Society of Experimental Social Psychology (SESP) Annual Conference
SESP Annual Conference
The Annual Conference of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology will be held in Madison, WI from October 12-14, 2023. Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend symposia on cutting edge social psychological research and network with fellow researchers. There will also be an informal paper session and Saturday evening reception. The conference is open to SESP members, post-docs, and faculty who self-identify as social psychologists. Graduate students may attend if they are sponsored by a current SESP member. All conference participants are expected to follow the SESP Convention Code of Conduct.Conference Information
Registration
If you are a SESP member, please login to your SESP account at the SESP Member Login site (your email address is your username), then click on “Events and Registration” to begin the registration process. You may also want to pay your yearly dues at the same time you register–look for the “renew membership” box when you begin registration. If you are NOT a SESP member, you may register at the SESP website. If you are a graduate student, will be prompted to indicate the name of your SESP member host. Your host must be in attendance at the SESP meeting.Program
Preliminary Schedule A detailed schedule and program will be released in late August.Wednesday, October 11
PreconferenceThursday, October 12
Preconference Conference Registration (3:00 – 7:00 pm) Welcome Reception Honoring New SESP Members (6:00 – 9:00 pm)Friday, October 13
Conference sessions (8:30 am – 6:00 pm) DEI Plenary Session (2:10 – 3:20 pm)Saturday, October 14
Conference sessions (8:30 am – 6:00 pm) Evening Reception (7:00 – 10:00 pm)Monday, October 16, 2023
Postconference (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)Preconference
Person Memory Interest Group (PMIG)
The Person Memory Interest Group invites researchers in social cognition (broadly defined) to attend their preconference. Meeting and registration information is available at this link. Person Memory is co-organized by Jackie Chen (jacqueline.chen@psych.utah.edu) and Gordon Moskowitz (gbm4@lehigh.edu).Postconference
Social Science & Sustainability Solutions (4S)
Researchers interested in proenvironmental behaviors, sustainability, and climate change are invited to attend “Social Science & Sustainability Solutions,” a half-day conference that will take place on the morning of the Monday following SESP (October 16). The goal is to bring together social psychologists interested in sustainability, scholars from the University of Wisconsin–Madison who conduct climate-related research that is relevant for social scientists (i.e., the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies), and members of the community who work on related initiatives. Meeting information and registration can be found at this link. The Social Science & Sustainability Solutions postconference is co-organized by Markus Brauer <markus.brauer@wisc.edu>, David Sherman <sherman@ucsb.edu>, and Matt Ginder Vogel <mgindervogel@wisc.edu>.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
SESP Statement on DEI
SESP prioritizes principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity. Membership in the society is available to all social psychologists (post-5 yrs Ph.D.) regardless of their background (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, language, culture, nationality, religion, or physical ability). SESP values diversity and actively seeks to increase the inclusion of individuals from underrepresented and historically excluded groups. SESP aims to ensure equity by maintaining fair and transparent procedures and providing equal opportunities for all to engage with their colleagues. SESP values open dialogue and debate, often involving unresolved and controversial scientific issues. While encouraging rigorous exchange, we also oppose discourse that, intentionally or unintentionally, perpetuates bias and contributes to an unwelcoming environment for all scholars.Planning Your Visit
The conference will be held at the Madison Concourse Hotel.
You will need to book accommodations directly with the hotel, using this link. These heavily-discounted room rates will be available until Wednesday, September 13 (unless we sell out our room block prior to this date). Be sure to book as early as possible to secure your room.
The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W Dayton St,
Madison, WI 53703
The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W Dayton St,
Madison, WI 53703
Several airports are located near Madison. These include:
Dane County Regional Airport (4.6 miles from conference hotel)
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (84.3 miles from conference hotel)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (132 miles from conference hotel)
There are buses that provide transportation from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Madison several times a day. Information on each bus route is linked below.For both routes, the recommended Madison stop is 250 N. Lake St – Madison UW Campus, which is 0.7 miles from the conference hotel.
Madison offers a fantastic array of dining options from ethnic to continental cuisines to burgers and everything in between! For a comprehensive list of dining options in the downtown area, contact Madison’s Central Business Improvement District. For a list of dining options in Madison and surrounding communities, visit the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For things to do in the Madison area, check out the Official Visitor’s Guide