Spectrum conferences
Spectrum hosts a yearly conference covering diverse themes, aiming to unite health professionals, researchers, distinguished experts, and individuals with lived or living experience of personality disorder and/or complex trauma.
Spectrum conferences
Spectrum’s annual conference plays an important role in bringing together people from across the globe, including people with lived experience, researchers, clinicians, and prominent experts in the treatment of personality disorders and complex trauma.
The conference provides attendees with opportunities for deepening mutual understanding, broadening their knowledge, professional development, improving their skills, and building confidence in their clinical and peer work.
Spectrum Conference 2026 - Risk to Recovery
Spectrum is proud to announce its flagship event for 2026 – the Spectrum 2026 Conference: Risk to Recovery. Set to take place on 27 March 2026, this pivotal one-day event will bring together leading minds, clinicians, researchers, and lived experience voices to delve into the complexities of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex trauma.
While the full program is still being finalised, we encourage you to save the date and prepare for a day filled with insight, connection, and practical learning.
🔊 What to Expect
Dynamic Guest Speakers
Be inspired by some of the most respected professionals and advocates in the field. Expect keynote presentations from both national and international experts working at the forefront of mental health care, trauma-informed practice, and systems transformation.
Interactive Workshops
Engage in practical, evidence-based workshops designed to deepen your understanding of BPD and complex trauma. These sessions will focus on therapeutic strategies, risk management, recovery-oriented care, and supporting individuals in real-world settings.
Lived Experience Perspectives
Central to the conference is the inclusion of lived experience voices, bringing authenticity and humanity to conversations around care, stigma, and system improvement.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers across clinical, academic, community, and advocacy sectors. Spectrum 2026 is more than a conference – it’s a place to build collaborative bridges for change.
Why Attend?
The “Risk to Recovery” theme speaks directly to the heart of working with complex mental health presentations. Whether you're a mental health professional, service provider, policy maker, or person with lived experience, this conference will provide tools, knowledge, and inspiration to move beyond risk management toward genuine recovery pathways.
Stay Tuned
Full program details, speaker announcements, and registration information will be released in the coming months. Sign up to one of our newsletters to stay updated.