It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 18th International Congress of IACAPAP, the International Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions. We are proud to tell you that the high quality and the great number of the submissions sent in will give us a most stimulating and exciting scientific event. The program includes Key Note presentations, oral presentations, seminars, work groups and posters by the most distinguished and experienced researchers and clinicians from our fields, ranging from developmental neuroscience and basic research to clinical applications, therapeutic techniques, caring sciences and social, psychological, educational and cultural aspects as well.

In Istanbul, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of one of the most magnificent historical cities of the world, a capitol of greatest importance for human culture, religion, economy and not of less importance, famous also for its food.

Looking forward to meeting with you in Istanbul,