The Next Big Idea Conference
February 20–21, 2026
On the campus of Arizona State University
Please save the date of February 20–21, 2026 for our second The Next Big Idea Conference. 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).
Friday evening (5:30–8:30) 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)
Registration Fees*
Member of APA Divisions 1, 7, 9, 24, or 34
Early Bird: $125 | After February 15th: $150
Non-Member
Early Bird: $150 | After February 15th: $175
Student Member of APA Divisions 1, 7, 9, 24, or 34
Early Bird: $75 | After February 15th: $100
Student, Non-Member
Early Bird: $90 | After February 15th: $115
*Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included with registration fees.