2024 SPA Convention & Workshops
Registration for this Convention is not yet open.
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego, CA
March 13 - 17, 2024
Workshop Proposals | Program Reviewers | Program Proposals | Pricing | Hotel Reservations | Program Committee
The SPA Annual Convention for personality researchers and practitioners alike is a must-attend event. Stay updated with cutting-edge research, network with experts, enhance professional development, gain diverse perspectives, earn continuing education credits, and be part of an inspiring community. Join us and elevate your knowledge of personality assessment.
Workshop Proposals
*Workshops will NOT be made available virtually.*
We are seeking engaging and insightful workshops to enrich the attendee experience for the 2024 SPA Convention in San Diego, CA. We encourage you to submit your proposal to share your expertise and contribute to the learning and growth of our SPA community. We welcome proposals that are diverse in perspectives, responsive to emerging trends and the evolving challenges of psychologists and clinicians utilizing and researching assessment.
Workshop Information COMING SOON!
Become a Program Reviewer
We need your content expertise to review proposals that will be associated with our 2024 SPA Convention. This review process helps ensure the quality of our programming. Attendance at the convention is NOT required to volunteer as a reviewer.
Please review the following timeline to ensure you will have the capacity to serve in this role prior to submitting the form.
- September 25: Deadline for Application
- October 9: Programs Assigned to Reviewers Selected
- October 25: Deadline for Program Reviews to be Submitted
Deadline is September 25, 2023
Call for Programs & Papers
This is your chance to present your research and innovative approaches in psychological and personality assessment. Share your insights with our diverse community by submitting your proposals for programs and papers. There are no strict guidelines or requirements - we welcome fresh perspectives and creative formats!
Types of Programs:
- Case Discussions
- Roundtable Discussions
- Symposium*
- Individual Papers
- Posters
*If you need help identifying an expert in the field to talk about the important implications of your symposium for the next generation of psychologists and the future of assessment, the Education & Training Interest Group has several leading personality assessment experts who would love to serve as a discussant for your symposium. Please email the co-chairs, Dr. Scott L. Schwartz and Dr. Adam P. Natoli to be connected with an expert in the field willing to be a discussant for your symposium.
Deadline is October 3, 2023
Pricing
Registration is NOT open at this time. Scholarships will open in a few weeks. Click here for additional information on scholarships for the 2024 SPA Convention.
In-Person Tickets
| Member Type | Early Registration Rate | Regular Registration Rate | Late Registration Rate | One Day Rate |
| Student | $99 | $124 | $164 | $74 |
| Early-Career | $209 | $249 | $299 | $149 |
| Member/Fellow/Associate | $339 | $389 | $459 | $249 |
| Non-Member Student | $149 | $174 | $214 | $124 |
| Non-Member Early-Career | $289 | $329 | $379 | $229 |
| Non-Member | $479 | $529 | $599 | $389 |
Virtual Tickets
| Member Type | Early Registration Rate | Regular Registration Rate | Late Registration Rate |
| Student | $79 | $104 | $144 |
| Early-Career | $179 | $219 | $269 |
| Member/Fellow/Associate | $289 | $339 | $409 |
| Non-Member Student | $129 | $154 | $194 |
| Non-Member Early-Career | $259 | $299 | $349 |
| Non-Member | $429 | $479 | $549 |
Half-Day Workshop Tickets
| Member Type | Early Registration Rate | Regular Registration Rate | Late Registration Rate |
| Student | $74 | $99 | $139 |
| Early-Career | $139 | $179 | $229 |
| Member/Fellow/Associate | $189 | $239 | $309 |
| Non-Member Student | $104 | $129 | $169 |
| Non-Member Early-Career | $194 | $234 | $284 |
| Non-Member | $259 | $309 | $379 |
Full-Day Workshop Tickets
| Member Type | Early Registration Rate | Regular Registration Rate | Late Registration Rate |
| Student | $139 | $164 | $204 |
| Early-Career | $199 | $239 | $289 |
| Member/Fellow/Associate | $249 | $299 | $369 |
| Non-Member Student | $169 | $194 | $234 |
| Non-Member Early-Career | $254 | $294 | $344 |
| Non-Member | $324 | $374 | $444 |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted for the Annual Convention and/or workshop, less a $75 administrative fee, until February 14, 2024. After this date NO REFUNDS will be granted.
Hotel Reservations
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
910 Broadway Circle
San Diego, CA 92101
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter consistently ranks among the city’s top 10 hotels on TripAdvisor. Recharge and explore downtown San Diego, CA, from our pet-friendly, centrally located hotel. Relax year-round in the San Diego sun with hotel amenities designed to support your well-being. Make a splash in our rooftop pool or take a ride by the bay on our hotel bikes. Elevate your fitness routine with the Peloton bikes and TRX machines in the fitness studio. Grab a cup of coffee to go from Ingredients Café and stroll to nearby attractions, including the Gaslamp District and the picturesque San Diego waterfront. Plan your ideal stay in San Diego, CA, with a reservation at The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.
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The Society for Personality Assessment (SPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Society for Personality Assessment is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0218.
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