The Twenty-Seventh International Psycho-Analytical Congress was held in Vienna, from Sunday, 25 July to Friday, 30 July 1971, at the Hofburg Palace. The meetings were held under the patronage of Der Bundespräsident der Republik Österreich, Franz Jonas, with the Honorary Presidium of Die Bundesregierung der Republik Österreich, Der Landeshauptmann und Bürgermeister von Wien, and Der Landeshauptmann von Niederösterreich, and under the auspices of the Viennese Psycho-Analytical Society, Dr Wilhelm Solms, President.

In respect of scientific meetings, hotel accommodation and special events, the Association is indebted to the Municipality of Vienna; to Dr Hedda Eppel, Secretary of the Congress Organizing Committee; and to Dr Samuel Guttman and Dr Arthur Valenstein, Co-Chairmen of the Programme Committee, and Dr Edward M. Weinshel, Secretary of the Programme Committee.

A delightful open-air Reception, given by the Viennese Psycho-Analytical Society, was held on Sunday evening in an inner courtyard of the Hofburg