Call for Papers — Forever Jung Conference

The Department of East-West Psychology at CIIS and The C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco invite proposals for a three-day conference commemorating the 150th birthday of C.G. Jung, taking place September 19–21, 2025 in person in San Francisco and virtually on zoom.

Forever Jung? C.G. Jung’s Continued Relevance During Challenging Times
Submit your proposals by June 30, 2025

C.G. Jung’s work continues to illuminate the depths of the individual and collective psyche, offering vital insights into personal transformation, cultural and social tensions, and global challenges. As we navigate an era of uncertainty, division, and rapid change, this conference seeks to explore the enduring relevance of Jungian thought in addressing contemporary issues. 

We warmly invite you to submit a proposal to present your work as clinicians, artists, cultural analysts, philosophers, activists and scholars of depth psychology. We're looking for papers, panels, experiential workshops, and creative contributions that explore Jungian and post-Jungian thought in dialogue with contemporary psychological, cultural, and ecological challenges, exploring and elucidating the continued relevance and application of Jung's theories. We especially welcome submissions that bridge disciplines and voices—depth psychology and the arts, clinical practice, community healing, spiritual and wisdom traditions, ancestral and Indigenous perspectives, and more.

Type of Presentation

• Paper Presentations: 60 minutes (30- to 40-minute presentation and 15-minute Q&A)
• Panels: 60 minutes (3-4 speakers on shared topic area, 10-minute each plus group discussion)
• Creative Presentations: 60 minutes - film, storytelling, poetry, painting, movement, dance, and other creative performance (15-minute conceptual background and aims, 15- to 25-minute performance, and 20-minute Q&A)
• Experiential Sessions: 60 minutes

Submission Requirements

Submissions should include: 

• Title and abstract (250–300 words)  
• Brief bio (100 words)
• Presentation format (paper, panel, experiential session, or creative presentation)
• For a creative presentation or experiential session: describe in some detail the theme, aims, and process, methods, etc.  

Conference Themes

We welcome proposals for papers, panels, creative presentations, and experiential sessions that engage with themes including, but not limited to: 

• Individuation and the search for meaning in an uncertain world
• The shadow and its manifestation in personal and collective crises
• Jungian perspectives on trauma, healing, and resilience
• Myth, archetypes, and symbolism in contemporary culture
• Alchemy, transformation, and the evolution of consciousness
• Cultural analysis and cultural complexes  
• Jungian-informed approaches to activism, social justice, and ecological crisis
• The role of dreams, synchronicity, and the unconscious in today’s world
• Contemporary artistic, literary, and cinematic expressions of Jungian themes

We look forward to gathering a diverse and dynamic community to celebrate Jung’s legacy and explore his continued relevance in these challenging times. 

Submit your proposals by June 30, 2025

Contact Us

For any questions please write to jung150@ciis.edu.