Across the globe, conflicts both erupt and smolder. Lives are lost, people are wounded, and communities are uprooted. Volatile geopolitics have intensified already delicate situations, while powerful digital technologies are opening up new arenas of confrontation. The work of preventing violence and fostering peace has always been urgent, but in recent years it has felt especially critical. On Friday, February 6, join us online for an event that delves into the newest research and ideas at the intersection of behavioral science and peace and conflict. The event is free, and you can register here. Below you’ll find more details about the theme and the full program.
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm New York/Bogotá | 2:00pm – 9:30pm London | 3:00pm – 10:30pm Berlin/Lagos | 5:00pm – 12:30am Nairobi
Location: Online
Cost: Free to attend
Register: Register here
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Theme: Hard Truths & Paths Forward
Wherever we encounter conflict or peace, we encounter ourselves—our beliefs and feelings, our social norms and cultural traditions, our political systems and public institutions. Deepening our understanding of who we are is essential to imagining who we might become: societies locked in violence or communities committed to peace.
The theme of Neuropaz 2026—hard truths and paths forward—captures the many obstacles that define this field: shrinking budgets for research and humanitarian work, technologies that fuel anger and division, and leaders who choose power over reconciliation. Neuropaz 2026 will convene leading scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and funders to confront these challenges directly. Through frank, open dialogue about what impedes progress, we…