Learn from the World's Leading Experts

PESI conferences bring you face-to-face with the founders, innovators, and master clinicians shaping modern practice. Whether you're attending a psychology conference led by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk or joining an ADHD virtual summit with Dr. Russell Barkley, you'll gain direct access to the thought leaders whose research and methodologies are transforming client care. Our faculty includes bestselling authors, pioneering researchers, and clinicians with decades of hands-on experience—experts who don't just teach theory, but share the proven interventions they use daily with their own clients.

Evidence-Based Training You Can Apply Immediately

Every PESI summit and conference is built around one core principle: practical application. You won't sit through hours of abstract theory—instead, you'll walk away with step-by-step protocols, treatment frameworks, and clinical tools ready for your next session. From grief summits exploring complicated bereavement to therapy summits covering cutting-edge interventions, our programming emphasizes the how alongside the why. Whether you're managing chronic pain at a pain summit or treating developmental disorders at an autism conference, you'll master evidence-based approaches rooted in neuroscience and validated by clinical research.

Earn CE Credits Across Multiple Disciplines

PESI conferences and summits offer board-approved continuing education credits for psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other licensed professionals. Our nursing conferences, social work conferences, and specialized healthcare summits meet the specific requirements of your licensing board—so you can maintain your credentials while advancing your clinical expertise. Most events offer summit CEU opportunities ranging from 6 to 20+ contact hours, with flexible formats including in-person and self-study options that fit your schedule.

Connect with a Community of Dedicated Professionals

When you attend a PESI mental health conference, rehab symposium, or healthcare summit, you join a network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence. Exchange insights during breakout sessions, discuss challenging cases over lunch, and build lasting connections with clinicians who understand the complexities of your work. Whether you're attending a play therapy conference to refine your pediatric practice or joining a wound care conference to elevate your clinical skills, you'll discover a supportive community invested in continuous growth and collaborative learning.

Flexible Learning Formats to Fit Your Life

We understand the demands on your time. That's why PESI offers multiple ways to access our summit continuing education—from immersive in-person conferences where you can fully disconnect and focus, to live webcast options that let you learn from your office, to on-demand recordings for maximum flexibility. Can't travel to a conference? Join our live webinar and interact with faculty in real-time or purchase the recording package to access on your own time. Prefer the energy of face-to-face learning? Register for one of our destination conferences, like Innovations in Psychotherapy, and combine professional development with a change of scenery.

Stay Ahead of Emerging Trends and Best Practices

Clinical practice evolves rapidly—and PESI summits keep you at the forefront. Our trauma conferences explore the latest neuroscience research on healing. Our ADHD summits tackle new diagnostic criteria and medication protocols. Our women's health summits address emerging issues in maternal mental health, hormonal impacts on mood, and gender-responsive treatment approaches. When you attend PESI conferences, you're not just maintaining competence; you're positioning yourself as a leader who delivers the most current, effective interventions available.

Nonprofit Pricing That Makes Excellence Accessible

As a nonprofit organization, PESI is committed to making world-class education affordable for every professional. Our conference and summit pricing reflects our mission: connect knowledge with need. You'll receive exceptional value—expert faculty, comprehensive materials, approved CE credits, and transformational learning experiences. Because we believe financial barriers should never prevent you from accessing the training that helps you better serve your clients, we offer multiple free events every year.