Theme 2026
Bridging Mind, Science & Context.
Traditional models of behavioral decision-making have predominantly emerged from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic (WEIRD) contexts. These amazing models offer good foundational insights. It is less explored if their explanatory power is equally applicable to diverse socio-cultural ecosystems, such as the Global South and East, where decisions are deeply embedded in community values, institutional trust, systemic constraints, and affective histories.
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Behavioral Confluence 2026 seeks to take up this discourse by creating a confluence of scientific approaches, lived experiences, cultural variability, and contextual realities. It aspires to highlight research, interventions, and applications that are responsive to real-world decisions across domains like health, sustainability, education, governance, digital well-being, parenting, workplace behavior, and justice systems.
Themes 2026
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Foundations and Frontiers in Behavioral Decision Science
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Behavioral Foresight: Risk, Anticipation, and Futures Thinking
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Cultural and
Contextual Models of
Decision-Making
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Solution Mindset and Behavioral Interventions
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Ethics, Digitality, and Behavioral Design in Governance
Spotlight sessions
Shape Better Decisions
Spotlight sessions by global leaders in behavioral decision-making bring together pioneering researchers, practitioners, and innovators from around the world to share cutting-edge insights.
Attendees gain practical frameworks and evidence-based strategies that can be applied to business, policy, healthcare, and everyday life.
Insight Panels
Behavioral Application Insights
These sessions explore real-world applications of behavioral science across diverse sectors such as digital health, education, climate action, parenting, and governance. Speakers share practical examples of how behavioral insights can address pressing challenges and drive measurable impact.
The aim is to equip participants with tools they can adapt and implement in their own contexts.
Workshops Sessions
Hands-on Training
These workshops provide hands-on training in the latest methods and tools for designing effective behavioral interventions and applying decision analytics.
Participants learn how to identify behavioral barriers, develop targeted solutions, and evaluate impact using data-driven approaches.
Research Exchanges
Paper Presentation
Research exchanges spotlight cutting-edge empirical, conceptual, and applied studies from across the behavioral sciences. These sessions create a platform for scholars and practitioners to share findings, challenge perspectives, and spark new lines of inquiry.
By bridging academic rigour with real-world relevance, they foster collaborations that push the boundaries of knowledge
Networking & Collaborations
Connect and Collaborate
connect participants with leading experts, renowned institutions, and interdisciplinary scholars. These interactions open doors to meaningful partnerships, joint research, and cross-sector projects.
Attendees can exchange ideas, explore synergies, and build lasting professional relationships. The goal is to create a vibrant community that continues to grow beyond the event.
Nudge Studio
Solve real-world problems in our hands-on Nudge Studio.
