GAABS Gather ‘26
Student Summit
19 October thru
13 November, 2026
The Field of Behavioural Science is Evolving
And we’re here to help you stay ahead.
Gather with your peers, learn from leading practitioners, and discover where behavioural science is heading next.
As a student or early-career professional, you're entering a field in motion. Behavioural science is expanding beyond academia into real-world application, and the landscape is shifting rapidly. Gather '26 brings together speakers who are shaping that future—and peers who will shape it with you.
Over four weeks this autumn, join one-hour sessions designed specifically for students and those early in their careers. Discover practical approaches to behaviour change, learn how to translate your knowledge into business contexts, and build skills that will define the next generation of applied behavioural scientists.
You will hear from real-world practitioners and innovators shaping applied behavioural science right now.
What is working? What is being questioned? Where are the career opportunities? And what are employers looking for from students and new hires?
Across the series, you will get practical insight into:
Career pathways and opportunities
What it is really like to work in behavioural science
The skills employers are looking for
Real-world applications of behavioural science
Perspectives from practitioners, employers and innovators
Dates and Format
19 October – 13 November 2026
One-hour sessions across four weeks. Each session features leading practitioners and is designed for the interactive learner—get ready for some face-to-face time.
All times listed are Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). All sessions will be brought to you virtually; recordings will be available to registered participants for 30 days following the event.
Why Attend
For Your Professional Development
Behavioural science careers span academia, corporate settings, policy work, and innovation labs. The professionals leading these spaces are sharing their real-world insights—not just theory, about where the field is going, and the role you can play in it.
To Shape Your Career Path
You'll gain clarity on where the field is heading and what capabilities employers value most. Hear directly from practitioners about the skills, approaches, and mindsets that have opened doors for them—and how you can develop those same capabilities during your studies.
To Join a Growing Community
This is the inaugural GAABS Student Summit. You're not just attending sessions; you're helping to establish a new space where the next generation of applied behavioural scientists connects, learns, and builds together.
To Stay Current
Behavioural science is still a relatively nascent field. That means that it can move quickly. It also means that the field is still discovering the best placement for itself as a tool in public policy, private corporations and charitable and NGO work. Be a part of the journey with us at GAABS.
Whether you're exploring behavioural science for the first time or building on your existing knowledge, this summit is designed for you. Places are limited to ensure quality interaction and discussion.
Secure your place now. The field is evolving—learn where it's heading next.
Secure Your Place
Speaker Sessions
Opening Session: Behaviour Change in the Field: Nothing Always Works!
Speaker: Dilip Soman, PhD
Date and Time:
Thursday, 22 October, 3-4 p.m. GMT
The Next Generation of Behavioural Science
Speaker: Scott Young
Date and Time:
Friday, 23 October, 1 - 2 p.m. GMT
Session Description:
Five (5) core changes influencing the application of Behavioural Science
Primary opportunities (and challenges) for the field in the business world
Next-generation skills that will be critical to career success
A rationale and strategy for pursuing "BeSci-adjacent" roles
The Behaviourally Informed Curriculum Vitae
Speaker: Deborah (Deb) Braidic, MABC, MSc, Healthcare Chief of Staff, Former Co-director of Healthcare Administrative Fellowship Program, resume transformer, translator of the hiring manager’s mind for emerging professionals.
Date and Time: 3-4 p.m. (GMT)
Session Description:
This will be a nuts and bolts session that covers:
Keeping the wrong things out of your curriculum vitae
Aligning what you place on your CV with the AI screening tools
Transforming task-based representation to thematic and strategic representation (what’s additive and what’s puffery)
Thinking like a hiring manager
Creating a CV that supports you in a stand-out performance during the interview
Student Member Gathering
Moderators:
Kirra Moser, MBA, MSc, Project Manager, GAABS
Rebecca Foxcroft, Project Coordinator, GAABS
Date and Time:
Thursday, 5 November, 2-3 p.m. GMT
Session Description:
Bring a fellow colleague or student interested in membership. The session will include a drawing for a free year of membership (for new or existing members) — must be present to win.
Maximize your member perks (including access to special research platforms at a discount).
Learn about opportunities to partner with GAABS and nail your dissertation or final capstone project.
Learn about how to leverage our #StudyStories series on the GAABS blog to gain some street credibility before you even finish your degree.
Jez Groom
Professor in Practice, Author,
Entrepreneur, Management
Consultant
Melina Palmer
CEO & Podcast Host, The
Brainy Business, Author,
Consultant
Shelley Hoppe
CEO, SBC Communications
CEO, BEHAVES Academy
Vice Chair, GAABS Editorial Board
Panel Session: How to Frame Behavioural Science for a
Business Audience
Easy Ways to Make Better Decisions in Student Life & Beyond
Speaker:
Melina Moleskis, PhD
Date and Time:
Tuesday, 10 November, 2-3 p.m. GMT
Session Description:
This will be an interactive session. Come with your decision challenge to post in the chat or work through on paper. You’ll leave this session with:
A simple way to change the question before you answer it, because many stuck decisions are stuck on the wrong framing, not a lack of information.
A quick test for how much thought a decision actually deserves, so you can stop agonising over the ones you can undo and save your attention for the ones you cannot.
A handful of small changes to the way you decide, designed to take minutes rather than become another system to maintain, and useful well beyond student life.
The chance to apply them to a decision you’re sitting with right now, including questions you can send in advance.
Closing Session: Behavioural Science as a Superpower: Reframing Skills for the Next Generation
Speaker: Jez Groom
Date and Time:
11 November, 3-4 p.m. GMT
Session Description:
The last decade has been defined by proving the value of applied behavioural science; the next generation will put it firmly into practice.
This session will help participants shape the story for the continued growth of the sector from a fledgling academic field to a thriving new discipline all around the world.
Pricing and Registration
For GAABS Members
Registration is Free
Already a member? Your membership includes access to all Gather '26 Student Summit sessions. Simply register here with your member credentials at the link below.
For Non-Members
A Low-Fee Opportunity
Even if you’re not a member, we’ve kept our registration pricing low — to remove as much friction as possible for you to join us.
What You’ll Get
Access to five industry-leading sessions across four weeks
Live interaction with speakers and peers
Recorded sessions available for 30 days post-event
A community of fellow students and early-career professionals committed to applied behavioural science
Insight into real-world applications and career pathway