2026 Conference

Sunday, June 7 - Monday, June 8, 2026

(Program begins mid-afternoon on June 7)

Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University

Conference Co-Chairs:

Elizabeth Linos, Jennifer Lerner, Julia Minson

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

Enter code: BSPA2026EARLYBIRD for the early bird discount.

For the first time since before the pandemic, the BSPA Conference will take place in person! 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 sciences research for addressing social challenges. The 2026 BSPA Conference will bring together more than 250 leading behavioral scientists, policymakers, executives, and members of the media, featuring renowned speakers such as Danielle Allen, Amira Boland, Gretchen Chapman, Robert Cialdini, Julia Lee Cunningham, Crystal Hall, Michael Hallsworth, Morela Hernandez, Ezra Karger, Judd Kessler, Iris Bohnet, Betsy Levy Paluck, Julia Minson, Danny Oppenheimer, Todd Rogers, Cass Sunstein, Philip Tetlock—plus many more to come.

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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

BSPA is seeking proposals for short presentations and poster submissions that showcase work relevant to areas in which behavioral science can have a meaningful impact on policy and practice. The conference is designed to inform and engage academics, policymakers, and organizational leaders.

Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026

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.

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Join as a member

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.