EFT WORLD SUMMIT 2027
Growing Through Connection
Vancouver, Canada – May 10-11, 2027
Join colleagues from around the world for two days of keynotes, hands-on workshops, clinical dialogue and panel discussions with leading voices in Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment science. You will sharpen practical skills, learn interventions you can use immediately, and build professional connections that strengthen your clinical work long after the Summit ends. Fun and connection begin the evening of May 9th with entertainment and informal networking. CE credits will soon be available for all Summit sessions.
Register now to ensure your spot, and take advantage of Super Early Bird pricing.
New: Optional Pre-Summit Training Workshops — May 9, 2027
For an additional cost, choose a focused day of hands-on workshops to deepen EFT skills in the modality you practice: EFIT (individuals), EFCT (couples), or EFFT (families).
Opening Entertainment & Welcome Gathering
Networking and fun begin the evening of May 9th with the Opening Entertainment & Welcome Gathering, featuring surprise entertainers and a chance to connect informally before the main event begins.
The Summit Experience
Inspiring keynotes
Engage with leading voices in EFT as they share research, clinical insight, and emerging directions in the field
Practical learning
Concrete tools, interventions, and frameworks designed to support your work with couples, families, and individuals
Professional growth
Meaningful connections with colleagues and mentors that support learning, collaboration, and career development
Global community
Join a collegial, international community grounded in shared values of connection, innovation, and clinical excellence
Leave with renewed clarity, practical tools, and stronger professional connections to carry into your work.
Featured Plenary Speakers
Meet our plenary speakers and learn from their rich experiences.
Gail Palmer, MSW, RMFT
ICEEFT Executive, clinical psychotherapist, author, co-developer of EFFT, and international EFT Trainer specializing in EFT for Families.
Leanne Campbell, PhD
ICEEFT Executive, clinical psychologist, author, co-developer of EFIT, and international EFT Trainer specializing in trauma, grief and EFT for individuals
Jim Coan, PhD
Affective neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, professor, author, and researcher in emotional and social connection.
Mark Solms, PhD
Neuropsychologist & professor in contemporary neuroscience, brainstem mechanisms of consciousness and the foundational role of emotional affect.
Gordon Neufeld, PhD
Developmental psychologist, focusing on healthy emotional balance, family attachment and parenting relationships.
Expanded speaker details, workshop presenters/topics, and a full agenda can be found in the Program section. In addition to the plenary presentations, attendees can choose from one of three workshops in each of four time slots during the two Summit days. There are also optional Pre-Summit Training Workshops available on May 9th.
Why Attend
Mission & Experience
The EFT World Summit brings together leading clinicians, supervisors, researchers and educators so you can deepen your practice in Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment science. Over two focused days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and clinical dialogue, plus optional Pre-Summit workshops and an evening of entertainment on May 9, you will leave with practical tools, immediate clinical interventions and stronger professional connections to carry into your work.
Global Community
Connect with mentors, collaborators, and peers who share your values and commitment to effective care.
Who it’s For
Counsellors, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists, mental health nurses, trainees, supervisors, researchers, educators and allied professionals — whether you are new to EFT or deepening long-term practice.
Continuing Education (CE) credits will be available for purchase closer to the Summit, along with details regarding credit hours and pricing. Get credits for:
· Both the Pre-Summit Training Workshops and the Summit
· The two-day Summit only
· Pre-Summit Training Workshops only
Details regarding availability, credit hours, and pricing will be shared closer to the Summit. Once available, CE credits should only be purchased after buying tickets and registering for chosen workshops sessions. CE accreditation is dependent on attendance of the session.
Choose the sessions that align with your interests, and receive credit for your learning!
Latest News
Pre-Summit Training Workshops Announced for EFT World Summit 2027
On May 9, 2027, two in-depth Pre-Summit Workshop Trainings will be offered as full-day learning experiences with internationally respected EFT leaders, ahead of the EFT World Summit in Vancouver. These workshops give clinicians an opportunity to slow down, deepen their work, and engage in focused learning before the Summit begins. For an additional cost of…
Location & Venue
Vancouver, Canada
Inspiration
Framed by ocean and mountains, Vancouver is a vibrant, walkable city known for its cultural diversity, thriving food scene, and natural beauty. Between sessions, explore the seawall, neighbourhood cafés, galleries, and Stanley Park—then return ready to learn and connect.
Venue
The Summit will be held at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. With Stanley Park at its doorstep, water along Coal Harbour, and mountain views, this resort-style downtown hotel offers both natural beauty and urban convenience.
Travel and Other Practical Information
Getting Here
Fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR); rapid transit to downtown in under 30 minutes.
Transit
SkyTrain, buses, ferries, rideshare, and taxis all available nearby.
Around the Venue
Hotels, cafes, and waterfront paths within walking distance.
Accessibility
Fully step-free access; quiet spaces and additional support services available.