Why present in Perugia?

None of us have large professional development budgets from our institutions and some of us pay the bill to attend conferences out of our own pockets. The conference organizers wanted to give a few reasons why Perugia should be in your conference plans:
 

As a researcher, why should I attend this conference?

  • Presentations come from across a range of disciplines – gain new perspectives on key issues; 
  • There are great opportunities for future collaboration for (and with) both new and experienced researchers;
  • The small conference size (between 50-80 people) makes it easy to meet new colleagues and have great conversations even outside of the conference time;
  • As this will be the eighth edition the organizers have put together (though the first Psych/Education conference), so it’s not their first rodeo;
  • Relatively low conference cost;
  • Researchers who may not currently be affiliated with an academic department are welcome.

As a teacher/professor, why should I attend this conference?

  • There is a strong focus on pedagogy in Psychology and Education;
  • Because attendees come from around the world, you can gain an international perspective on teaching and learning;
  • The conference has a strong focus on experiential learning and co-curricular activities.

As a graduate student, why should I attend this conference?

  • The conference organizers are happy to help beforehand with drafting a proposal, as well as to meet with you pre-conference to give you tips and suggestions on your presentation; 
  • The small size allows opportunity to connect with experts;
  • You will gain new / expanded perspectives on interest areas and your discipline;
  • There is a discount on conference fee for graduate students!

OK – but what ELSE is there?

  • There is lots of support from conference organizers to help you get to Perugia and suggestions on hotels (with discounts for conference-goers);
  • A beautiful setting (Google “Perugia” and check out the images) in a very walkable medieval city;
  • There is wonderful food around every corner, including at the conference-sponsored events;
  • You will have the opportunity to engage in the rich history of the area, including Perugia, Assisi, and other gems just a short train ride away (see below);
  • You can take part in the almost-internationally-famous Perugia Nooks &Crannies tour (no extra charge);
  • Our social events allow real connection between attendees;
  • Did we mention the food?

And what else is happening in Umbria?

If you are coming to Perugia for the conference, you may want to make it more than a conference trip. June marks the beginning of Umbria’s summer cultural season, with concerts, festivals, performances, exhibitions, and traditional celebrations taking place in Perugia and nearby towns.

Around the conference dates, you may find events such as the Mercato delle Gaite in medieval Bevagna, summer music and performance programs in Assisi, and the Green Music Festival in historic towns and outdoor settings. In the week after the conference, the Trasimeno Music Festival and other summer events around Lake Trasimeno are likely to provide additional opportunities for music, culture, and family outings.

And if you stay longer, there is an especially good reason: from June 25 to July 11, 2027, nearby Spoleto will host the 70th Festival dei Due Mondi, one of Italy’s great international festivals of music, theatre, opera, dance, and the arts.

Exact dates and programs for many 2027 events will be announced closer to the time, but June is a particularly good month to experience Umbria beyond the conference.

 

We hope to see you in Perugia in June 2027!!!