Australia
Prof. Ross Menzies andDr. Rachel Menzies
- Ross Menzies: University of Technology Sydney; President, WCCBT
- Rachel Menzies: University of Sydney
KeynoteDeath anxiety, terror management theory and CBT for fear of death.
People
Speakers and Organising Committee
Leading voices in CBT, Culture and Indian Psychology
Confirmed
Keynote speakers
United Kingdom
Prof. Paul Salkovskis
- Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford; Director, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
KeynoteCognitive models and treatment of OCD and health anxiety.
United Kingdom
Prof. Rachel Tribe
- Professor of Applied Psychology, University of East London; Chair, Careif
KeynoteCulture, faith and community mental health; work with faith leaders.
Invited speakers
To be announced
The team
Organising Committee
ICCBI 2027 is organised by the Indian Association for CBT (IACBT).
Convenor and scientific chair
Conference Convenor and Chair
Dr. Nimisha Kumar, PhD
Founder and President, IACBTPresident, ACBTAHonorary Treasurer, WCCBT
Scientific Committee Chair
Dr. Priyaranjan Avinash, MD
Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences
Co-convenors
Co-convenor
Dr. Prasanta Roy
Institute of Psychiatry, KolkataLife Member, IACBT
Co-convenor
Dr. Rajendra Sharma
Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences
Co-chairs
Co-chair
Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Satapathy
Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New DelhiLife Member, IACBT
Co-chair
Prof. (Dr.) Ritu Sharma
SLS, PDEU, GandhinagarLife Member, IACBT
Co-chair
Prof. (Dr.) Susmita Halder
Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s University, KolkataLife Member, IACBT
Portfolios
Registration and Hospitality
Dr. Swati Jain
Life Member, IACBT
Membership Desk and Support
Ms. Anupama Gadkari
Life Member, IACBT
Publications and Awards
Dr. Nudrat Jahan
Life Member, IACBT
Social Media and Promotion
Dr. Rati Khurana
Life Member, IACBT
Cultural Programme and Activities
Ms. Laavanya Gupta
Life Member, IACBT
Event Management
Mr. Rohit Gynanani
Senior Events Consultant
Meet them in Rishikesh
12–14 February 2027 · Neeraj River Forest Resort