The second Social Behavior and Experiments Meeting (Social Bee Meet) will be held on June 25, 2026, at Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) in Colombia. The workshop brings together researchers using experimental and behavioral methods to study individual and collective behavior, offering a platform to present new work and exchange ideas among both established and early-career scholars (see previous versions of the workshop here)
The event will take place at the El Jardín (the garden) campus of UNAB. Recognized as one of Colombia’s top ten most sustainable universities, UNAB blends tropical biodiversity with modern academic infrastructure. This setting, where the lush landscape of the Santander region meets a commitment to innovation and sustainability, provides an inspiring atmosphere for the vibrant discussions and collaboration of the Social Bee Meet.
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome words | |
| 09:00 – 10:20 | Session 1 |
09:00 – 09:40 · Michelle Acampora - ETH Zurich Peer referrals boost take-up of valuable opportunities 09:40 – 10:20 · Rachid Laajaj - U. Andes Collective Projects, Trust and Altruism |
| 10:20 – 10:50 | Coffee break | |
| 10:50 – 12:50 | Session 2 |
10:50 – 11:30 · Natalia Candelo - CUNY Queens College I work, so I choose 11:30 – 12:10 · Jhon Díaz - UNAB Promoting Professional Development in Adult Learners |
| 12:10 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 15:20 | Session 3 |
14:00 – 14:40 · Pedro Rey-Biel - ESADE Ideological alignment and evidence-based policy adoption 14:40 – 15:20 · Manu Munoz - NYUAD & UNAB From Availability to Access: Gatekeeper Selection and Class Gaps in Opportunity Allocation |
| 15:20 – 15:50 | Coffee break | |
| 15:50 – 17:10 | Session 4 |
15:50 – 16:30 · Beatriz Helena Vallejo - Ethos Behavioral Team Behvioral work at Ethos 16:30 – 17:10 · Juan Felipe García - IPA Evidence that scales: running experiments inside government. Lessons from IPA Colombia |
| 19:00 | Conference Dinner (for speakers) |
