15th Annual Behavioral Science & Health Symposium

The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) will host the 15th Annual Behavioral Science and Health Symposium on November 13–14, 2025, at The Study at University City Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.

November 13–14, 2025

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This annual event convenes experts from academia, industry, and government to explore emerging research and practical innovations at the intersection of behavioral science and health. Attendees will engage in thoughtful discussion, share cutting-edge findings, and collaborate on strategies to shape the future of health behavior and policy.

The 2025 symposium will feature keynote addresses by two renowned leaders in the field:

• Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health

• John List, PhD, Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, University of Chicago

  
  

Call for Abstracts

Abstract submissions are currently being accepted for symposium presentations. The deadline for submission is August 5, 2025. For submission guidelines and additional information, please refer to the official Call for Abstracts.

This event is made possible with support from the following co-sponsoring centers:

• The Roybal Center for Therapeutic Optimization using Behavioral Science

• USC-Yale Roybal Center for Behavioral Interventions in Aging

• NBER Roybal Center for Behavior Change in Health

  
  

Questions about the symposium may be directed to the event coordinator, Samantha Fellman, at safellm3@upenn.edu.

All are welcome to join this vibrant community working to improve health through behavioral science.