Behavioral
Confluence 2026
Bridging Mind, Science, & Context.
12 - 14 FEBRUARY 2026
ORGANIZED BY
BEHAVIOR DECISION LAB
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), BANGALORE
About the
conference
Behavioral Confluence 2026 is an international event organized by the
Behavior Decision Lab at the School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST
University, dedicated to advancing dialogue and innovation in the field of
behavioral decision making. Rooted in the belief that human decisions are
shaped as much by context and culture as by cognition and computation,
the confluence aims to bring together interdisciplinary scholars,
practitioners, leaders, and policy influencers to explore how behavioral
science can meaningfully inform local and global challenges.
Themes Who should attend?
Policymakers and Public Administrators
Foundations and Frontiers in Behavioral Decision Public health professionals and health
Science: Exploring theoretical roots and cutting-edge decision-makers
directions in how decisions are understood, modeled,
Mental Health and Education Professionals
and studied.
Economists and development practitioners
Solution Mindset and Behavioral Interventions: Industry leaders and behavioral designers
Designing, testing, and scaling behavioral solutions NGO and CSR representatives
across health, education, policy, and society.
Researchers, scholars, and academicians in
Behavioral Foresight: Risk, Anticipation, and Futures
Behavioral Sciences
Thinking: Navigating uncertainty, crisis preparedness,
and long-term behavioral planning.
Cultural and Contextual Models of Decision-
programme schedule
Making: Understanding decisions shaped by history,
tradition, values, and socio-cultural realities, Globally, January 27 -
Spotlight online (Free for all
with exclusive references to the Global South and February 6,
the registered participants)
2026
East.
Ethics, Digitality, and Behavioral Design in February 10 & Pre-confluence workshops
11, 2026 (Special registration)
Governance: Addressing ethical dilemmas, nudging
in digital spaces, and citizen-centered public
systems. February 12 - 14,
Main events
2026
COnference
highlights
Spotlight sessions by global inviting proposals for
leaders in behavioral decision- 1. Action track workshops
making 2. Insight panel and thematic discussions.
3. Research papers for research exchange
presentations.
Insight panels on behavioral
applications in sectors like
digital health, education, Abstract Submission for
climate action, parenting, and research exchange
governance
Deadline: 31st December 2025
Workshops on methods and
Publication opportunities
tools for behavioral
A Handbook of Behavioral Insights to
interventions and decision
Social and Policy Change
analytics.
Deadline for Submission of complete
chapter: 3rd November 2025
Research exchanges
Submission of revised chapters post
highlighting empirical,
double-blind peer review: 28th December ,
conceptual, and applied 2025
research. Soft launch of the book during the
valediction of Behavioral Confluence 2026:
Networking & Collaborations 14th February, 2026
with experts, institutions, and
interdisciplinary scholars.
For more
Nudge studio design challenge information
regarding the
A mentor-led, gamified behavioral design challenge is conference visit our
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Spotlight
Speakers
Biju Dominic Massimo Ingegno Dr Rajiv Vaidyanathan
Mumbai, india Bangkok, Thailand Minnesota, US
Dr Nikkil Sudharshanan Dr. Michael Sanders Dr. Elliot Ludvig
Munich, Germany London, UK West Midlands, UK
and more
Dr. Michael Hallsworth Dr. Jaseem Koorankot,
New York, US Doha, Qatar
Action Track
Mentors
Reshma Tonse Senthil Kumar G Prakash Sharma
Founder - 1001 Stories Founder- MADIEE Games Founder- 1001 Stories
Baijesh A. Ramesh Dr. Madhavi Rangaswamy Dr. Vineesh U Sathianathan
Mental Health Advisor- Minerva Professor- Christ University Founder- First Principle Labs
University
and more
Dr. Sandya Basu Dr. Harishankar Moosath
Assistant Professor- Azim Premji Sr. UX Researcher - Infoblox
University
registration
fee structure
Early Bird
Regular Registrations
(extended till 31st Dec ,2025)
Category
Indian International Indian International
Delegate delegate Delegate delegate
Scholars / Students
[Students pack] (Free access to three ₹3,000 $50 ₹3,800 $60
days) Maximum 150 seats.
Educators / Researchers
[Academic pack] (Free access to three ₹5,000 $85 ₹6,500 $100
days) Maximum 100 seats.
Business Professionals
[Business pack] (Free access to pre-
and post-conference events)
₹7,500 $120 ₹10,000 $140
Maximum 100 seats.
Premium pack
(Free access to pre-conference &
post-conference events, free
₹25,000 $500 ₹30,000 $700
accommodation) Maximum 30 seats
* Reduction available for Christ members during registration.
# Reductions available for group (of 5) registrations.
Preconfluence action track workshop
Indian International
Category Delegate delegate
Scholars / Students
[Students pack]
₹1,500 $25
Educators / Researchers
[Academic pack]
₹2,500 $40
Business Professionals
[Business pack]
₹4,500 $65
* Reduction available for Christ members during registration.
About School of
Psychological Sciences,
Education and Social Work
The School of Psychological Sciences aims to promote high academic
standards in psychology by creating an optimal and enriching learning
environment, fostering ongoing professional and personal development,
and contributing effectively to societyʼs needs. The school fosters
reflection, service orientation, and helps embrace human values in their
vocation.
About Behavioral Decision Lab
Established in 2022, the Behavioral Decision Lab (BD Lab) is a research and
outreach initiative under the School of Psychological Sciences at CHRIST
(Deemed to be University). The lab investigates the cognitive, emotional,
and contextual drivers of decision-making through interdisciplinary
research, behavioral experiments, and applied interventions. The lab’s
mission is to bridge scientific inquiry with real-world impact by developing
evidence-based solutions that promote individual well-being, informed
choice-making, and socially responsive behavior.
Partnering organisations
First principal Mind weavers AMMA PSYDAC Society
labs for Mental Health
collaborating with department of
economics, christ university
Our patrons
Dr. (Fr) Joseph CC Dr. (Fr) Viju PD Dr. (Fr) Varghese KJ
Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Chief Financial Officer
CHRIST University CHRIST University CHRIST University
DR. anil pinto Dr. Johny Joseph Dr. Surekha Chukkali
Registrar academic Registrar Dean, School of Psychological Sciences,
christ university christ university Education and Social work
CHRIST University
Dr. Jayasankara Reddy Dr. Sudhesh N.T Dr. MEERA S NEELAKANTAN
Dean, School of Social Sciences Head, Department of Psychology Associate Head, Department of Psychology
CHRIST University CHRIST University CHRIST University
Organising chairs
academia industry
Organizing commitee
Dr. Santhosh K R Dr. Vineesh U Sathianathan
Associate Professor
Co-founder of ElegantVie Consults & Designs,
School of Psychological Sciences & Lead,
First Principle Labs
Behavioral Decision Lab
Organising commitee
Logistics: Dr. Sreenath K
Faculty and Associates: Dr. Anjali Majumdar, Dr. Subramanian S, Dr. Jayesh M P, Dr. Akanksha Rani,
Dr. ANUPAMA S, Dr. PRIYADARSHINI M S, Dr. JOJO CHACKO EAPEN, Dr. GREESHMA RAJGOPAL,
Dr. PADMAKUMARI P, Dr. JESLINE ROSE JOSHY, Dr. ATHULLYA S NAIR, Dr. VEENASHREE, Richa Abraham
Scholars and students: ATULYA MOHAN, GOPIKA G KUMAR, Navneetha k, Neda ANSARI, ANIL Jose,
Jasmine Joseph, Sneha Sindhuja, NIMISHA DAS, CHINMAYI Vaidya, MANASA MARTHALa, G Sai Prashanth,
Alina Babu, Nivedha V M, Daisy Vandana Horo, Radhika CHAVAN, Dhivyadharshini V, Aseera N, NORA E t,
Jayent Malhotra, Manish Mohapatra, Rememberance R
Behavioral
Confluence 2026
Bridging Mind, Science, & Context.
12 - 14 FEBRUARY 2026
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contact CHRIST UNIVERSITY
CENTRAL CAMPUS
Mobile : +91 9446680864 DHARMARAM COLLEGE
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