International Symposium on Sex Therapy 2027

The 4th Annual International Symposium on Sex Therapy (ISST), hosted by the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST), will convene in Rome, Italy, for three days of focused scholarly exchange, advanced clinical dialogue, and international professional engagement. Building on the growth and momentum of previous symposia, the 2027 gathering is organized around a clear and timely mandate.

This year’s theme—Standards in Practice: Clinical Excellence in Psychosexual Therapy—explores how the field can strengthen professional expectations across education, ethics, research, and clinical practice. As psychosexual therapy continues to expand globally, questions surrounding training quality, professional accountability, evidence-informed care, and ethical consistency have become increasingly urgent.

This symposium provides a structured forum for clinicians, educators, researchers, and organizational leaders to critically examine what constitutes best practice in psychosexual therapy and how professional standards can be responsibly developed, maintained, and implemented across diverse clinical, cultural, and regulatory contexts.

Hosted in the culturally rich and historic city of Rome, just minutes from the Colosseum, the symposium offers rigorous academic and clinical programming alongside meaningful opportunities for professional connection, collaboration, and collegial exchange.