15 January 2027: HAPPY B-DAY PSICOSTAT!

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September 15, 2026

Join us for the Psicostat Annual Meeting: Psychology and Statistics, a special event celebrating eleven years of Psicostat!

The meeting brings together researchers, scholars, and students interested in the intersection of psychology, statistics, and research methodology. It offers an opportunity to share ideas, discuss research, and strengthen collaborations within and beyond the Psicostat community.

The event will feature invited talks, early-career research presentations, and opportunities for informal discussion and networking.

Participation is free of charge.

Date and Venue

  • Date: Friday, 15 January 2027
  • Time: 13:30–20:00
  • Venue: Sala Convegni, Palazzo Fedrigotti
  • Location: Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto (TN), Italy

Programme

Time Session
13:30–13:45 Welcome and greetings from the Psicostat founders
13:45–15:30 Keynote talks
15:30–16:00 Coffee break
16:00–18:00 Early-Career Mini Talks
18:00–20:00 Complimentary aperitif and Psicostat Award

Keynote Talks

Daniël Lakens
Psicostat Honorary Member, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

“Surprise talk”

Ambra Perugini
Psicostat Core Team, University of Padua

“FAIRness in practice: From data to research software”

Chiara Valzolgher
Psicostat Member, University of Trento

“Asking for statistical help without being afraid: A story of collaboration that ended well”

Early-Career Mini Talks

Mini talks, big ideas — and only one winner!

The afternoon will feature a session dedicated to early-career researchers, providing an opportunity to present their work, exchange ideas, and engage with the Psicostat community.

The session will conclude with the Psicostat Award, celebrating an outstanding contribution.

Call for Abstracts

We invite early-career researchers to submit an abstract for consideration for the Early-Career Mini Talks session.

We welcome contributions at the intersection of psychology, statistics, and research methodology, with particular interest in research promoting transparency, reproducibility, and Open Science.

Contributions addressing the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) for data and research outputs are especially encouraged.

Important Dates

  • 19 November 2026: Abstract submission deadline
  • 3 December 2026: Notification of acceptance
  • 15 January 2027: Psicostat Annual Meeting

Join Us in Rovereto!

Whether you are a long-standing member of Psicostat, an early-career researcher, or simply interested in psychology, statistics, and open research practices, we look forward to welcoming you.

Come celebrate eleven years of collaboration, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of the Psicostat community!

Participation is free, and the event includes a complimentary aperitif.