Share your project at BIG Difference BC 2026!
BIG Difference BC 2026: Building Resilient Futures with Behavioural Insights
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- 9:00am-4:00pm Pacific
- Free & online
In 2026, our annual BIG Difference BC conference will explore how researchers and practitioners are using behavioural science to change behaviour in complex systems with:
- Keynote address by Julia Minson (Harvard Kennedy School)
- Special session on trust and behavioural insights
- Lightning talks and BI briefs from folks working across sectors to change behaviour in complex systems
Do you have a BI project to share?
We invite submissions for lightning talks and BI briefs:
- Recent projects that use behavioural science to toward building resilient futures are particularly welcome, given this year’s conference theme.
- Recent projects that use BI more broadly to encourage positive behaviour change are also welcome.
- A variety of presenters are encouraged. We welcome submissions from across government, academia, and the public, non-profit, and private sectors in BC, across Canada, and beyond. We will review multiple submissions from large organizations, provided that they represent distinct projects from different individuals or units.
Details
- Lightning Talks: Lightning talks typically provide a walk-through of a project, with a focus on methods and results. Presenters have a maximum of 15 minutes to present and 5 minutes to take questions. For examples, please see previous lightning talks.
- BI Briefs: BI briefs are an opportunity to share a concise overview of a project. Using breakout rooms, presenters have a maximum of 5 minutes to present and 5 minutes to take questions. Accepted formats include a single poster-style slide or a deck with maximum 2-3 slides. For examples, please see previous micro-presentations.
Submit now!
Submissions due by 11:59pm Pacific on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Additional details at https://BIGdifferenceBC.ca/call
