ADPCA 40th Anniversary · 2026
2026 ADPCA China Hub
An annual gathering for the Person-Centered Approach
To see yourself, to be seen by one another — to create, and to celebrate, together.
- When
- Jul 17, 20:00 – Jul 19, 18:00, 2026Beijing Time (GMT+8)
- Format
- Fully online · on ZoomLive captions; on-site interpretation for English talks
- Fee
- ¥100 for the full programCovers everything; reductions available on request
The 2026 ADPCA China Hub has the formal agreement of the conference's Greek hosts, and will run online from July 17 to 19. We're honored and glad to gather with you once again — come with your curiosity and your own understanding of ADPCA, and let's co-create this year's China Hub together.
About ADPCA
What the ADPCA annual conference is like
ADPCA — the Association for the Development of the Person-Centered Approach — was founded in 1986. 2026 marks its 40th anniversary.
The annual ADPCA conference is a singular way to experience and learn the Person-Centered Approach (PCA) and Client-Centered Therapy (CCT). Held once a year, it offers space for personal and professional growth, where everyone is free to express themselves.
Daily large-group meetings (encounter groups) and regular small groups form the heart of the conference. It is a meeting place for person-centered practitioners, trainers, students and anyone moved by this way of relating — people from different cultures and professions sharing workshops, talks, discussion groups and demonstrations.
Unlike most traditional associations, ADPCA has no hierarchy. Every member may share their views and holds an equal voice in how decisions are made.
About the China Hub
Guided by the Person-Centered spirit, our team set out to organize an ADPCA China Hub, and applied to — and was formally welcomed by — the Greek hosts. We warmly welcome everyone to join with their own curiosity and understanding of ADPCA, and to co-create this year's 2026 China Hub together.
At a glance
Across three days, these encounters await
ADPCA neither requires nor stresses strict adherence to the schedule — think of it as a menu, and follow your own curiosity, preferences and felt experience in choosing what to join.
5
Scheduled encounter groups
Daily large encounter groups — the beating heart of the conference.
24 hrs
Open encounter room
Open from Jul 17, 20:00 onward — step in and connect anytime.
4–8
Talks & workshops
Parallel sessions led by participants, spanning diverse views and practice.
3
Invited roundtables
Convened by guests Margaret Warner, Kathy Moon and Bert Rice.
Invited guests
Three guests, three roundtables
The following three guests have been invited to convene roundtables. Once the line-up of presenters is complete, we will introduce them and update the schedule.
Margaret Warner
Neurodiversity roundtable
Sat Jul 18 · 08:30–10:30
Kathy Moon
Roundtable
Sat Jul 18 · 20:00–22:00
Bert Rice
Roundtable
Sun Jul 19 · 08:30–10:30
Agenda
2026 China Hub agenda
Because joining online lets you rest more flexibly, no fixed breaks are set between sessions — pace yourself. End times for workshops and groups are not strict either, and may shift earlier or later according to the needs of the moment.
Jul 17Fri
Jul 18Sat
Jul 19Sun
Beyond the scheduled groups, the encounter room stays open 24 hours from Jul 17, 20:00 — come and go, and connect whenever you wish.
How to join
We'd love to see you here
Fee
The full program costs ¥100 RMB and includes everything on the agenda. The fee is the same whether or not you present. If cost is a barrier and you'd like a discount or waiver, just let us know when you register.
Apply to present
At ADPCA and at the China Hub, presenters and participants share equal rights to take part. We welcome voices of every background, profession and level of experience — as long as your sharing centers on the Person-Centered theme, we look forward to hearing you. To apply, contact Sherry.
Presenter deadlineJul 3, Beijing Time (two weeks prior)
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A few gentle notes
- 01To keep a relatively safe space for expression, the conference is not recorded in any form, so there are no replays.
- 02We will host LGBTQ-friendly and disability-friendly group rooms. Within our budget and means, disability access is currently supported via live captioning; for other needs, or if you can offer more support, please reach Julia.
- 03Presenters' content, views and expression represent their own experience and stance only — not those of the China Hub team or the Carl Rogers Center. The team will do its best to make room for different voices.
Echoes from 2025
Words from participants and the team
Five stars. The formats were varied, and across two days I felt the sincerity of organizers, presenters and participants alike. My first encounter group felt wonderful. The fee was humane too — the lowest of any conference I've attended, yet the one I gained the most from.
I came without high expectations, yet learned a great deal and understood the approach more deeply. Groups and talks alike felt relaxed; here everyone can stretch out without being on guard. I'd hoped for a small scoop of water and stumbled instead upon an unexpectedly deep lake. I look forward to every year's gathering.
I think it's a really good gathering — a decentralized, de-hierarchized feeling that's still rather rare here.
My second time on the ADPCA team, and our first Chinese-language edition. I'm glad we gave our utmost to create a space for such encounters. There's plenty still to improve — I hope to keep co-creating with the Chinese person-centered community.
We invite you to meet us at ADPCA — to see yourself, to be seen by one another, to create together, and to celebrate together.
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