Conference Roundup
Looking for some Behavioural Science inspiration this year? Below we’ve gathered up a list of conferences that are likely to offer value for our members and fellow colleagues practicing the science in the field.
4th World Conference on Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
https://www.wpbconf.org/
London, United Kingdom
15-17 May, 2026
The 4th World Conference on Psychology and Behavioral Sciences is coming to London on May 15 – 17, 2026. This psychology conference is a welcoming space for anyone interested in human behavior and psychological well-being. It is also a great opportunity to present your work, discuss the latest findings, and learn from international experts.
During the event, you can join engaging talks, helpful discussions, and presentations on the latest topics in psychology. You will meet professionals from around the world, giving you an opportunity to build connections and plan for collaborations.
And it is not just about the conference—everyone who registers will enjoy a free guided tour of London’s most famous landmarks. This way, you get a balance of academic learning and cultural exploration. Come join us and help shape the future of psychological research.
APS Annual Convention 2026 (Association for Psychological Science)
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/2026-aps-annual-convention
Barcelona, Spain
28-30 May, 2026
NEW! This year’s program features six Integrative Science Symposia (ISS), each exploring complex scientific questions through research from multiple domains. Recognizing the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on our science and society, AI topics will be found throughout the program. Additionally, you can expect to find cutting edge explorations of mental health, brain development, individual and collective cognition, language, culture, polarization and threats to democracy.
NEW!The 2026 Annual Convention will also include an Industry Day – programming that explores psychological science in non-academic settings. This is an outstanding opportunity to see how psychological science is being applied in real world settings as well as the kind of work psychological scientists do in non-academic environments.
In addition to these new offerings, the APS Annual Convention is the international psychological science conference that features cutting-edge and integrative science symposia, posters, submitted talks, and flash talks from all areas of the field.
The convention program also includes plenary sessions, methodological workshops, professional development opportunities for early-career scientists and students, networking, a teaching institute, and special, social events celebrating the culture of Barcelona and Spain.
Behavioral Science & Policy Association
https://behavioralpolicy.org/2026-conference/
Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University
7-8 June, 2026
oin us as we connect behavioral scientists, policy-makers, and practitioners to explore cutting-edge research that can strengthen societies through better information, communication, and decision-making.
This year's theme is: Strong Societies Need Good Information
Join leading behavioral scientists, executives, policymakers, and journalists at our annual Conference to explore the latest insights from applied behavioral science research addressing today’s social challenges. The 2026 BSPA Conference will bring together more than 250 behavioral scientists, policymakers, executives, and members of the media, featuring renowned speakers such as Danielle Allen, Iris Bohnet, Amira Boland, Gretchen Chapman, Robert Cialdini, Julia Lee Cunningham, Crystal Hall, Michael Hallsworth, Morela Hernandez, Ezra Karger, Judd Kessler, Betsy Levy Paluck, Julia Minson, Danny Oppenheimer, Todd Rogers, Cass Sunstein, and Philip Tetlock—plus many more to come.