Behaviour Change Conference 2026
Our annual conferences bring together industry, academia, government and NGOs to discuss cutting-edge developments in the science and application of behaviour change to a range of global challenges.
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Conference ProgrammeKey information
Join us for the 10th International Conference from the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, held in partnership with the the BE-Change Knowledge Centre, NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal. The conference will take place in Lisbon, and there will also be an online option, allowing virtual attendees to watch the sessions live.
Conference posters can be found online on our Padlet page.
Pre-conference workshops and networking will take place on Tuesday 16 June 2026, followed by the conference on Wednesday 17, Thursday 18, and Friday 19 June (finishing at midday on Friday).
Building on the success of the sold-out 2025 conference, we are pleased to have secured a larger venue for the 2026 Conference which is closer to the centre of Lisbon; The Colégio Almada Negreiros, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (view on Google Maps).
Pre-conference day
On Tuesday 16 June join us for our pre-conference day featuring workshops, a Meet the Experts session and a Networking Reception.
Find out moreRegistration
Register to attend online.
The keynote presentations, panel discussions and symposia will be recorded and shared with all attendees after the conference.
Registration rates can be found below, we’re pleased to confirm that rates will stay the same as 2025. Please note we are unable to offer any bursaries or scholarships for the conference this year.
Standard rates (from 1 April 2026)
1. Students & Lower Middle Income Countries*: £210 / €243
2. University staff & third sector / charities: £340 / €393
3. Small companies (1-49 employees) & start ups: £340 / €393
4. Public sector: £450 / €520
5. Medium Companies (50-199 employees): £450 / €520
6. Large companies (200+ employees): £550 / €636
Early bird rates (ended 31 March 2026)
1. Students & Lower Middle Income Countries*: £155 / €180
2. University staff & third sector / charities: £285 / €330
3. Small companies (1-49 employees) & start ups: £285 / €330
4. Public sector: £395 / €457
5. Medium Companies (50-199 employees): £395 / €457
6. Large companies (200+ employees): £495 / €572
*Low, middle income countries (LMIC) Discount: to be eligible, participants must work for or study at an organisation that has its administrative offices based in an LMIC - if you are unsure about this, please consult this list on the Wellcome website.
Please note that the price in Euros is indicative only - based on the exchange rate from the UK Government's HMRC exchange rate for September 2025.
Standard rates (from 1 April 2026)
1. Students & Lower Middle Income Countries*: £90 / €104
2. University staff & third sector / charities: £120 / €139
3. Small companies (1-49 employees) & start ups: £120 / €139
4. Public sector: £120 / €139
5. Medium Companies (50-199 employees): £150 / €173
6. Large companies (200+ employees): £190 / €220
Early bird rates (ended 31 March 2026)
1. Students & Lower Middle Income Countries*: £85 / €98
2. University staff & third sector / charities: £110 / €127
3. Small companies (1-49 employees) & start ups: £110 / €127
4. Public sector: £110 / €127
5. Medium Companies (50-199 employees): £140 / €162
6. Large companies (200+ employees): £180 / €208
*Low, middle income countries (LMIC) Discount: to be eligible, participants must work for or study at an organisation that has its administrative offices based in an LMIC - if you are unsure about this, please consult this list on the Wellcome website.
Please note that the price in Euros is indicative only - based on the exchange rate from the UK Government's HMRC exchange rate for September 2025.
Conference Dinner
Join us for the Behaviour Change Conference 2026 dinner at Pap’Açorda, one of Lisbon’s most iconic Portuguese restaurants, on Thursday 18 June at 19:30. Bookings are now closed.
Please note this is an example menu and the restaurant reserve the right to change it.
Couvert
Assorted bread, garlic and coriander butter, olives
Starters to share
Tomato sauce with poached egg
Torrica — toasted bread served with black pudding and sausage made of flour
Green pea hummus with mint
Main course
Hake fillets with common cockle rice
or
Braised pork cheeks with mashed potatoes
or
Vegetarian/vegan option available upon request
Dessert
Chocolate moist cake
or
Seasonal fruit
Beverages (included during the duration of the dinner)
White wine Fiuza Sauvignon Blanc, rosé wine Fiuza, red wine Fiuza Cabernet Sauvignon, draft beer, soft drinks, water, coffee or tea.
Please note that vegetarian, vegan and dietary requirements should be indicated during registration.
Local information
Recommended hotels and discounts for conference delegates, directions, and places to eat. Read more.
Supporting Organisations
Thank you to the organisations below for supporting the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference. A special thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Smoke Free - visit their website to find out more about their app.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship enables you to raise your profile and build meaningful connections with leading figures in behaviour change.
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Join the conversation online
The conference hashtag is #BCConf2026. The Centre for Behaviour Change is on LinkedInand BlueSky.
Speaker images
Help us to spread the word about the conference! You can download an image to share that you are speaking at the conference:
Committees
We are very grateful to our 2026 Behaviour Change Conference Committee members and volunteers.
- Aaliyah Boornois (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- James Curwen (UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK)
- Dr Cristina Godinho (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Professor Fabiana Lorencatto (UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK)
- Rita Luz (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Dr Marta Marques (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Alexandre Moniz (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Professor Susan Michie (UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK)
- Maiara Moreto (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Isabelle Olson (UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK)
- Dr Carolina Silva (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal
- Carina Vasconcelos Silva (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Co-chair: Dr Marta Marques (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Co-chair: Professor Felix Naughton (The University of East Anglia, UK)
- Dr Simon Bacon (Concordia University, Canada)
- Professor Angel Chater (The UCL Centre for Behaviour Change & University of Bedfordshire, UK)
- Dr Oscar Castro (Singapore-ETH Centre, Singapore)
- Dr Stephan Dombrowski (University of New Brunswick, Canada)
- Dr Stefan Elbers (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
- Professor James Green (University of Limerick, Ireland)
- Dr Cristina Godinho (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Dr Sander Hermsen (Radboud University Medical Centre, The Netherlands)
- Dr Angelos Kassyanos (University of Cyprus, Cyprus)
- Professor Fabiana Lorencatto (The UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK)
- Dr Laura McGowan (Queen's University Belfast, UK)
- Dr Olga Perski (Tampere University, Finland)
- Professor Manuel Armayones Ruiz (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain)
- Dr Paul Sacher (Sacher AI, UK)
- Dr Paulina Schenk (The UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK)
- Dr Eline Smit (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
- Dr Rosie Webster (ZINC, UK)
- Ana Gama (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Ana Gomes (Ipatimup, Portugal)
- Miguel Duarte de Oliveira (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Susana Mourão (NOVA Medical School, Portugal)
- Sofia Ribeiro (NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal)
- Cariad Rees (University College London, UK)
- Quynh Anh Tran (University College London, UK)