February 9 – 12th, 2027 • Sydney, Australia SIPS 2027

6th International Conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies

Welcome to SIPS 2027.

SIPS 2027 will bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees from around the world to explore the mechanisms and applications of placebo and nocebo effects. The conference will showcase cutting-edge work on expectations, learning, social and cultural influences, and clinical translation across medicine, psychology, and allied health. The program will feature keynote lectures, poster sessions, symposia, topical workshops, and flash talks, alongside dedicated events for early-career researchers and practitioners. Join us to connect with an interdisciplinary community, share new methods and findings, and shape the future of placebo research.

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