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International Forensic Psychiatry Conference 2026
Conference Theme
Bridging the Gap
Hosted by NIMHANS & RANZCP
Monday 2 November 2026 to Thursday 5 November, 2026
NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore INDIA - 560029
Hosted by
NIMHANS, Bengaluru
RANZCP
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Join us at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, INDIA for a global gathering advancing forensic psychiatry knowledge and practice. This conference is co-hosted by RANZCP, and NIMHANS, Bangalore
Expert lectures, interactive sessions, and collaborative workshops designed for psychiatry trainees, psychiatrists, forensic medicine professionals, mental health professionals and law professionals.
We eagerly invite you to attend the International Conference on Forensic Psychiatry 2026, to be held in NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore, India on 2 Nov to 5 Nov 2026. This conference is co-hosted by RANZCP and NIMHANS, Bangalore
This international conference will be held across four days from Monday 2 November to Thursday 5 November 2026 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore, India.
The theme of the conference will be ‘Bridging the Gap’.
“Bridging the Gap” theme ideas tailored for an International Forensic Psychiatry conference, aligning well with clinical, legal, ethical, and research perspectives. This conference aims to explore critical interfaces in forensic psychiatry between research and practice, courts and clinics, custody and care, punishment and rehabilitation, fostering dialogue that strengthens evidence-based, ethical, and humane forensic mental psychiatry systems.
Bridging the Gap between Australia, New Zealand and India: This conference also seeks to bridge the gap between Australia and India in forensic psychiatry by fostering academic, clinical, and policy-level collaboration. By sharing experiences from diverse legal systems, service models, and cultural contexts, the conference aims to promote mutual learning in areas such as forensic training, service delivery, risk assessment, rehabilitation, and human rights based care. Strengthening Australia–India partnerships will contribute to developing globally informed, locally relevant, and evidence-based forensic psychiatry training and practices.
There will be updates across forensic psychiatry, bringing in recent research and developments with expert panels of clinical expertise and contemporary practice.
Conference program
The Organising Committee is currently curating a dynamic program which will be published online in the coming months.
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Bridging the Gap Calls for between
– translating evidence into real-world forensic care.
– integrating judicial expectations with therapeutic needs.
– strengthening the use of sound clinical evidence in legal decision-making.
– redefining justice through recovery-oriented care.
– ensuring continuity of mental healthcare across custodial settings.
– moving from prediction to meaningful intervention.
– harmonizing law, ethics, and professional judgment.
– clarifying interfaces between psychopathology and culpability.
– bridging institutional care and societal inclusion.
– balancing public safety with patient rights.
– implementing mental health laws effectively at the ground level.
– improving clarity, credibility, and communication in expert testimony.
– reconciling rights-based care with societal protection.
– building coordinated multidisciplinary pathways.
– shifting focus from mere evaluation to long-term rehabilitation.
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, INDIA is an Institute of National Importance dedicated to excellence in mental health and neurosciences through integrated patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Established in 1848 and has evolved into one of India's premier centres for advanced clinical services, multidisciplinary training, and cutting-edge research in psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, and allied disciplines. The institute plays a pivotal role in shaping national mental health policies, developing innovative models of care, and advancing scientific knowledge to improve the mental health and neurological well-being of individuals and communities across India and beyond.
Participants can expect a comprehensive, practice-oriented, and internationally relevant learning experience in forensic psychiatry. The conference will offer:
High-quality plenary sessions by national and international experts addressing emerging trends, legal developments, and ethical challenges in forensic psychiatry.
Focused thematic tracks bridging clinical practice, research, law, human rights, and policy.
Practical insights into assessment, report writing, expert testimony, risk management, and rehabilitation.
Opportunities for cross-country learning, particularly through Australia–India collaborations in training, service models, and workforce development.
Interactive workshops and case-based discussions enhancing real-world skills for clinicians and allied professionals.
Networking and collaboration opportunities with psychiatrists, psychologists, legal professionals, policymakers, and researchers.
Dialogue on capacity building and human resources, addressing the gap between growing service needs and available workforce.
NIMHANS Campus Tour: A guided tour of the NIMHANS campus will be available for delegates attending IFPC 2026.
Yoga Sessions: Optional yoga sessions will be organized for the interested delegates to promote wellness and rejuvenation during the conference.
Hands-on workshops led by both national and international experts to deepen your forensic skills.
Join us at NIMHANS Bangalore for four days of insightful sessions and networking.
Interactive sessions designed to bridge psychiatry and the justice system effectively.
Join forensic psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and legal experts from around the world at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India, for a global gathering dedicated to advancing forensic psychiatry knowledge and practice. Co-hosted by NIMHANS, Bengaluru and RANZCP, the conference brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and law professionals for four days of expert-led sessions, workshops, and collaborative discussion.
Expert plenary lectures from national and international faculty.
Interactive sessions and case-based workshops.
Dedicated tracks for psychiatry trainees, psychiatrists, forensic medicine professionals, mental health professionals, and law professionals.
Cross-country learning through Australia–New Zealand–India collaboration.
Cultural programme, networking dinners, campus tour, and wellness sessions.
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NIMHANS and RANZCP bring forensic psychiatry, law and mental health together in Bengaluru.
Presentation, e-poster and symposium guidelines for presenters at IFPC 2026.
Resource persons and speakers — forensic psychiatrists, researchers and legal experts.
Every session across the four days, with times, halls and speakers, and the conference topics.
Register on the official conference website — delegate categories and fees.
Getting there, nearby hotels, the weather, what to pack and the campus tour.
The NIMHANS and RANZCP faculty putting the conference together.
Reach the organising team, and quick answers to common questions.
Campus and city videos, and IFPC 2026 on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.