From 11 to 13 December 2026, Rome will host the EATA Research Conference 2026, dedicated to the theme “Toward Evidence-Based Transactional Analysis: Past, Present, Future.”
The conference will take place at the Pontifical Salesian University, in a city where history, culture and international exchange meet. This provides a meaningful setting for an event focused on one of the central questions for TA: how to strengthen the dialogue between research, theory, practice and training, while remaining grounded in its relational and humanistic foundations.
The conference is being developed through close collaboration between EATA and the Italian national TA associations. This shared organisational process reflects the spirit of the event itself: dialogue across differences, collaboration between institutions, and the creation of a common project that honours diversity.
The response to the Call for Contributions has been highly encouraging. More than 80 selected contributions from national and international presenters will shape a rich three-day programme of papers, workshops, presentations and spaces for dialogue.
Participants can expect a programme focused on the development of evidence-based Transactional Analysis across its fields of application. The conference offers opportunities to explore how research can support practice in clinical, educational, organisational and counselling contexts, and how practitioners and researchers can learn from one another in a spirit of openness and curiosity.
At the same time, the event is not only about research, but also about community. It will create space for international encounter, networking and connection, strengthening relationships and contributing to the future development of TA in Europe and beyond.
The title “Past, Present, Future” invites us to hold together the legacy of Transactional Analysis, the questions that challenge us today, and the responsibility of building a solid and creative future for the discipline.
The early registration phase has now closed with a very warm response. The regular registration phase is open until 9 September 2026, after which the final registration period will begin, subject to availability.
We warmly invite all colleagues to join us in Rome to participate, contribute and support the ongoing development of Transactional Analysis.
All information about participation options, both in person and online, is available at: www.eataconference2026.org
See you in Rome!
Conference Organising Committee
