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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dear Colleagues,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The submission deadline for the ESCoP-CoPM 2026 Joint Meeting has been extended to 31 May 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We warmly invite you to submit a symposium, an individual talk, or a poster. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Join us for an outstanding scientific and cultural experience in Hangzhou, China, from 31 August to 4 September 2026.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Why You Should Join Us</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:35.7pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-17.85pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A premier scientific event</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This meeting is jointly held by the European Society for Cognitive Psychology (ESCoP) and the Cognitive Processes and Modelling Division (CoPM) of Chinese Psychological Society. The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Zhejiang University is the local host of the meeting. The meeting brings together leading researchers in cognitive psychology, perception, memory, action, language, and related domains. The program will feature high-quality symposia, cutting-edge empirical contributions, and broad international exchange. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:35.7pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-17.85pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>An exceptional location</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hangzhou is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in China, famous for its UNESCO-listed West Lake and the Grand Canal, historic architecture, vibrant cultural heritage, and excellent cuisine. Early September offers pleasant weather—ideal for both scientific exchange and exploration.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:35.7pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-17.85pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Visa-free travel for many European countries</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Participants from many European countries currently do not require a visa for short-term visits to China, making travel straightforward and convenient.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:35.7pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-17.85pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Very low registration fees</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The meeting offers exceptionally affordable registration rates compared to most international conferences, lowering barriers to participation for researchers at all career stages (350 euros for faculty members, 250 euros for postdocs, and 200 euros for students). Plus, you can book the 5-star conference hotel for accommodation with our negotiated price!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please visit the conference website for submission guidelines and further details:<br></span><a href="https://gw.zju.edu.cn/linkserver?dest=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXNjb3AtY29wbS0yMDI2LmNvbS8%3D%0D%0A&tid=_____wAn4M9nU6xpi%2BwYAQ--.5133S2&rcpt=liyu.cao%40zju.edu.cn&ifnotice=1&sender=davidpeterzell%40mac.com&rindex=1"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#954F72'>https://www.escop-copm-2026.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We look forward to welcoming you to Hangzhou.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Best regards,<br>Dr. Liyu Cao</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Zhejiang University</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>