Join us in Cambridge for a lively day blending art and psychology insights at the annual Empsy® Cambridge-Peterborough Forum!

The Cambridge-Peterborough Forum: Annual Symposium on Art, Psychology & AI

Date & Time: September 17, 2027 at 9:00 AM (BST)

Venue: Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge Campus

Hosted by: Cambridge-Peterborough Forum / Empsy® Limited

Join us for the Annual Symposium on Art, Psychology & AI event that offers a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic intersection of art, AI and psychological science within a vibrant academic and professional community, an interdisciplinary gathering bringing together psychologists, artists, researchers, and community convenors to explore the intersections of artistic practice, public meaning-making, and psychotherapeutic inquiry.

Taking place in an intimate 15-person boardroom setting at Allia Future Business Centre in Cambridge—and broadcast live globally via Google Meet—this hybrid event features short presentation showcases, roundtable dialogue, a casual networking walk, and an optional guided afternoon tour of Cambridge art galleries led by Dr. Ho Law.

Held at the Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge Campus, this symposium promises engaging discussions and insightful presentations that inspire innovation and collaboration.

Mark your calendar for September 17, 2027, and be part of this exciting gathering dedicated to advancing understanding at the crossroads of creativity and the mind!

Call for Papers & Presentation Proposals

We invite academics, psychotherapists, coaching psychologists, digital artists, researchers, and technological innovators to submit presentation abstracts for the 2027 Annual Symposium on Art, Psychology & Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Selected presenters will have the opportunity to deliver a 15-to-20-minute talk (in person in Cambridge or virtually) and participate in our panel discussions. Selected papers will also be considered for inclusion in our forthcoming research publications and learning portal.

Suggested Themes & Tracks:

Art & Psychotherapy: Visual art as a mirror for the unconscious, shadow integration, and therapeutic holding environments.

SAGE AI & Ethical Technology: Operationalising Slow AI, productive friction, and human agency in high-speed digital systems.

Living Labs & Civic Innovation: Co-designing art and technology in public spaces, cultural heritage, and corporate workplaces.

Human Dignity (Würde): Preserving human context, neurodiversity, and ethical stewardship in digital transformation.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit your proposed abstract to Prof. Dr. Ho Law at drholaw@empsy.co.uk with the subject line "Symposium 2027 Abstract Submission".

Your submission should include:

Title of your proposed presentation.

Abstract (250–300 words outlining your core thesis, methodology, or creative practice).

Biography (100 words) and current organizational/institutional affiliation.

Preferred Delivery Format: In-person (Allia Cambridge) or Virtual Stream.

Key Dates & Timeline:

Abstract Submissions Open: Monday, 2 November 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, 29 January 2027

Notification of Acceptance: Monday, 8 February 2027

Final Programme Release: Monday, 22 February 2027

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