Mental Health Conferences

The Next Big Ideas Conference

The Next Big Ideas Conference will be held on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. This event will cover various issues including social class, connecting undergraduates to world events, and climate psychology.

February 20–21, 2026 Tempe, Arizona In-person Event

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The Next Big Ideas Conference is an interdisciplinary event co-sponsored by several APA divisions, including Developmental Psychology and Environmental Psychology. Attendees can expect presentations on a range of topics such as social class, climate psychology, and educational strategies for undergraduates. The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among professionals in psychology and related fields.

The agenda includes a poster session, keynote presentations, and discussions on various psychological and social issues. Participants will have opportunities to engage with experts and peers, enhancing their understanding of current challenges and innovations in psychology.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates
February 20–21, 2026
Location
Arizona State University
City/State
Tempe, Arizona
Event Format
In-person

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Division 1 (The Society for General Psychology & Interdisciplinary Inquiry)

Division 1 is a division of The American Psychological Association, focusing on general psychology and interdisciplinary inquiry.

Email: adminofficer@apadiv1.org Phone: (202) 336-5500

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

Friday evening includes a poster session with light snacks and drinks. Saturday's schedule features breakfast and late registration, opening remarks, presentations from various divisions, morning and afternoon sessions, and closing remarks.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

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Jeffrey Jensen Arnett

Discusses Moral Egoism.

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Daniel L. Sullivan

Presents on Dynamic rather than Static View of Categorization.

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Susan A. Nolan

Focuses on Refining Undergraduate Psychology.

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Zena R. Mello

Covers Social Class Discrimination.

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Isis Settles

Explores Epistemic Exclusion on Marginalized Researchers.

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Naji Abi-Hashem

Discusses Cultural Basis of Trauma and Resilience.

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Malathie Dissanayake

Integrates Geoculture and Ecoculture.

Other Links and Information

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