History is about to unfold in Zurich. The XXIII International Congress of Analytical Psychology 2025 will welcome over 1,800 participants from all continents—a gathering of unprecedented scale that fittingly coincides with the 150th anniversary of C.G. Jung’s birth. As final preparations are underway for this extraordinary convergence of the global analytical psychology community, those fortunate enough to be heading to the Kongresshaus will want to ensure their experience runs seamlessly. Here’s everything you need to know.
Mark Your Calendar: Key Dates and Times
The festivities begin Sunday, August 24th with the Opening Reception at 6:00 PM in the Kongressfoyer & Kongressvestibule—a perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces before the formal proceedings begin.
Registration opens bright and early Monday, August 25th at 7:00 AM, though you can collect your congress badge on Sunday during the day. Pro tip: arrive a bit early to help sessions start punctually, and have your invoice ready (digital or printed) to expedite check-in. The registration for the Pre-Congress will open on Sunday 24 August at 8.00 AM.
Essential Logistics
Location: The congress takes place at Zurich Convention Center (Kongresshaus Zürich AG) on Claridenstrasse 5. Your badge isn’t just identification—it’s your key to the building and, for those who purchased public transport tickets, your travel pass for zones 110 and 140.
Dining Arrangements: Here’s where advance planning pays off. Lunch requires pre-ordering through the Kongresshaus platform, with a strict two-business-day advance notice. Want Monday lunch? Order by Thursday at noon CET. For Sunday arrivals, the Beethoven Bar offers sandwiches and refreshments from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Congress website also has information about other restaurants near the Kongresshaus.
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The programme
You can also now download a PDF of the Congress Programme. You will find a printed copy of the program in your congress bag. Access the online programme on the Congress website
True to IAAP’s international spirit, all congress papers will be translated into nine languages: the five official IAAP languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) plus Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, and both Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. These machine translations go live Saturday afternoon, August 23rd, on the congress website.
Excursions
The extraordinary interest in Jung’s legacy is evident: over 1,200 excursion slots have been sold for visits to sites central to Jung’s history, including Bollingen, Burghölzli, the Psychological Club, ETH, and Basel. These excursions, along with the Friday Gala Dinner, are now fully booked with no additional tickets available on-site. However, tickets are still available for the Museum Jung Haus in Küsnacht—book directly with the museum to secure your visit to Jung’s former home.
The Bigger Picture
As we prepare for this historic gathering in Jung’s home city, this congress promises to be both professionally enriching and personally meaningful. Whether you’re presenting research, attending sessions, or exploring Jung’s Zurich, it’s an opportunity to connect with colleagues from around the world.
Safe travels to all attendees. The international analytical psychology community awaits what promises to be an exceptional convergence of minds dedicated to the depths of the human psyche.
For detailed information including restaurant recommendations and transportation links, visit the congress website at iaap2025.org.