The El-Erian Institute at Cambridge Judge Business School hosted the third International Behavioural Public Policy Conference in June 2024, convening leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to explore cutting-edge developments in behavioural approaches to public policy.
The conference, organised by the Institute’s Behavioural Economics and Policy Programme, featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and paper sessions examining how behavioural science can enhance policy interventions across domains including health, environment, education, gender equality and financial decision-making.
This conference exemplifies the El-Erian Institute's commitment to advancing evidence-based policymaking through behavioural insights. The discussions and collaborations formed here will significantly influence the future trajectory of behavioural public policy.
Keynote speakers
- Professor Cass Sunstein, a pioneering figure in behavioural law and policy from Harvard Law School
- Professor Elke Weber, a leading expert in decision sciences and sustainability from Princeton University
- Professor Susan Michie, a prominent researcher in behaviour change and implementation science from University College London
The annual conference offers an invaluable opportunity for public policy scholars and practitioners to reconnect, share insights, and build meaningful collaborations. We were delighted to host the association's flagship event in the inspiring surroundings of Downing College, Cambridge, providing an ideal setting to foster dialogue and advance the field of behavioural public policy.
Key themes of the conference
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Recent innovations in behavioural intervention design
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The role of digital technologies in scaling behavioural solutions
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Ethical considerations in behavioural public policy
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Methods for evaluating behavioural policy effectiveness
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Cross-cultural applications of behavioural insights
Delegates represented major institutions including government agencies, international organisations, and academic institutions from over 20 countries.
The previous iteration, second International Behavioural Public Policy conference was held at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the US. The Association will continue to rotate this event globally, and Workshops spinoff is also being set up, so that more frequent knowledge exchange could take place.
Collaboratively managing the conference was a valuable achievement for the EEI team members. We all felt that setting up this platform for global discussion and knowledge dissemination was a valuable learning experience, which we will be building on throughout our careers.
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Visit the IBPPC 2024 website to learn more about the Third International Behavioural Public Policy Conference that was hosted by the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy in June 2024.
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