The First Promotional Meeting of the IPPA 2027 World Congress on Positive Psychology to Be Held in Istanbul with Our University’s Support Has Been Convened

Ibn Haldun University is taking part as a “Presenting Sponsor” in the World Congress on Positive Psychology, to be held by the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) on 7-10 July 2027 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti. Ahead of the congress, the first promotional meeting for the event was held in Istanbul, with Ibn Haldun University represented by members of its academic staff on 24 August 2026. The congress marks the first time the IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology convenes outside North America and Australia.

Held in Istanbul, a city that brings Europe and Asia together, the congress will unite researchers, academics and practitioners from across the world in the field of positive psychology and human development.

Ibn Haldun University Serves as “Presenting Sponsor”

Ibn Haldun University, one of the congress’ academic and institutional partners, is taking part as Presenting Sponsor in the event, which will be held under the theme “Where Cultures Meet, Humanity Flourishes”. The University’s role in this major international event reflects the importance it attaches to international academic collaboration in the social sciences and psychology. Through the congress, the aim is to contribute to a shared dialogue among diverse cultural and scientific perspectives on human development and well-being.

At the promotional meeting, Ibn Haldun University was represented by Vice Rector Prof. Özcan Erkan Akgün; Clinical Psychologist Mehmet Büyükçorak; Head of the Department of Psychology Assist. Prof. Ayşe Şafak; Head of the Clinical Psychology Division and Director of the Center for Islam and Psychology Assist. Prof. Taha Burak Toprak; and Founder and Director of the 3PM Positive Psychology Laboratory Dr. Mustafa Subaşı.

The meeting, also attended by Burkon Founder Hasan Eker and IPPA President Dr. Tayyab Rashid, addressed the scientific framework of the congress, its international participation targets and the organisational process in Istanbul.

Researchers from Around the World to Gather in Istanbul

The four-day congress will bring together academics, researchers and practitioners working in psychology, education, counseling, health and social sciences. The programme is planned to include scientific presentations, sessions, workshops and interdisciplinary academic activities. Ibn Haldun University, which places particular value on bringing different civilisations and traditions of thought together in its academic work, aims to use the congress to foster a shared dialogue, both in Türkiye and internationally, among diverse cultural and scientific perspectives on human flourishing, optimal functioning and well-being.

A First for IPPA Congresses

Moving beyond North America and Australia to Istanbul for the first time in the history of the IPPA World Congress is regarded as a significant step for Türkiye’s capacity to host international scientific events.

IPPA’s official congress website for up-to-date information on the congress:

https://ippaworldcongress.org