The 51st Annual FMHAC Conference

​April 2-4, 2026 | San Diego, CA

Call for Posters

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Conflict Disclosure

50% discount on registration for accepted poster presenters!
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About the Conference
​For our 51st Annual Conference, we plan to meet at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego, CA on April 2-4, 2026. The Annual FMHAC Conference offers high quality presentations pertaining to forensic mental health and relevant to medical and mental health clinicians, law enforcement, the courts, parole and probation officers, and other professionals working with mentally ill offenders.

Deadline​
​Presentation Posters: January 10, 2026

What We Look for in Posters​
We are seeking proposals that address adult and juvenile mental health, legal, clinical, sex offender, and psychiatric issues as they relate to changes in forensic mental health, evidenced-based practices, innovative programs with statistical support, and other relevant topics in the field.  Presentations addressing current issues, research, treatment and assessment in forensic mental health are also welcome. Presenters are encouraged to specify how lecture, demonstration, and skills practice will be included in the presentation.
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Presentation Requirements

• Posters should have the following format: horizontal size 150 cm x vertical size 120 cm (maximal dimension of individual panels) and will be mounted on easels.  Please contact ​[email protected] with any questions about poster size.
• Rigid backing is REQUIRED; easels will not support limp paper. 
• A poster session with authors is held on the first day of the conference. 
• Poster presenters receive a 50% discount on conference registration.
• Expenses are not reimbursed.

Application

All submissions must include the following:

• Poster title
• Presenter information including contact information, bio, and CV
• Conflict disclosure form for EACH presenter
• Narrative summary of presentation (for publication)
• Subject matter references
• Course Level
• Target Audience​

Please email the completed forms to [email protected].