A BIG Difference for BC 2018
Using Behavioural Insights to Solve Policy Challenges Together
Vancouver Program & Conference Materials
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Introduction to Behavioural Science in Policy
The first session introduces behavioural science in policy via a series of presentations and Q&A sessions. Speakers represent provincial and municipal government, academia, and Crown corporations. Video of the full conference is embedded below.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Registration
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Welcome Remarks
A BIG Difference for BC
Kirstin Appelt, University of British Columbia & BC Behavioural Insights Group
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Keynote Address and Moderated Q&A
How Can Psychology Contribute to Sustainability
Jiaying Zhao, University of British Columbia
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Practitioner Panel and Moderated Q&A
BC Behavioural Insights Group: Policy by Design
Ashley Whillans, Harvard University & BC Behavioural Insights GroupTesting Behavioural Insights at the Municipal Level
Tobin Postma, City of VancouverBehavioural Insights at WorkSafeBC
Kerri Buschel, WorkSafeBC
Applying Behavioural Science to Policy Challenges
The second session allows small groups of attendees to practice applying behavioural science to BC policy challenges in a series of hands-on workshops.
2:45 pm - 3:05 pm Network over Coffee
3:05 pm - 4:50 pm Workshops
Choosing Policy Challenges
Isabelle Andresen, BC Behavioural Insights GroupThe Essential Behavioural Insights Toolkit
David Hardisty, University of British Columbia
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Concluding Remarks
Kirstin Appelt, University of British Columbia & BC Behavioural Insights Group
Post-SESSION: Happy Hour
Please join us for a reception to network across boundaries and meet folks interested in applying behavioural insights to different policy challenges.
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm A Nudge to Network over Drinks
