The Next Big Ideas Conference
February 20–21, 2026 | Register Now
On the campus of Arizona State University
Registration is open for our second The Next Big Ideas Conference, February 20–21, 2026. Presentations will be as varied as issues of social class, connecting our undergraduates to world events, and climate psychology. This conference will be co-sponsored by Division 7 (Developmental Psychology), Division 9 (Social Issues), Division 24 (Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology), and Division 34 (Environmental Psychology).
Location:
Arizona State University
Memorial Union, 2nd Floor
301 E Orange St
Tempe, Arizona
Registration Fees*
Category | Early Bird Registration Fees | After February 15th Registration Fees |
|---|---|---|
Member of APA Divisions 1, 7, 9, 24, or 34 | $125 | $150 |
Non-Member | $150 | $175 |
Student Member of APA Divisions 1, 7, 9, 24, or 34 | $75 | $100 |
Student, Non-Member | $90 | $115 |
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*Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included with registration fees.
Speakers and Scheduled Events
Invited Speakers | Topic
Jeffrey Jensen Arnett | Moral Egoism
Daniel L. Sullivan | Dynamic rather than Static View of Categorization
Susan A. Nolan | Refining Undergraduate Psychology
Zena R. Mello | Social Class Discrimination
Isis Settles | Epistemic Exclusion on Marginalized Researchers
Naji Abi-Hashem | Cultural Basis of Trauma and Resilience
Malathie Dissanayake | Integrating Geoculture and Ecoculture
Friday evening (5:30–7:30) events:
Poster Session
Light snacks and drinks
Saturday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) events:
Breakfast and late registration (8:30–9:00 am)
Opening remarks (9:15 – 9:45 am)
Information from Divisions 7, 9, 24. & 34 (9:45 – 10:00)
Morning Presentations (10:00 am – 12:30 pm, including breaks)
Lunch (12:30 – 1:30 pm)
Afternoon Presentations (1:30 – 4:45 pm)
Closing remarks (4:45 – 5:00 pm)
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