The 2026 ARC BITA Conference is a national and international leader in applied behavioural research. The conference brings together researchers interested in applying Behavioural Insights to address real world problems in close collaboration with government, industry and the not-for profit sector.

Now in its 7th year, the conference welcomes researchers from all fields, including but not limited to: Applied & Experimental Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Social Psychology & Evolutionary Psychology, Evolutionary Biology, Education, Health, Demography, Sexuality & Gender, Political Science, Religion, Anthropology, Scientometrics, Sports, Engineering, Mathematics, Management, Business Studies, Creative Industries, and Philosophy.

Our 2026 ARC BITA Conference is proudly sponsored by Queensland’s Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Join us on:

Date: Monday 9 February 2026
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: OJW Room, S Block, QUT Gardens Point

Tickets are now available online:

General Attendance
Price Including Tax $79.00

Student / Concession
Price Including Tax $49.00

Note: Registration includes Monday lunch catering and conference dinner ticket.

Abstracts are now open online.

If you’d like to discuss any opportunities to be part of BITA 2026, please contact
Dr Stephen Whyte at sg.whyte@qut.edu.au.