Mexico City 2026

7th Conference Announcement, Ciudad de México

Borders are not just lines on a map; they are scars on the earth,
wounds inflicted by history.

Carlos Fuentes, The Crystal Frontier (2012)

Borders are set up to define the places that are safe and unsafe, to distinguish us from them. A border is a dividing line, a narrow strip along a steep edge. A borderland is a vague and undetermined place created by the emotional residue of an unnatural boundary. It is in a constant state of transition. The prohibited and forbidden are its inhabitants.

Gloria Anzaldua, Borderlands / La Frontera (1987)

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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the 7th International Analysis and Activism Conference, to be held in Mexico City, October 29 – November 1, 2026.

Our theme, “Transcending Divisions: Borders, Identity, and the Rekindling of Our Shared Humanity”, responds to the global resurgence of authoritarianism, hardened borders, nativism, and anti-immigrant sentiment. In response, this year’s gathering creates a space not only for reflection, but for meaningful encounter. Through rich dialogue on borders, identity, and belonging, we will explore how these forces shape both our inner worlds and our collective realities. This promises to be a powerful and inspiring event—bringing together voices from analytical psychology, culture, and activism. Together, we will engage in deeply moving conversations about psyche, transformation, and the possibility of reconnecting with our shared humanity. Expect thought-provoking speakers, genuine exchanges, and a rare, vibrant space where analytical psychology meets lived experience—where ideas are not only discussed, but felt, challenged, and transformed.

Conference Program & Cultural Opportunities

The conference will run from Friday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1. Participants may extend their stay to join the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations on November 1–2, one of Mexico’s most significant cultural traditions.

Registration Fees

Benefactor Level: $500 USD (supports accessibility)
Standard: $275 USD
Low and Middle Income Countries: $160 USD (https://wellcome.org/research-funding/guidance/prepare-to-apply/low-and-middle-income-countries)
Students & Training Candidates: $130 USD

With warm regards,

Steering and Organizing Committee

Alex Sierck, Lucero Alfaro, Noelia Vázquez, Víctor Manuel López, Gustavo Beck, Chema Jiménez Orvañanos, Rocío Ruiz, Maribel Bueno, Kathleen Kirgin, Tine Papič, Manca Švara, Emma Ting Wong, Michał Stankiewicz, Maja Nikolić

Conference program in English - pdf.

Bios and Abstracts of the presenters in English - pdf.

Guidelines to help make your travel to the conference easier.