15th ANZOPOB Conference 2026

Date and time: 19 November 2026, 9am – 20 November 2026, 5pm
Multi-day event

Share research, exchange ideas and connect with others in the industry at the 15th ANZOPOB Conference 2026 held on 19 and 20 November 2026.

In person

Location

Massey University, Sir Neil Waters (SNW) Building

Dairy Flat Highway (SH17), Albany, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand

Organised by

Michelle Lee, Stuart Carr, John Eatwell and Joel Majer

M.Lee2@massey.ac.nz

Join us for our conference on organisational psychology and organisational behaviour, hosted by the School of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University.

Whether you are presenting your work or attending to listen and learn, you will have the opportunity to explore emerging themes, discuss practical applications and build connections with others who share your interests.

The conference will take place over 2 days, beginning with a Practitioner Day designed for practitioners and those interested in applied organisational psychology and behaviour, followed by the main conference day, featuring presentations from researchers, students and practitioners across New Zealand.

Each day begins at 9 am with a warm welcome, networking and refreshments, and concludes around 5 pm.

Full catering is provided, including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

The conference will wrap up on Friday with a closing networking event featuring drinks and nibbles.

Practitioner Day (Day 1)

Practitioner Day is designed for practitioners and those interested in applied organisational psychology and behaviour. It will feature practical sessions, case studies, and workshops.

Run in collaboration with the Institute of Organisational Psychology, you will hear from consultants and applied psychologists about practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Institute of Organisational Psychology

Practitioner Day submission process

Practitioner Day submission process

We invite consultants and applied psychologists to share real-world case studies, interventions and insights that advance organisational practice in Aotearoa.

Presentation formats include:

  • 30 minute applied talk
  • 60 or 90 minute interactive workshop
  • 5 minute lightning talk

Submit your 250 word abstract

Submissions are open now and close at 11.59 pm on Friday 4 September 2026. All submission requirements are outlined on the first page of the form.

ANZOPOB Conference (Day 2)

We welcome academics, postgraduate students and practitioners working on topics related to organisational and work psychology, organisational behaviour and management.

This welcoming and inclusive event features a comprehensive programme of peer-reviewed, high-quality and innovative presentations that are both academically rigorous and engaging.

Call for papers

Call for papers

Call for papers and information on the abstract format

Submit your abstract

Submission deadline is 11.59pm on Friday 4 September 2026.

Submission and peer review process

  • You may author more than 1 submission (for example, if you are a supervisor to multiple students submitting on different papers), but you may only present once over the 2 days to ensure that we represent a diversity of presenters.
  • If you submit an abstract, you will also be expected to blind peer review 2 abstracts and provide timely and constructive feedback that can be sent to the submitting author(s).
  • Your own abstract will be peer-reviewed and reviewers’ constructive feedback will be returned to you.

Registration fees

Practitioner Day (Day 1)

Practitioner Day (Day 1)
  • Student member of Institute of Organisational Psychology (IOP): $0 (Free)
  • Member of Institute of Organisational Psychology (IOP): $110
  • General registration: $250

ANZOPOB Conference Day (Day 2)

ANZOPOB Conference Day (Day 2)
  • All participants: $110

Timeline

A final schedule of speakers and topics will be provided for delegates on arrival at the conference.

Activity Date
Registration open Wednesday 17 June 2026
Abstract submission open in easy chair Wednesday 17 June 2026
Final deadline for abstract submission Friday 4 September 2026
Abstracts sent out for review Monday 7 September 2026
Deadline for reviews to be returned Sunday 27 September 2026
Feedback and notification of abstract acceptance or rejection Friday 9 October 2026
Registration deadline for presenters Friday 6 November 2026
Registration deadline for non-presenters Friday 13 November 2026
Preliminary programme available Friday 13 November 2026

Venue and transport

Parking:

Parking is available on campus

View maps, transport and parking for Auckland campus

Public transport:

Albany bus station to Massey University Albany campus: Bus 83, 861, 917
Massey University Albany campus to Albany bus station: Bus 83, 861, 917, 986

Massey University, Sir Neil Waters Building, Dairy Flat Highway (SH17), Albany, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand

Contact details

For general conference questions, email Michelle Lee at M.Lee2@massey.ac.nz

For questions about submitting a paper or the review process, email Stuart Carr at S.C.Carr@massey.ac.nz.

ANZOPOB organising committee:

  • Michelle Lee - Massey University
  • Stuart Carr - Massey University
  • Minh Nguyen, Veronica Hopner, Anja Roemer, Shanika Koreshi, Megan Young -Massey University

Practitioner Day organising committee:

  • John Eatwell - Institute of Organisational Psychology
  • Joel Majer - Institute of Organisational Psychology