Digital Psychology and Education Conference 2027 (DPEC 2027)
17-20 June 2027 | Shenzhen, China
Advancing Human Society in an AI-Powered World
We look forward to welcoming you to the first edition of the Digital Psychology and Education Conference 2027 (DPEC 2027) held under the theme Advancing Human Society in an AI-Powered World, which will take place in Shenzhen, China from 17-20 June 2027.
Sponsored jointly by the journals Computers in Human Behavioropens in new tab/window and Computers & Educationopens in new tab/window, this conference will bring together academics and practitioners working at the interface of humans and technology, with a particular focus on the application of AI tools in psychology and educational settings.
Large language models, agentic AI, and intelligent interactive systems are redefining how we encounter, engage with, and make meaning from information — fundamentally transforming the cognitive, emotional, and social processes at the heart of both education and psychology. Therefore, researchers and practitioners must ask: "What is the future of education and our role as humans when the systems we interact with no longer simply present information, but reason alongside us, adapt to us, and co-construct understanding with us?".
Answering this question is the critical first step in understanding how we can live with, manage, and harness the power of AI for the benefit of humanity. Defining how it can support and enhance education and overall human wellbeing.
This first edition of DPEC offers a platform for critical dialogue across disciplines, sectors, and continents. With strong participation from Elsevier’s leading journals in computer interaction studies, DPEC 2027 will feature a rich program including:
Keynote addresses by internationally recognized scholars and thought leaders from Psychology and Education backgrounds
Academic sessions showcasing cutting-edge theoretical and empirical research
Interactive “Meet the Editor” sessions and “How to Get Published” panels which will support both early-career and established researchers in navigating the scholarly publication landscape
With these initiatives, DPEC 2027 aims to foster dialogue, collaboration, and visibility across disciplines and regions, making it a vibrant gathering at the intersection of education, digital psychology, and societal transformation.
Conference topics
Submit your oral and poster abstracts on the topics below using the online abstract submission system.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 8 January 2027
1. Human–AI Collaboration, Cognition, and Agency
AI as a cognitive collaborator and thinking partner
Human reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making
Trust, reliance, and calibration
Autonomy, agency, identity, and selfhood
Critical thinking in AI-mediated environments
2. AI in Education and Psychological Practice
Intelligent tutoring and personalized learning
AI-supported teaching, counselling, and psychological care
Changing roles of teachers and therapists
Human expertise, judgment, and relationships
AI literacy and readiness among educators and practitioners
3. Embodied, Social, and Agentic AI
Social robots and embodied AI agents as working partners
Agentic and autonomous AI systems
Human–AI companionship and relationships
Applications in learning, caregiving, and social support
"Living in the uncanny valley" - Psychological responses to human-like AI
4. Digital Wellbeing, Relationships, and Society
Screen time, attention, and mental wellbeing
Digital flourishing and psychological resilience
"The social Life of technology" - Connection, loneliness, and online communities
AI-mediated communication and social development
Persuasive technologies and behavioral change
5. Personalization, Equity, and Responsible AI
Adaptive and personalized systems
Algorithmic bias and fairness
Digital divide and unequal access
Inclusion and accessibility
Ethics, accountability, and responsible design
6. Data, Measurement, and Research Methods
Learning analytics and behavioral data
Digital assessment and psychological measurement
AI-enabled research methods
Validity, transparency, and reproducibility
Privacy and ethical use of human data
Conference deadlines
Abstract submission deadline – 8 January 2027
Author notification deadline – 5 March 2027
Author registration deadline – 19 March 2027
Early bird deadline – 19 March 2027
Organizers
This conference is organized by Elsevier
Co-organizers
Supporting publications
Computers in Human Behavior
CiteScore 22.6
Impact Factor 12.2
Computers in Human Behavior Reportsopens in new tab/window
Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humansopens in new tab/window
Computers and Education Openopens in new tab/window
Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligenceopens in new tab/window
Computers and Education: X Realityopens in new tab/window
Acta Psychologicaopens in new tab/window
Acta Psychologica Reportsopens in new tab/window
Special Issue
Special issues will be published in the conference supporting journals:
Computers in Human Behavior Reportsopens in new tab/window
Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award
This award is being given to the best oral presentation given at the conference. The oral presentation will be evaluated based on presentation style, research quality, and layout/design. This is a unique opportunity to combine visual and oral explanations of your projects.
Best Poster Presentation Award
This award is being given to the best poster presented at the conference. It rewards a combination of excellent research, innovation, and presentation. This is a unique opportunity to combine visual and oral explanations of your projects.