BSPHN Conference 2026 – Complexity and Behavioural Science: Practical Strategies and Innovation for Complex Problems
Join us in the vibrant city of Leicester to explore how behavioural science is shaping responses to complex public sector challenges.
Discover innovative research, practical insights, and collaborative opportunities in addressing ‘wicked’ problems, multifaceted interventions, and systemic change.
Network with the largest gathering in the UK of public health and public sector leaders and practitioners in behavioural and social science who are seeking:
- Learning & inspiration from examples of the latest work across the UK
- Practical tools to increase the effectiveness of interventions and services
- A national community dedicated to changing behaviour to improve public health outcomes and enable more effective, efficient and equitable public services
When and where
Pre-conference Workshops: Monday 9th March 2026 12.30 – 17.00 GMT (followed by a complementary evening networking event)
Conference main event: Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 - 16:00 GMT
Venue: The Venue, Leicester De Montford University, LE2 7BU
About this event
This year the BSPHN explores how behavioural science is being used to help the public sector to respond to the challenge of complexity.
What to expect:
- Inspiring keynote talks from leaders in behavioural and public health sciences
- Interactive workshops and skills sessions
- Real-world case studies from NHS, local government, and public sector organisations
- Networking opportunities with peers and potential collaborators
Whether you’re a student exploring behavioural insights, a public health practitioner applying evidence in practice, or an academic shaping the research agenda — this conference is for you.
Call for abstracts
If you would welcome the opportunity to share your work at the conference, please see the abstract page for details. Follow the link to the submission form and send to us by Sunday 7th December 2025.
Ticket information
Tickets will be available soon for the 1-day conference or a value 2-day bundle including the pre-conference workshops.
Bursary
To enable those in unpaid positions / education to have opportunity to attend, we offer two bursaries. These will cover conference registration fee (including Pre-conference workshops) and travel costs (NB – bursary does not cover any accommodation). Successful applicants will be required to attend the event and provide an event write-up for the BPSHN publication.
If you wish to apply by email for a bursary, please tell us (in up to 500 words) why you should be awarded the bursary at conference@bsphn.org.uk
Bursary applications will close after 19th December 2025. If your application is unsuccessful, you can still get a ticket at the early bird rate.