More than a Congress…
One International Family

Experience Logotherapy
On-Site or Online
📍 Staybridge Suites Rosemont – Chicagoland
📅 October 23–26, 2026
🎓 Begin your journey with the Foundations of Logotherapy (Sept 21–23)

International Community

Participants from 30+ countries gathering in a shared space of dialogue, learning, and human connection.

Beyond Theory

Attend the Foundations course, the Congress, or both to experience Logotherapy as a lived practice — with Continuing Education credit available.

Human Encounter

Enter genuine dialogue where professional exchange becomes personal encounter and meaningful connection.

Arun Gandhi and Robert Barnes

🎓 Academic & Professional Engagement

  • Keynote and plenary sessions
  • Program and contact sessions
  • Colloquium presentations
  • Continuing Education credits (through approved providers)

👉 Start Your Journey: Foundations of Logotherapy

🎓 Foundations of Logotherapy 

A stand-alone introduction to Logotherapy for professionals and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of meaning-centered living.

This 3-day experiential course presents the core principles developed by Viktor E. Frankl, engaging not only the intellect but the person as a whole.

You may attend this course independently of the Congress.

 Before registering, please review the course details to ensure this option fits your needs.

👉 Join the World Congress

🌍 On-site Congress (Chicago) Registration

Participate in person and experience the Congress as a shared space of dialogue, encounter, and connection.

Over three days, engage with keynote speakers, plenary sessions, and interactive formats that bring Logotherapy to life in a lived and relational context.

On-site participation includes the opportunity to present upon acceptance of submission.

🏨 Accommodation

Participants attending on-site are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

You may reserve a room at the conference venue by pressing the button below. 

🎓 Student Registration

A student is defined as a currently enrolled college or university student. For student registrations, a valid student ID is required. Please email your student ID after completing your registration to info@viktorfranklinstitute.org

🤝 Scholarship Requests

A limited number of scholarships may be available for Congress attendance. To request consideration, please email us from the same email address you use for registration.

Submitting a scholarship request does not guarantee approval or registration.

🔍 Registration Note

Before registering, please review the details to ensure this option fits your needs.

 Before registering, please review the course details to ensure this option fits your needs.

Sale!

25th World Congress Registration – On Site

Original price was: $550.00.Current price is: $500.00.
Sale!

25th World Congress Registration for Students – On Site

Original price was: $300.00.Current price is: $280.00.

💻 Virtual Congress Registration

Join the Congress from anywhere in the world and participate in the shared exploration of meaning through a hybrid format.

Engage in live sessions and remain connected to the international community beyond physical boundaries.

Virtual participants are also eligible to present (upon acceptance of submission).

Sale!

25th World Congress Registration – Virtual

Original price was: $300.00.Current price is: $280.00.
Sale!

25th World Congress Registration for Students – Virtual

Original price was: $200.00.Current price is: $180.00.

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