2026 HAP Conference: EMDR in a Changing World, Balancing Standards and Innovation

Dates: October 1-3, 2026
Two Day Pre-Conference Training September 30 – October 1, 2026

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5505 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418

In-Person | Anticipated 250 Attendees | 2 Full Days of Sessions | Dinner and Dance

Are you eager to engage with the global EMDR community in a collaborative setting to advance the mission of worldwide healing? Look no further than the 2026 HAP Conference, presented by Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs.

The HAP Conference is designed to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and personal connections. Attendees will have the chance to engage directly with presenters, exhibitors, and like-minded professionals. This interactive environment fosters valuable discussions, idea exchange, and the cultivation of enduring professional relationships to propel your career forward and shape the future of EMDR collectively.

Open Call for Poster Presentations

Poster presentations offer a dynamic, visual way to share your research, clinical insights, or programmatic work with colleagues across the EMDR community. We invite clinicians, researchers, and practitioners to apply to be a Poster Presenter at the 2026 HAP® Conference.

Appropriate topics could include the results of a case study highlighting a unique application of EMDR therapy, the findings from research on evaluations of components of the EMDR Protocol, or details of a Trauma Recovery/HAP project and/or response by the Trauma Recovery Network®. Each poster should focus on one central issue, clearly state a guiding question or hypothesis, and deliver a concise, meaningful take-home message.

Posters are designed to spark conversation. Effective posters use visuals, such as diagrams, graphs, and tables, to guide attention and communicate ideas clearly. Presenters will be available at designated times to discuss their work, answer questions, and exchange ideas with conference attendees; posters will remain on display throughout the Conference.

If you’re eager to share your work, learn from peers, and contribute to the collective knowledge of EMDR therapy and humanitarian practice, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline to apply: June 14, 2026

Charleston International Airport is located 1 mile from the hotel. A complimentary airport shuttle is available.

Room Block 

A special conference room block rate is available on a first come, first serve basis. Room reservations must be made on or before August 31, 2026.

Phone reservations:
Please call 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779) and mention group name, Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP) Conference 2026.

Call for Presentations

January 15, 2026
Call for Presentations Opens

February 15, 2026
Call for Presentations Closes

Registration

Stay tuned for more information!

Discounts available for:

• Students
• Nonprofit employees
• HAP Faculty & TRN Volunteers