Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to announce that the Keynote for the 2026 Annual Meeting will be Sander van der Linden, PhD. Sander van der Linden is a Professor of Social Psychology in Society at the University of Cambridge and one of the world’s leading experts on misinformation, social influence, and the psychology of decision making. He directs Cambridge’s Social Decision-Making Lab, where he studies how false information spreads and how societies can build resilience against it. His pioneering work on psychological inoculation—the idea that people can be “prebunked” against misinformation much like a vaccine protects against a virus—has shaped global approaches to combating manipulation and protecting public trust.
Sander van der Linden, PhD
Professor of Social Psychology in Society, University of Cambridge
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, 28 June
Short Courses
Speed Mentoring
Opening Plenary
Welcome Reception/ Poster Session
Monday, 29 June
1:1 Mentoring
Poster Session
Keynote Presentation
Lee Lusted Elevator Pitches
Committee Meetings & Workshops
Concurrent Symposia & Oral Presentations
Social Event: Oslo City Hall
After Hours: Raadhuset Bar
Tuesday, 30 June
Poster Session
1:1 Mentoring
Committee Meetings & Workshops
Concurrent Symposia & Oral Presentations
Presidential Address
Leadership Awards
Past Presidents Reception
Networking Dinners
Wednesday, 1 July
Poster Session
1:1 Mentoring
Early Career Awards
Concurrent Symposia & Oral Presentations
Editorial Board
Career Development Panel
Program Spotlight
Setting Priorities in Global Health in Uncertain Times – How and What
The Price of Innovation: A Debate on Drug Value and Affordability
Where Evidence Meets Preference: Embedding SDM in Guidelines
Social Event at Oslo City Hall
Separate Ticket Required
Join us Monday evening (June 29th) for a uniquely Oslo evening at the 2026 SMDM Annual Meeting. Thanks to support from the Oslo municipality, we’re able to offer this year’s social event at an especially low price, helping us keep it as affordable and accessible as possible for all meeting attendees. We’ll begin at Oslo City Hall (in Norwegian: Rådhuset, pronounced “ROHD-hoos”), the waterfront landmark where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year. Enjoy food and drinks, explore the building’s dramatic murals and artwork, and take in views of the harbor just outside.
Annual Meeting Timeline (subject to change)
14 January, 2026
2 March, 2026
23 March, 2026
23 March, 2026
11 May, 2026
18 June, 2026
27 June, 2026
28 June – 1 July, 2026
Call for Abstracts, Short Courses, and Symposia Closes
Symposia, Short Course Decisions to Submitters
Abstract Notices to Authors
Registration Opens
Early Registration Closes – Regular Registration Rates Apply
Registration Closes – On Site Registration Only
Board of Trustees Meeting, Times TBD
48th Annual Meeting
Registration Fees
If you are not a member and want access to the member pricing you should become a member before you register.
Member Class:
Regular Members:
LMIC, Emeritus, Bridge, Trainee and Student Members:
Non-Members:
Early Registration:
USD 650
USD 425
USD 980
Registration:
USD 750
USD 500
USD 1250
Hotels & Logistics
SMDM has booked a limited number of rooms at the Radisson Blue Scandinavian Hotel in Oslo. In addition, there are several hotels throughout the area that we have arranged discounts for until they are at capacity.
Please visit the Hotels & Logistics page for more details and for booking information.
Please be aware of a fraudulent “travel agency” targeting our community. We have been notified that multiple SMDM members have been contacted by “Global Travel” (reservations@gtravelexpert.com) attempting to solicit hotel bookings.
This outreach is not legitimate. Please do not book your hotel stay through them or provide any personal information. We also invite you to forward any suspicious email to info@smdm.com.
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Holbergs gate 30, 0166 Oslo, Norway
Travel Information
48th Annual Meeting Chairs
Emily Annika Burger, PhD
Torbjørn Wisløff, MSc, PhD
Scientific Review Co-Chairs:
Darin Zahuranec, MD, MS
Natalia Kunst, PhD
Awards Chair:
Mark Bounthavong, PharmD, PhD
DART Committee Co-Chair:
Ellen Lipstein, MD, MPH
Jesse Jansen, PhD
Lee B. Lusted Student Prize Co-Chairs:
Ryan Suk, PhD, MS
Jennifer Spencer, PhD
Career Development Chair:
Jinyi Zhu, PhD, MPH
Marissa Reitsma, PhD
Stijntje Dijk, MD, PhD
Meeting Development Chair:
Ivar Kristiansen, MD, PhD, MPH
Short Course Co-Chairs:
Stavroula Chrysanthopoulou, PhD
Jacob Jameson, MS
Social Media Co-Chairs:
Alistair Thorpe, PhD
Pia Sofie Henkle
International Engagement Co-Chairs:
Anton Avanceña, PhD
Kine Pedersen, PhD
Ambassadors: Eline Krijkamp, PhD, Tom Trikalinos, MD, PhD, Dan Matlock, MD, Ellen Engelhardt, PhD, Jeremy Goldhaber-Fiebert, PhD, Marc Sculpher, PhD, Ankur Pandya, PhD, Saskia Knies, PhD, Sven Klijn, MSc, Rowan Iskander, PhD, MA, Kelsey Snook, MA
