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Eingangshalle des Hauptgebäudes der Universität Wien

Arkadenhof der Universität Wien mit BesucherInnen

A Warm Welcome to the DGPs/ÖGP Congress 2024 in Vienna!

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are delighted to welcome you to the joint DGPs/ÖGP Congress 2024 in Vienna! We are excited to host this academic event and connect with you, our fellow psychological scientists. In 2024, the congress focuses on the important relationships between humans and their environment, including their social environment and the media.

Vienna has a rich history in academic psychology. Famous psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, Charlotte Bühler, Franz Brentano, and Marie Jahoda called it their home. The congress will take place in the beautiful building of the University of Vienna, located directly in the heart of the city. The traditional main building, built in the late 19th Century under the architect Heinrich Ferstel, provides a perfect backdrop for our event.

The congress proper will kick off on Monday, September 16th, 2024, but workshops will already start on Sunday, September 15th, 2024.

Below, you find the most important dates regarding submissions, registration, etc. For the sake of simplicity, we have kept the website largely in English to provide easy access to information for our foreign guests as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, but make sure you read the FAQs first!

See you in Vienna!

Yours sincerely,

The organizers of the conference

News

Childcare at the DGPs / ÖGP Congress 2024

Dear Colleagues,

From Monday, September 16th, 2024, to Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (but not on the day of the pre-conference workshops), the DGPs/ÖGP Congress will offer a limited number of childcare time slots that are provided by Flying Nanny, the mobile childcare programme of the Children's Office of the University of Vienna.

During these days, you will have the opportunity to access this programme for a small nominal fee of 10 EUR per half-day slot. Slots are limited, meaning that earlier registrations will be prioritised.
Morning slots are: 8.30-12:30 hAfternoon slots are: 12:30-16:00 h

Please indicate your registration request in the form provided when registering for the conference. Separate requests by e-mail or similar cannot be considered. Please note that your booking enquiry does not constitute a confirmation on our part. We will inform you about the allocation of places at a later date.

Kind regards,

The organizers

Social Events at the DGPs / ÖGP 2024

We are thrilled to share the two main social events at this year’s DGPs/ÖGP Congress, offering unique opportunities for scientific networking and fun.

Congress Reception at Townhall (Rathaus Wien) - Date: Tue, September 17, 2024 Time: 19:30 - 00:00

Kick off the congress at the iconic Rathaus Wien with an evening dedicated to networking and exchanging ideas with fellow psychologists. Celebrate 120 years of DGPs and Hogrefe’s 75th anniversary with us. The aperitif is sponsored by the Hogrefe Group on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Entry includes live music, vegan and vegetarian food (buffet). Please note that this is a standing reception with only a few possibilities to sit.

Enjoy a selection of exclusive dishes crafted for all dietary preferences:

Appetizers:

Orange mizuna salad with Alpine cheese and lavender (vegetarian)
Red lentil salad with orange dressing and fried apple bits (vegan)
Bulgur salad with scallions, lime, and orange (vegan)

Main Courses:

Small cakes of peas and sumac with savoy cabbage (vegetarian)
Sweet potatoes filled with wild mushrooms and pumpkin puree (vegan)
Sesame-coated falafel balls on braised tricolor tomatoes (vegan)

Desserts:

Nougat dumplings with röster of the season (vegetarian)
Rice pudding from almond drink with apple bits (vegan)
Sugar-iced carrot-nut tart (vegetarian)

Please note that tickets for the congress dinner at the Rathaus are limited to 500 attendees. Secure your spot early at registration to enjoy this exceptional dining and networking experience.

Conference Party at Volksgarten - Date: Tue, September 17, 2024 Time: 22:00 - 03:00

Continue the night at the beautiful Volksgarten, the most visited club in Vienna, for our 'Meet a Psychologist' party. Celebrate 120 years of DGPs and Hogrefe's 75th anniversary with us. This event promises an atmosphere where you can unwind, dance, and connect with colleagues in a casual setting. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and sparkling wine are included (until 1 AM) in the party ticket. Secure your ticket - with a 10 EUR reduction kindly sponsored by the Hogrefe Group - at registration for the party! We look forward to seeing you there.

Travel Award

Prepare to be rewarded for your extraordinary train journey! Two coveted prizes await participants at our conference who've undertaken the longest train travels to join us: one for the lengthiest daytime
voyage and another for the most memorable nighttime excursion. Here's the catch: it's not about the distance covered in kilometers; it's about the remarkable time spent on the train.

Each of our two winners will be treated to a memorable surprise gift and a complimentary ticket to our exclusive congress party—a night of celebration and networking you won't want to miss!
Considering joining us? Picture yourself boarding the overnight train to Vienna on either September 13th or 14th, 2024. However, please note that some pre-conference workshops start at 9 a.m. on Sunday,
September 15th, 2024.

Ready to participate? Simply email your train ticket attached to Sarah Stapel (sarah.stapel@uni-greifswald.de) between May 1st and September 8th for your chance to win. Let's celebrate your passion for adventure, dedication to our event, and commitment to climate-friendly travel together!

In case of equal travel times, the decision shall be taken by drawing a lot. The legal recourse to the courts is not permitted.

Hotel Reservations / Congress Code for Flights

Febuary 29th, 2024

Hotel Reservations

The organisers of the conference have pre-selected hotels for the benefit of its participants. These rooms will be allocated to participants free of any processing fee until 14 August 2024.

Please use the online hotel booking form at: univie.eventsair.com/dgps-2024/hoteldgps2024

If you would like to stay longer, please feel free to contact us (congress@univie.ac.at).

Cancellation policies are at the discretion of each hotel. At most hotels, cancelling free of charge is possible until 14 days before your arrival. Cancellations have to be communicated via e-mail: congress@univie.ac.at.

Important information for booking a hotel: Your hotel room reservation must be guaranteed with a valid credit card.

Congress Discount for Train Tickets

November 19th, 2023

Through a cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), we are able to offer train tickets to congress participants at a discount rate.

Click on the link below and enter the TAN code there. You will then be able to register as a new customer using your e-mail address and book your journey to the 53rd DGPS Congress/15th ÖGP Conference in a relaxed manner. Please note that each person has to create a new ÖBB account specifically for this congress. It is not possible to use an existing ÖBB account as each e-mail address can only be used once in the ÖBB booking system.

Registering entitles you to a 22% congress discount on the ÖBB standard fare, 10% off the international standard fare, and a special price for the ÖBB Nightjet when making your booking. Your customer account for the congress will be automatically deleted after the event and therefore after your return journey.

Link for booking.

TAN: H3L3LS

Aufruf für Studierende zur Mitarbeit/Call for Student Workers

September 6th, 2023

Wir suchen mindestens 30 Mitarbeiter*innen für den Kongress der Deutschen und Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGPS/ ÖGP) vom 14. bis 19. September 2024 (Preconference-Workshops am 14. und 15.09., Kongress 16.09. bis 19.09.2024).

Der Aufruf richtet sich, aufgrund der Thematik des Kongresses und der Möglichkeit, die Mitarbeit im Rahmen eines Orientierungspraktikums anrechnen zu lassen, in erster Linie an Psychologiestudierende. Bewerbungen Interessierter anderer Fachrichtungen werden jedoch ebenfalls berücksichtigt.

Genauere Informationen zu Anforderungen und Entlohnung entnehmen Sie bitte dem ofiziellen Aufruf.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Berwerbung!

The Theme of This Year's Conference

August 23rd, 2023

Our relationships to each other and the planet are on the line. They are subject to man-made change, with an impact far beyond the present day and human control. In the past decades, few topics have had an impact on science and society comparable to that of climate change and social media.

The motto of the DGPs 2024 - Humans | Environment | Media (German "Menschen | Mitwelt | Medien"), therefore, focuses the important connections between humans and their social and physical environment, including the digital or social media. In 2024, the DGPs congress devotes several key note lectures and numerous talks and symposia to these important topics. Sabine Pahl (Vienna, AUT, Homepage) and Vera Araujo Soares (Heidelberg, Germany, Homepage) will give key note lectures on Environmental Psychology, and Amy Orben (Cambridge, UK, Homepage) and Kelly Babchishin (Carleton, CA, Homepage) give key note lectures on the Psychology of Social Media.

Digital Participation

June 19th, 2023

If your physical participation at the DGPs congress in Vienna is not possible and you want to attend digitally, you can register in advance (before June 30th, 2024) for a digital presentation/participation. Registration for digital participation is not possible after June 30th, 2024!

Submissions, Registration, and Fees

March 17th, 2023

We kindly inform you abstract submission for all formats will be possible from October 1st, 2023, until January 20th, 2024. Please read the relevant requirements before submitting here. Please note that you must register separately for the conference. In general, the first author has to register before June 30th, 2024, as otherwise submissions cannot be considered for the final programme.

Registration for the conference will open in April 2024, with early bird registration closing on June 30th, 2024. For those who are unable to register by the early bird deadline, on-site registration will be available at a higher fee.

You can take a look at the registration fees here, and at all relevant dates and deadlines here. We will also incorporate various social events into the program. Kindly stay tuned for additional information and details on associated fees for these events.

Our aim is to organise the event according to the criteria of the Austrian Eco-label for Green Meetings. Therefore, we kindly ask you to travel to Vienna by train rather than by plane, and to use public transportation instead of taxis during your stay, if possible. We provided you with the necessary information for a safe and uncomplicated journey to Vienna, including information about your arrival as well as mobility options in the city.

We appreciate your understanding and support in promoting environmentally-friendly mobility.