IAYMH CONFERENCE 2026
The International Association for Youth Mental Health (IAYMH) are now seeking bids from destinations and venues for their Conference in November 2026.
A joint bid with a Convention Bureau/Venue and a local host organisation is preferred. The local host organisation should be very heavily involved in and be a leader in the local Youth Mental Health community.
The conference has previously been held as follows:
2010 – Melbourne, Australia
2013 – Brighton, UK
2015 – Montreal, Canada
2017 – Dublin, Ireland
2019 – Brisbane, Australia
2022 – Copenhagen, Denmark
The 2025 Conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada.
Bids will be assessed on the following key criteria:
1. Availability of a local host organisation to support the local Conference organisation process and to raise sponsorship to ensure value for money registration fees for delegates.
2. Financial support to ensure meaningful youth participation at the Conference.
3. Suitable venue that can meet the above criteria, costs are a considerable factor, please provide indicative costs for Venue Hire, Audio Visual services and Catering.
4. Sustainability initiatives at the venue and in the destination are also important.
5. Excellent access for delegates and availability of value for money accommodation.
6. Availability of financial support from the destination/convention bureau.
7. Provision of support for a legacy programme in the local destination.
Detailed bids highlighting the above are sought by Friday 14th February 2025 and should be sent to our Core PCO on email: ronan.flood@advantagegroup.ie
The IAYMH Executive reserves the right to shortlist destinations and a site inspection or clarification process may be required before a final decision is reached.
Please click here to download further information regarding the bid process.
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