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Welcome, Student Presenters!
Congratulations! We’re so excited to have you present at the MOPA 2026 Annual Conference, June 5-6 at Webster University in St. Louis! Whether this is your first time sharing your work at a professional conference or you’re a returning pro, we’re honored to have you be a part of our community. |
Conference Schedule
Please review the Conference Schedule in advance and let us know ASAP if you have any questions or issues with your session time. COMING SOON
Student Data Blitz
The Data Blitz Presentations will be Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the East Academic Building (see below). This is the current order of presentations. Please check your presentation title and spelling of your name.
All presenters are required to register. You are welcome to have friends or family attend your presentation session, but if they plan to stay beyond the 10 a.m. hour Saturday, we will need to ask them to pay a small fee to cover the food costs. Please contact Emily at [email protected] to register a guest.
You may register at: REGISTER NOW
Who is Attending the Conference?
You’ll be presenting alongside a dynamic group of professionals, including:
Your Presentation
Helpful Tips for Student Presenters
Saturday Schedule for Students
Student-Centered Programming Track (SATURDAY, JUNE 6)
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Food & Beverages
For those of you staying for the full conference, we have a few food options throughout the conference. Please note on your registration if you have any food considerations
Saturday Business Luncheon
We'll have a special "state of MOPA and psychology" luncheon on Saturday with several of our MOPA leadership, including our President, CEO, and other Leaders. Join us for buffet lunch and engage with your peers.
Snacks & Drinks All Day
Expect cookies, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis, nuts, fruit, bottled water, coffee (reg & decaf), tea, and soft drinks to keep you fueled and focused.
Please review the Conference Schedule in advance and let us know ASAP if you have any questions or issues with your session time. COMING SOON
Student Data Blitz
The Data Blitz Presentations will be Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the East Academic Building (see below). This is the current order of presentations. Please check your presentation title and spelling of your name.
- COMING SOON
All presenters are required to register. You are welcome to have friends or family attend your presentation session, but if they plan to stay beyond the 10 a.m. hour Saturday, we will need to ask them to pay a small fee to cover the food costs. Please contact Emily at [email protected] to register a guest.
You may register at: REGISTER NOW
Who is Attending the Conference?
You’ll be presenting alongside a dynamic group of professionals, including:
- Fellow students and early career psychologists (ECPs)
- Mid- and late-career professionals with up to 40+ years of experience
- the State Committee of Psychologists - your licensing board for MO
- the President-Elect for the American Psychological Association, Dr. Linda Woolf
Your Presentation
- Please email your final presentation by Thursday, June 4 at 5 PM to Emily at [email protected] We will pre-load all files to the presentation room computers.
- HOWEVER, bring a backup!
Please also bring a copy on a flash drive or email it to yourself—tech issues happen, and we want you covered. - REMEMBER THIS IS A BLITZ! We're excited to offer several presentations within the hour, so please be respectful and keep your presentation to the 10 minutes.
- Handouts:
Feel free to bring any printed materials to share with your breakout session audience. Note: there is no onsite printing available. - Room Setup & A/V:
- All sessions will be held in a classroom-style room with tables.
- Your room includes a PC laptop, projector, screen, and slide clicker.
- Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. to ensure your presentation is ready to go.
- A MOPA board member or volunteer will be in the room to introduce you, assist with tech, and support the CEU process.
- Need special A/V or accessibility accommodations? Contact Emily Dahlbeck so we can support you.
- Recording: We are hoping to record your session and will work to make it available post-conference.
Helpful Tips for Student Presenters
- Practice your timing — Stick to your session’s time limit to allow Q&A and transitions.
- Dress comfortably professional — No suits required, but look polished and confident. You may have a future employer in the audience!
- Network! — Come early and stay late. Say hello to ECPs, practitioners, and MOPA board members.
- Follow and Tag us! — Use #MOPA2026 and tag @mopaonline on your social media posts.
Saturday Schedule for Students
Student-Centered Programming Track (SATURDAY, JUNE 6)
- 8 AM: Advocacy and using your voice to make a difference with MOPA CEO and Practice Director Dr. Chuck Hollister and Advocacy Chair Dr. Amy Beck
- 9:15 AM: Data Blitz (with the full conference)
- 11 AM: Keynote Speaker: APA President-Elect Dr. Linda Woolf (with the full conference)
- Noon: Lunch and Missouri Psychology Updates (with the full conference)
- 2 PM: Licensure 101 - Get clear answers about licensure directly from SCOP and what comes after graduation.
- 3:15 PM: Psychologists in Leadership – How you can capitalize on the skills you already have to find success in formal and informal leadership roles with Dr. Melissa Webb
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Food & Beverages
For those of you staying for the full conference, we have a few food options throughout the conference. Please note on your registration if you have any food considerations
Saturday Business Luncheon
We'll have a special "state of MOPA and psychology" luncheon on Saturday with several of our MOPA leadership, including our President, CEO, and other Leaders. Join us for buffet lunch and engage with your peers.
Snacks & Drinks All Day
Expect cookies, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis, nuts, fruit, bottled water, coffee (reg & decaf), tea, and soft drinks to keep you fueled and focused.
ABOUT THE LOCATION
The conference will be held on the Webster Campus at the East Academic Building -- 4545 Garden Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
PARKING
Directly across the Street from the EAB is the Garden Street Garage. You may park here free of charge. Just stop by the guard gate on your way out the door with your license plate number and tell them you are with the MOPA Conference.
WEATHER
Bring an umbrella just in case!
