Programme

Parallel Session Two
Times	Sessions
9:00	Registration & Networking
9:30	Welcome Professor Linda Bauld, BR-UK Co-Director, University of Edinburgh & Scottish Government Lecture Theatre 1
9:45	Keynote: Boost — empowering behaviour change to address global challenges How can we help people make better decisions in an increasingly complex world? In this keynote, Professor Ralph Hertwig introduces the concept of “boosts”—interventions designed to build individuals’ cognitive and motivational competences rather than steer their choices. Drawing on research in bounded rationality, simple heuristics, and learning from experience, he will explore how boosts can enhance autonomy, support smarter everyday decisions, and strengthen societal resilience. Ralph will highlight real-world applications across pressing global challenges, offering an ethical and effective alternative to traditional nudges. Professor Ralph Hertwig, Max Planck Institute for Human Development Chair - Professor Susan Michie, BR-UK Co-Director, University College London Lecture Theatre 1
10:30	Capability Survey - Lecture Theatre 1
10:45	Mid-Morning Break & Poster Viewing - Room M208/ M209
Parallel Session One
11:15	Decisions, Data & Policy Chairs: Prof. Pedro Bordalo, University of Oxford Dr. Arkady Konovalov, University of Birmingham Room 109	AI & Digital Chairs: Dr. Martin Chandler, University of Birmingham Dr. Maggie Guanyu Yang, University College London Lecture Theatre 2	Health & Wellbeing Chairs: Dr. Vera Buss, University CollegeLondon Prof. Jamie Brown, University College London Lecture Theatre 1	Environment & Sustainability Chairs: Dr Elif Naz Coker, University College London Dr. Dan Thorman, University of Sheffield Room 202
11:20	O1. AI in public policy: A behavioural challenge Oliver Hauser, University of Exeter	O4. Perceptions of People Living with Diabetes and Healthcare Professionals Towards AI-Assisted Screening in the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme: A Mixed-Methods Study Umar Chaudhry, City St George's, University of London	O9. Is price important in encouraging substitution to alcohol-free and low- alcohol drinks? Using a cross-commodity purchase task among higher-risk drinkers in the UK to explore cross- price elasticity and substitution effects Lucy Burke, University of Sheffield	O14. Public messaging for summer risks: Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires - Learnings from working with government policymakers Katherine Saunders, BR-UK & UCL
11:30	O2. Behavioural science at the FCA – to strategic…and beyond! David Stallibrass, Financial Conduct Authority	O5. AI in Behavioural Research Amy Rodger, University of Edinburgh	O10. Designing Effective Public Health Gambling Messages: A Two-Stage Experiment Devashish Ray, NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences	O15. Investigating behavioural barriers to sustained engagement of volunteer champions for local water security and climate adaptation insub-Saharan Africa Will Ingram, London School of Economics
11:40	As above	O6. When intentions are translated into actions: A thematic qualitative investigation of the factors associated with caregivers’ engagement with a chatbot-led parenting intervention in South Africa Maria Ambrosio, University of Oxford	O11. Experiences and Perceptions of Food Bank Use Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in High-Income Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review Ellie Ansell, University of Birmingham	O16. Multi-Actor Behaviour Journey Mapping (MABEJ): a new behavioural design tool for mapping complex public policy and administration processes Katarzyna Mikołajczak, Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics
11:50	O3. How cognition shapes reasoning and decisions Pedro Bordalo, Oxford’s Saïd Business School	O7. Development of a Copilot Agent for behavioural analysis and intervention design in the pharmaceutical industry Clare Maloney, IQVIA	O12. Who Should Set Your Defaults? Experimental Evidence on Personalisation, Paternalism, and Transparency Malte Dewies, University of Cambridge	O17. Drought governance and behavioural dynamics in England Hannah Perriton, Environment Agency
12:00	Panel Session	O8. Testing the impact of choice architecture to reduce exposure to potentially harmful content online on Video Sharing Platforms. Wouter Landzaat, Verian Group UK	O13. Acute Alcohol Intoxication on Metamemory Processes and Accuracy When Recalling Sexual Offences Heather Flowe, University of Birmingham	O18. Using message framings to promote pro-environmental grocery purchasing behaviour: An online experiment. Helena Wehling, UK Health Security Agency
12:10	Panel Discussion Q&A for session
12:20	Lunch & Poster Viewing - Room M208/ M209
13:15	Debate: Who Owns Trust? Experts, Citizens, or Algorithms? Debaters: Dr. Richard Amlôt UK Health Security Agency Dr. Marco Bardus University of Birmingham Professor Oliver Escobar University of Edinburgh Dr. Rachel Singleton Ulster University Business School Chair: Professor Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Centre-UB Deputy Director, University of Birmingham Lecture Theatre 1
14:00	Keynote: The future of behavioural research and policy With the challenges of government being fundamentally uncertainties about public behaviour, we need more than ever to craft behavioural research that is timely, specific and practical. In this keynote, Professor Taylor will explore successful examples of research to impact, identifying what worked and why, and the lessons this has for the next generation of behavioural researchers. Professor Paul Taylor, Lancaster University Chair - Professor Jessica Woodhams, Centre-UB Director, University of Birmingham Lecture Theatre 1
14:45	Curium Solutions Presentation - Lecture Theatre 1
15:00	Movement / Coffee Break and Poster Viewing - Room M208/ M209
15:30	Decisions, Data and Policy Chairs: Dr. Sharon Cox, University College London Dr. Marie-Louise Sharp, University of Birmingham and the Cabinet Office Room 109	AI & Digital Chairs: Dr. Amy Rodger, University of Edinburgh Dr. Charlene Rose, University of Birmingham Lecture Theatre 2	Health & Wellbeing Chairs: Dr. Julze Alejandre, University of Edinburgh Professor Joanne Hart, University of Manchester Lecture Theatre 1	Enviroment & Sustainability Chairs: Prof. David Shipworth, University College London Dr. Joshua Kearney, University of Birmingham Room 202
15:35	O19. Prevalence and Patterns of Potentially Harmful Online Choice Architecture in Online Marketplaces Victoria Coleman, Department for Business and Trade	O24. Co-creating and evaluating a Telegram-based chatbot to encourage family planning among vulnerable women in Lebanon Marco Bardus, University of Birmingham	O29. Integrating theory and narrative: co producing the SPACES intervention for alcohol reduction Emma Davies, Oxford Brookes University	O34. Resident motivations, intentions and behaviour in the transition to low carbon housing: A Qualitative Longitudinal perspective Fiona Shirani, Cardiff University
15:45	O20. Using Synthetic Participants to Study Price Personalisation on Online Platforms: Methodological, Ethical, and Operational Insights Shaymaa Hussein-Samy, Department for Business and Trade	O25. Phone Ownership, Digital Literacy and Mental Wellbeing Outcomes in UK Children and Adolescents Jacquelynn Ennis, University of Birmingham	O30. Before Behaviour Change: a socio-political critique of the application of behaviour change concepts to WAter, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in Low and Middle Income Countries Nicola Gale, University of Birmingham	O35. Understanding how UK households are using secondary heating to inform low-carbon heating policy Annabel Knightley, Verian Group UK
15:55	O21. Experiences, Information, and Attitudes Toward Refugees: Evidence from an Information Provision Experiment. Runping Zhao, University of Oxford	O26. Complexity, Narratives, and Causal Reasoning Scott Dickinson, University College London	O31. Leveraging choice architecture to support healthier food choices in online delivery platforms David Dearlove, Nesta	O36. Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme Sludge Audit John Stephen, Scottish Government
16:05	O22. The Trust-Adoption Gap in AI Financial Tools: A Behavioural Mediation Model Chun Wing Hung, Durham University Business School	O27. The Role of Shared Social Identity in Misinformation Susceptibility Lily Parsons, University of York Visfo	O32. Evaluating a School-Based Vaping Prevention Programme Adapted for UK Adolescents Jennifer Cassarly, North Yorkshire Council	O37. Behavioural signals in electricity consumption: Insights from a large scale, usage-linked standing charge trial Annu Dwivedi, Ofgem
16:15	O23. Credit where credit is due: How can AI's role in credit decisions be explained? Cameron Belton, Financial Conduct Authority	O28. False and Misleading Information: A Summary of Evidence on What it is, Why it matters, and How to respond. Thomas Webb, University of Sheffield	O33. What really engages local communities in healthy lifestyle services? Learnings from a public health service in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Emily Rayner, Claremont	O38. Revisiting Climate Change Risk Communication: The Registered Report Mega-study on the Persuasiveness of the Most-Cited Climate Messages Nick Pidgeon, Cardiff University
16:25	Panel Discussion Q&A for session
16:50	Capability - Learnings - Lecture Theatre 1
17:00	Prizes and Closing Remarks Professor Jessica Woodhams, Centre-UB Director, University of Birmingham Lecture Theatre 1
17:15	Networking & Drinks reception (registration required) - Upper Ground and Level 1

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