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.
Behavioral Confluence 2026 (BC 2026)
https://www.behavioralconfluence.com/
12–14 February 2026
Behavioral Confluence 2026 (BC 2026), scheduled for 12–14 February 2026, is hosted by the Behavioral Decision Lab, School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Building on the global origins of behavioral decision-making, the conference seeks to spark dialogue across disciplines, cultures, and contexts, with a particular emphasis on relevance to the Global South.
The Confluence is structured around five key sub-themes:
1. Foundations and Frontiers in Behavioral Decision Science
2. Behavioral Foresight: Risk, Anticipation, and Futures Thinking
3. Cultural and Contextual Models of Decision-Making
4. Solution Mindset and Behavioral Interventions
5. Ethics, Digitality, and Behavioral Design in Governance
Spotlight Online Series is a prelude to the main event, scheduled from January 27 to February 6, 2026, featuring keynote talks and conversations with distinguished scholars and practitioners from across the world.
BSPHN Conference 2026 (Behavioural Science in Public Health Network)
https://www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-events/bsphn-conference-2026-complexity-and-behavioural-science-practical-strategies-and-innovation-for-complex-problems
The Venue, Leicester De Montford University, LE2 7BU
Pre-conference Workshops: Monday 9th March 2026 12.30 – 17.00 GMT (followed by a complementary evening networking event).
Conference main event: Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 - 16:00 GMT
This year the BSPHN explores how behavioural science is being used to help the public sector to respond to the challenge of complexity.
What to expect:
Inspiring keynote talks from leaders in behavioural and public health sciences
Interactive workshops and skills sessions
Real-world case studies from NHS, local government, and public sector organisations
Networking opportunities with peers and potential collaborators
Whether you’re a student exploring behavioural insights, a public health practitioner applying evidence in practice, or an academic shaping the research agenda — this conference is for you.
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.