Welcome, Students!
You’re studying psychology—but what comes next?
You’re studying psychology—but what comes next?
The MOPA Conference is where that question starts to get real answers. This is your opportunity to step beyond the classroom and into the profession—connecting with psychologists, understanding the path to licensure, and seeing what your future can actually look like. Whether you’re exploring your next step or ready to share your work in the Student Data Blitz, this is where you begin to move from student… to psychologist.
A Conference Schedule Track Built FOR You and BY You
- Early Career Perspectives
Learn from early career psychologists and explore real career pathways and ways to make your voice heard. - Student-Centered Programming Track (SATURDAY, JUNE 6)
Dedicated sessions designed with your feedback and your future in mind.- 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
- Access to the Full Conference CE Events, Education, and Sponsor/Vendors
By registering for MOPA 2026, you will have access to attend other conference sessions, meet with vendors and possible employers, and connect with your future peers and fellow attendees.
MOPA 2026 Data Blitz
The Data Blitz Presentations are designed to be 10 minute sessions (will be part of a multi-presenter, multi-topic session featuring powerful, quick-focused overviews -- open to professionals OR students/post-docs/interns or faculty)
The Data Blitz Presentations are designed to be 10 minute sessions (will be part of a multi-presenter, multi-topic session featuring powerful, quick-focused overviews -- open to professionals OR students/post-docs/interns or faculty)
- Present your research or ideas in a highly supportive environment
- Build your CV before grad school or internships
- Practice communicating like a professional
- Get feedback from licensed psychologists
ABOUT THE LOCATION
The conference will be held on the Webster Campus at the East Academic Building -- 4545 Garden Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
