The Next Big Idea Conference

February 20–21, 2026

On the campus of Arizona State University

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, photo by Ameer Basheer on Unsplash

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.

REGISTER HERE