Melbourne, Australia • 21-23 March, 2026
Founded in 2008 by Cameron Anderson (UC-Berkeley) and Frank Flynn (Stanford University), the PSI Network is a curated, invitation-only consortium of the world’s most respected scholars of social hierarchy. Most of the membership comprises psychologists, sociologists, and management scholars studying individuals; however, we're eager to welcome colleagues examining groups, organizations, and societies, from disciplines including economics, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy, and more.
PSI’s roughly-biannual conference has been held at Stanford, Northwestern, NYU, London Business School, and UC-San Diego. In 2026, it comes to Australia for the first time; we're excited to introduce our stellar academic membership to the most vibrant and cultured city in the region, and to foster stimulating discussions and new opportunities for collaboration. As always, PSI Network Conference attendance is curated to ensure the highest quality in discussions and presentations. We regret that doctoral students are not invited to the conference (other than those from the host university).
Because the 2026 conference requires more travel than usual for most attendees, our organizers (Jen Overbeck and Nick Hays) have created a new and more substantial format for the conference. The main academic conference spans two days, Sat 21 and Sun 22 March. Then, for the first time at a PSI conference, the Monday program welcomes members of the business community and features book and game authors from among the PSI membership. This Collaborative Program (Monday, 23 March) is open to members of selected organizations.
Registration will open in late 2025.
Links to further info, registration, and the draft program - all coming soon!