International Reversal Theory Conferences are held every two years.
Upcoming:
2026 Reversal Theory Conference IN-PERSON
July 20-22, 2026 (Monday – Wednesday)
Trinity Hall, Cambridge University, England
The 2026 Reversal Theory Conference will be held IN-PERSON 20-22 July 2026 (Monday – Wednesday) at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University, England.
Call for Abstracts: It is the 50th year of Reversal Theory, so we particularly welcome submissions that review the impact of RT past, present, and future. Papers can report empirical studies completed, in the course of being analyzed or being planned.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.
Submittal Address: reversaltheory@latech.edu
Formats:
- Presentation: 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion.
- Symposium: Multiple presentations around a common theme (75-90 minutes)
- Keynote Speaker: Keynote presentations typically address major trends, emerging challenges, transformative ideas, or future directions in the theory. Nominations for keynote speakers from within the RT community and outside are encouraged.
- NEW for 2026 – Master Class: 1-hour hands-on discussion of a research technique, application, or topic.
- NEW for 2026 – Poster: Informal, interactive session to showcase work at any stage of completion.
Past Conferences:
International, Interactive Discussion Group
ONLINE, October 2025
The Reversal Theory Society held an international interactive discussion group in October 2025. Contact: drjaylee@mac.com.
22nd – July 3-5, 2024 – University of Caen, Normandie (France)
Theme: “Challenging the myth of consistency”
International, Interactive Discussion Group: 2023
The Reversal Theory Society held an international interactive discussion group in July/September 2023. Contact: drjaylee@mac.com.
21st – June 27-29, 2022 – Virtual
Focus: Flexibility, Emotion Regulation, the Change Process, and Reversal Theory
20th – June 29 – July 1, 2021 – Virtual
19th – 10-12 July 2019 – Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
18th – 12-14 July 2017 – Swansea University, Wales, United Kingdom
17th – 29 June – 3 July 2015 – Niagara College, Ontario, Canada
16th – 16-19 July 2013 – Reims, France
15th – 5-8 July 2011 – Alexandria, Virginia, USA
14th – 8-11 July 2009 – New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
13th – 1-5 July 2007 – Gregynog, Wales, UK
12th – 4-7 July 2005 – Winnipeg, Canada
11th – 7-11 July 2003 – York St. John College – York, England
10th – 2001 – Hobart, Tasmania (Australia)
9th – 1999 – Windsor, Canada
8th – 1997 – East London – England
7th – 1995 – Melbourne, Australia
Older Conferences
Photos from previous conferences
6th – 1993 – University of Bergen – Ullensvang, Norway
5th – 1991 – Midwest Research Institute – Kansas, US (Conference Photo)
4th – 1989 – Athabasca University – Alberta, Canada
3rd – 1987 – Nijenrode Campus, Netherlands School of Business (Conference Photo)
2nd – 1985 – York University – Toronto, Canada (Conference Photo)
1st – 1983 – Gregynog Hall in Wales