A Call for Proposals

We warmly invite you to contribute to shaping the conference, whether you are within the Gestalt community or from the wider professional field

We welcome proposals that explore Gestalt theory and practice. All workshops will be translated, either into English, or Chinese.

Proposal Formats

All workshop slots are 2 hours. You may submit your ideas in the following formats:

  1. Research-oriented presentations (completed projects, proposed projects, methodology, theory of science)
  2. Theoretically-oriented presentations (conceptions of field theory in Gestalt therapy, what makes Gestalt a relational model, philosophical assimilations in Gestalt therapy, spiritual assimilations in Gestalt therapy)
  3. Examples of work (working with traumatized people in Gestalt therapy, working with children, working with couples, working with older people, working with personality disordered people, working with religious people, etc.)
  4. Workshop (experiential, participative, reflective, interactional)
  5. Open communication session (identify a theme, structure participation in exploring it, provide discussion materials)

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Please include a short description of your proposal, with the following:

  1. Title
  2. Abstract
  3. Learning and/or Experiential Outcomes
  4. Theoretical or Conceptual Basis
  5. Target Audience
  6. Your Connection to the Topic

Also include:

  1. Technical needs (e.g. projector, internet, screen, microphone)
  2. Preferred room layout
  3. A short personal bio (as it will appear in the program)
  4. A high resolution photo of yourself

Review Process

All submissions will go through a blind peer review process, and reviewers may request revisions directly from authors. Proposlas will be processed on a rolling basis. Expect a response within 6 weeks.

Important Dates

  • 5 April 2026 • Deadline for submission of proposals (early submissions are welcome and encouraged)

  • 25 May 2026 • Last date of notification of acceptance of proposals

  • 1 – 3 June 2026 • Registration deadline for accepted presenters

  • 5 June 2026 • Registration opens for all participants (Early bird registration will be available until 31 December 2026)

Important: All presenters must be registered by the final acceptance date. Proposals without registered presenters may be withdrawn from the program.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and co-creating a meaningful, vibrant, and engaging 2027 China Gestalt Conference

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