2026 Conference

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Sunday, June 7 - Monday, June 8, 2026

(Program begins Sunday afternoon on June 7)

Harvard Kennedy School

Conference Co-Chairs: Jennifer Lerner, Elizabeth Linos, Julia Minson

Register by 11:59pm on Monday, March 16th to receive $100 off your registration.

Enter code: BSPA2026EARLYBIRD for the early bird discount.

Join 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.

BSPA Conference is held in collaboration with Duke Behavioral Science & Policy Center, Behavioral Grooves, and Behavioral Scientist.

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With the common goal of exploring ways to collaborate to serve the public interest, our speakers will discuss how behavioral insights can enhance private and public-sector practice, helping bridge the divide between behavioral scientists and practitioners.

Call for Proposals — Submission Period Closed

The deadline to submit proposals was February 1.

Conference Registration Now Open

Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal—the submission deadline has now passed. While we are no longer accepting proposals, we’re excited to welcome attendees to join us for an engaging conference featuring timely research, thoughtful discussion, and practical insights at the intersection of behavioral science and policy.

We encourage all interested participants to register and be part of the conversation with academics, policymakers, and organizational leaders. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you to our sponsors

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There is a growing movement among public and private sector leaders to help bridge the divide between behavioral research and policy. We are a key part of this movement — as an information hub and as a community builder, fostering collaboration and connecting those applying behavioral science to specific problems for the greater good. We need you to join us in making this effort have a lasting impact.