The early career mental health conference that advances your practice and your career

Psych Congress Elevate is the annual meeting designed for early career and forward thinking mental health clinicians who want to build confidence, expand their clinical skill set, and accelerate their professional path. Now in its 10th year, Elevate brings together psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician associates, and other mental health providers who are committed to delivering evidence based, patient centered care.

Across four immersive days, you will gain practical psychopharmacology updates, strategies for complex cases, and insights into emerging treatments that are reshaping the behavioral health landscape. Sessions are designed to translate rapidly evolving science into real world application so you can make informed decisions in fast moving clinical environments. Topics include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, schizophrenia, career building, digital therapeutics, telehealth, AI, and so much more.

What sets Elevate apart is its emphasis on career development, mentorship, and community. Faculty and program chairs are nationally recognized leaders who are deeply invested in supporting the next generation of clinicians. You will have opportunities for one-on-one conversations with renowned experts, case based discussions, and structured networking that help you build a professional network that lasts beyond the meeting.

With its supportive environment, rigorous CME and CE programming, and future focused curriculum, Psych Congress Elevate has become a trusted destination for clinicians seeking more than a traditional conference. Join us in Las Vegas and take the next step in your career while helping elevate the future of mental health treatment.

NEW! Introducing the Private Practice Summit Preconference

New for 2026, we're thrilled to introduce the Private Practice Summit Preconference, a full-day learning experience for clinicians ready to launch, grow, or optimize their private practice. From strategic planning and financial essentials to technology, compliance, and marketing, this intensive program will give you the blueprint and mentorship to create a thriving and resilient practice. Your clinical expertise is your foundation. Now build the business to match.

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What to Expect

This transformative experience delivers more than education - it equips you with the tools, insights, and confidence to become a more effective, forward-thinking clinician. Leave Elevate not just informed, but empowered - ready to lead change, elevate your practice, and shape the future of mental health care with purpose and impact.

30+

Psychopharmacology-Focused and Forward-Thinking Sessions
15+

New & Emerging Speakers
40+

Faculty Members Who Challenge Convention
1000+

Inspired Thinkers

Meet the 2026 Co-Chairs

Connect with trailblazing faculty who push boundaries, spark fresh perspectives, and stand beside you as you build your career—or take it to bold new heights. Their guidance doesn’t just inform—it transforms.

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Who Should Attend?

Elevate is designed and accredited for all members of the mental health team, specifically those earlier in their clinical careers who looking to take on new opportunities, challenges, and leading roles in the field, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants/associates, psychologists, primary care physicians, social workers, students, residents, fellows, and other mental health professionals.

Julie Carbray and Kristian Dambrino presenting at a previous Elevate

Join the Psych Congress Family

Get ready for an unforgettable in-person experience featuring world-class faculty, powerhouse keynotes, and a dynamic multi-track agenda packed with cutting-edge, practical sessions. Discover countless opportunities to connect—with visionary thought leaders, inspiring mentors, and a vibrant community of peers as passionate and driven as you are.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, grow your network, or redefine your career trajectory, Elevate 2026 is where it all happens. Celebrate a decade of progress. Be part of the future. Experience it all—only at Psych Congress Elevate.

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Learn More About the 2026 Scholarship Program

Each year, Psych Congress Elevate offers a limited number of scholarships to students, residents, and fellows in mental health care who are eager to take on new challenges in diagnosis and treatment and be at the forefront of their field. The application for the 2026 Scholarship Program will open in early 2026. Applicants will be notified of their selection in mid March 2026.

Hear from New and Emerging Voices

We're excited to welcome back our new and emerging speakers program, where you'll learn not only from the leaders of Psych Congress but also from like-minded peers. New and emerging voices will take the stage and co-present with the faculty you know and love. This unique experience will empower the next generation of mental health practitioners to educate their peers by partnering with experienced faculty to develop and present CME sessions.

Showcase Your Work & Contribute to This Year's Learning Experience!

Call for Posters Will Open in January 2026

Poster presentations convey innovative, clinically relevant information that enhances the professional skills of mental health clinicians. The Poster Sessions provide presenting authors a forum in which they can showcase their work and interact with conference attendees. We are seeking poster submissions in the following areas:

Research Reports
Research in Progress
Case Reports
Repeat Presentations

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Attendees having fun at the Elevate networking event

Experience the Fun & Entertainment On-Site

As a 2026 attendee, you will gain access to exclusive deals, experiences, events, and FUN, all while being in Las Vegas with us. Don't miss out on the full Elevate Experience! More information on the on-site offerings for the 2026 event coming soon!

Attending Elevate was an exceptional experience that exceeded all my expectations. The conference brought together some of the brightest minds in the field of psychiatry, offering a wealth of knowledge and innovative perspectives. The keynote speakers were not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply passionate, making their presentations both informative and inspiring. Overall, it was a transformative experience. It not only expanded my knowledge and skills but also reignited my passion for the field. I highly recommend this congress to anyone involved in mental health – it is an investment in your professional development that will pay dividends for years to come."
Yves-Smith Benjamin
MD-MPH, Physician Resident
This was my third Elevate conference and I participated in far more events than I had in other conferences. I attend so that I can stay in the loop of new treatments, inventions, and technology. As an owner of a private practice I do not have a lot of time to see pharmaceuticals reps in my area or attend dinner programs; however, having access to all of this in one area for several days while earning CEUs, networking, and learning is a great way to spend a workcation."
Jemima Liverman
DNP, FNP-C,. PMHNP-BC
Elevate was an amazing opportunity! It's much more than a conference — it's a dynamic community with a shared passion to enhance mental health and well-being and improve quality of life, holistically and multidimensionally. The faculty are brilliant, supportive, and fun! The interactive workshops, motivational speakers, karaoke, and enriching conversations amongst newly formed friendships added color and class to our professional and personal identities. We learned, played, shared in-depth knowledge, and left with a greater sense of connectedness and motivation to level up. I feel empowered and more confident... and I appreciate the authenticity, camaraderie, and challenge to evolve and to elevate."
Stephanie Kress
PMHNP-BC, LCSW, RYT-200