More than a Congress…
One International Family

Experience Logotherapy – Together
In Person or Online

📍 Staybridge Suites Rosemont – Chicagoland
📅 September 23–25, 2026

🎓 Begin your journey with the Foundations of Logotherapy
September 21–23 • Now Available In Person & Virtually
🌍 30+ Countries
🎤 Distinguished Speakers
🎓 APA Continuing Education
📚 Foundations Course (In Person & Virtual)
🤝 One International Family

Featured Speakers

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📣 Featured Plenary Presentation Announcement

A Message of Hope and Meaning from Krakow:

Viktor Frankl's Legacy in the Work of the Krakow Institute of Logotherapy

We are pleased to announce a special in-person plenary presentation at the 25th World Congress on Logotherapy.

Representing the Krakow Institute of Logotherapy (Poland) will be:

• Roman Solecki, Director
• Michal Kus, Deputy Director
• Mariusz Gajewski, Editor, Journal of Logotherapy Studies

In their words: This presentation will introduce the Krakow Institute of Logotherapy as a place where Viktor Emil Frankl’s thought is not only studied, but also translated into concrete forms of education, therapy, prevention, culture, and public dialogue. The main question of the presentation is simple: how can Frankl’s message of meaning become a living source of hope for people today?

Join us in Chicago as colleagues from Krakow present one of the most active contemporary centers advancing Viktor Frankl’s legacy in Europe.

Keynote Speakers and Additional Featured Presentations Coming Soon.

Explore the Full Congress Program

The detailed program for the 25th World Congress on Logotherapy is now available. Explore the keynote and plenary presentations, in-person and virtual sessions, experiential programs, and opportunities for international connection throughout the Congress.
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Why Attend In Person?

Meaningful Connections

Meet colleagues from more than 30 countries.

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

Interact personally with keynote and plenary speakers.

Be Part of the International Community

Become part of the Viktor Frankl family worldwide.

Meet the Frankl Family and Distinguished Speakers

Katharina (Vesely) Ratheiser,  the granddaughter of Viktor E. Frankl and a member of the International Board of the Viktor Frankl Institute Vienna will be with us

Build International Professional Relationships

Congress Celebration Dinner & Social Events

The Friday plated dinner is included in the registration fee. After dessert is finished,  there will be an in-person presentation by Katja Ratheiser on the Vienna Museum and a video presentation on Elly Frankl’s honorary doctorate from North Park University by Alex Vesely Frankl. 

Coffee Conversations & Informal Networking

Chicago Boat excursion & Shared Experiences

Why Attend In Person Instead of Virtually?

👉 Start Your Journey

🎓Foundations of Logotherapy

🎓 Intensive 3-Day Course | 🌐 On-Site & Live Online | 🎟️ Congress Student Rate Eligible | 🤝 One-Year Membership Included

🌍 More Than a Course…

The Foundations of Logotherapy is more than an educational program—it is an invitation to join an international community inspired by Viktor Frankl’s vision of meaning, purpose, and the uniquely human spirit.

Over 3 immersive days, you will learn alongside participants from around the world, engage in meaningful dialogue, and experience Logotherapy not only as a body of knowledge, but as a lived encounter. Through lectures, discussion, reflection, and experiential learning, the course engages both the intellect and the person as a whole.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, counselor, coach, educator, student, or simply interested in Viktor Frankl’s work, this course provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Logotherapy and Existential Analysis. No prior knowledge is required.

📅 September 21–23, 2026

Choose the format that best suits you:

  • Attend in person in Chicago for a rich, immersive learning experience built on personal encounters, shared dialogue, and an international community of participants.
  • Join live online from anywhere in the world and participate in the complete educational program in real time.

While both formats provide the same academic content, we strongly recommend attending in person, where the depth of personal interaction, spontaneous conversations, and shared learning creates a uniquely enriching experience.

The Foundations course may be taken independently of the 25th World Congress of Logotherapy and includes:

  • ✔ Certificate of Completion
  • ✔ APA Continuing Education Credits (where applicable)
  • Complimentary One-Year Membership (please remember to select the complimentary Membership option during registration)
  • ✔ Eligibility for the discounted World Congress registration rate

Whether this is your first encounter with Logotherapy or the next step in your professional development, we hope this experience becomes a meaningful milestone in your personal and professional journey.

We look forward not only to teaching Logotherapy, but to learning, reflecting, and growing together with you as members of an international community dedicated to meaning.

👉 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

Our Congress room block at Staybridge Suites Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont has now been fully utilized, and the special Congress rate is no longer available.

Participants who still need accommodation are welcome to check current availability and rates directly with the hotel or through their preferred hotel booking service.

You may also wish to consider the Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont, which is part of the same dual-branded hotel complex as the Staybridge Suites and is located in the adjoining building.

Please note that accommodation rates and availability are now subject to the hotels’ current booking conditions.

Venue: Staybridge Suites Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont
6600 Mannheim Road, Building 1, Rosemont, IL 60018

Adjacent accommodation: Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont
6600 Mannheim Road, Building 2, Rosemont, IL 60018

Staybridge Suites Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont

🎓 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 [email protected]

🤝 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.

💻 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).