Montreal, Canada, 2027

July 23-25, 2027

Grounded in Research, Guided by Practice: Advancing Understanding of Emerging Adulthood

Two and a half decades of research have established emerging adulthood as a vital and influential field of study, shaping how we understand and support young people in this developmental period. Our CEA theme invites scholars and practitioners to extend this legacy by engaging in dialogue that bridges empirical insight and real-world application. We welcome contributions that illuminate how research can inform and transform practice – and, in turn, how practice can deepen, challenge, and refine our theoretical understanding. By fostering this reciprocal exchange, we aim to advance a field that remains both scientifically rigorous and meaningfully connected to the lived experiences of emerging adults.

Preliminary High-Level Schedule of Events

July 23, 2027 Friday	Preconference Workshops	9:00am-1:00pm
	Lunch Break Bring your own box	1:00-2:00pm
	Parallel Session I	2:15-5:45pm
	Parallel Session II Invited Lecture	4:00-5:30pm
	Poster Session I	5:45-6:30pm
	Special Presidents Kickoff Reception	6:30-7:00pm
July 24, 2027 Saturday	Parallel Session I	8:00-9:30am
	Keynote Address	9:45am-11:15am
	Parallel Session II	11:30am-1:00pm
	Poster Session II Lunch	1:00-2:00pm
	Parallel Session III Invited Lecture	2:00-3:30pm
	Parallel Session IV	3:45-5:15pm
July 25, 2027 Sunday	Parallel Session I	8:00-9:30am
	Presidential Address	9:45-11:15am
	Parallel Session II Presidential Symposium	11:30am-1:00pm
	Poster Session III Lunch	1:00-2:00pm
	Parallel Session III Invited Lecture	2:00-3:30pm
	Parallel Session IV	3:45-5:15pm