Kaufman Family Research Symposium
23th July 2025 | VIP Executive Art’s Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
Topic: “Intelligence and Creativity: Past Insights, Present Debates, and Future Directions”
The Kaufman Family Research Symposium, a highlight of the KIE Conference, returns on July 23 with a compelling exploration of one of psychology’s most enduring debates: the intricate relationship between intelligence and creativity.
Under the theme “Intelligence and Creativity: Past Insights, Present Debates, and Future Directions,” this year’s symposium will bring together leading researchers, educators, and industry innovators to examine how our understanding of these cognitive forces has evolved. From early theoretical frameworks to groundbreaking contemporary studies, we will explore critical questions:
- How have historical perspectives shaped our current understanding of intelligence and creativity?
- What does modern research reveal about their intersections and distinctions?
- How can emerging technologies, AI, and neuroscience inform future directions in intelligence and creativity research?
This thought-provoking session will challenge traditional assumptions, highlight real-world applications, and offer a roadmap for future inquiry. Whether you are an academic, a practitioner, or a policymaker, this symposium promises insights that will shape the next era of creativity and intelligence research.
Papers or presentation proposals are also invited on the following or related topics:
Research in Psychometric tests – i.e. tests of ability, including verbal, numerical, spatial reasoning and critical thinking aptitude tests and personality and traits tests including personality questionnaires examining individual preferences, etc.
IQ Tests and Human Intelligence
Models in the Social and Behavioural Sciences
Innovations in psychometric theory, modelling and technologies
Technology-based assessment
Good practices in testing and assessment
Test development and validation in international and multicultural environments
Research in psychological assessment and psychometric testing
Test security and privacy in a globalized digital world
Innovation research methodologies
Integrity of Educational Testing and Assessment
Critique emerging research findings
IQ tests research limitations
IQ tests research design and methods