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Online Registration Closing 8 July 2025 - Midnight (AEST)

The countdown is on – there are just 2 weeks left to register for CyPsy28, the 28th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy and Social Networking Conference, taking place 15–17 July 2025 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

If you work in cyberpsychology, cybersecurity, online behaviour, digital wellbeing, or cybercrime prevention, this is the global event you cannot afford to miss.


Don’t delay – the online registration portal must close on Tuesday, 8 Jul 2025.

Australian Psychological Society (APS) Accredited Workshop

The following workshop has been approved by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for three (3) CPD hours. This provides a valuable opportunity for psychologists and allied professionals to enhance their skills and meet annual CPD requirements.

Hands-on training for the application of virtual reality (VR) in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders


Presenters: Dr. Stéphane Bouchard (Ph.D.) and Dr. Ana Beato (Ph.D.) 

Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Cost: $395 AUD (includes GST)


Target Audience: Psychologists and Allied Health Practitioners

CPD: APS Accredited for 3-hours


Overview:

This hands-on workshop delves into the application of Virtual Reality (VR) as an innovative tool in the treatment of anxiety disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Participants will explore the integration of VR into Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), focusing on practical demonstrations and clinical applications.


Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the clinical rationale for incorporating VR into CBT for anxiety-related disorders.
  • Gain practical experience with VR scenarios addressing OCD, social anxiety, and selective mutism.
  • Learn to differentiate between effective and counterproductive therapeutic strategies when using VR.
  • Discuss the significance of the sense of presence in VR therapy and manage potential side effects like cybersickness.


Conference Registration Fees

Please review the full package details via the conference website CyPsy28.com for package inclusions.


FULL CONFERENCE registration packages include attendance to plenary and concurrent session on the afternoon of Tuesday, 15 July and full day attendance on Wednesday, 16 and Thursday, 17 July 2025 (2.5 days) and includes access to catering during conference hours. The full conference registration is inclusive of the Welcome Reception social function (while seats last). Select packages are inclusive of the Conference Dinner. This package DOES NOT include the Pre-Conference Workshop to be held on the morning of Tuesday, 15th July 2025. The Pre-Conference Workshop is an additional cost.


SINGLE-DAY registration includes attendance to one day of the conference on either Wednesday, 16 or Thursday, 17 July 2025 and includes access to catering during conference hours. This package does not include any tickets to the social functions or pre-conference workshops.


*All rates are provided in Australian Dollars and inclusive of GST.

Conference Registration Type

Standard Rates

Full Conference Including Welcome Reception

$985.00

Full Conference Including Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner

$1,165.00

Student Full Conference Including Welcome Reception

$625.00

Wednesday OR Thursday Day Delegate

$660.00

Student Wednesday OR Thursday Day Delegate

$460.00

WORKSHOPS will be held on Tuesday, 15th July 2025.

Workshops

Flat Rate

Pre-Conference Half-day Morning Workshop - Hands-on Training for the Application of Virtual Reality (VR) in the Treatment of Anxiety and Related Disorders

$395.00 CPD Accredited Workshop

Afternoon 1.5hr Workshop - Advancing Cyber+Human Research

Free of Charge - This workshop to be held concurrently within the afternoon conference program. You must be registered for the Conference Proper to attend.

 

Social Functions

Fee ($AUD and includes GST)

2025 Welcome Reception Ticket

$100.00

2025 Gala Dinner Ticket

$180.00

Become a CyPsy28 Partner

Exhibition Booth Available at only $2,500

Unlock unparalleled opportunities by sponsoring CyPsy28. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll gain exclusive access to a highly engaged audience of policymakers, academics, digital health pioneers, and cybersecurity leaders, positioning your business as a key player in shaping the future of technology and society. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your solutions, expand your network, and leave a lasting impact on an influential global community.

Convenors

Dr. David Lacey 

PhD, MA, B.Bus

Conference Co-Chair & Organiser

Managing Director

IDCARE

Australia

Professor Brenda K. Wiederhold 

PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN

Conference Co-Chair & Organiser

Interactive Media Institute

Virtual Reality Medical Center

San Diego, California, USA

Professor Andrew J. Campbell 

PhD, MappSc, BA, SFHEA, MAPS

Conference Co-Chair & Organiser

Chair of the Cyberpsychology Research Group - The University of Sydney

Australia

 

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