Power Status & Influence Network Conference 2026 - Academic Registration
Join us in Melbourne for the 2026 PSI Network Conference on power, status & influence — 3 days of insight and connection.
About this event
We’re thrilled to welcome PSI Network members to Melbourne for a stimulating three‑day event that brings together world‑renowned academics, thought leaders, and practitioners exploring social hierarchy — power, status, and influence — across disciplines.
Because the 2026 conference requires more travel than usual for most attendees, organizers Jen Overbeck and Nick Hays have designed a more substantial and collaborative format. The main academic conference spans two days, followed by a new program open to members of the business community.
Program overview
Days 1 & 2 — Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March 2026
Program Chair: Nick Hays (Michigan State University)
A varied program featuring talks and interactive sessions from leading scholars across the PSI Network disciplines, plus evening social activities.
Day 3 — Monday 23 March 2026
Program Chair: Jen Overbeck (Melbourne Business School)
PSI Network members who have recently published books will share their work with conference attendees, alongside special guests from the Melbourne business community.
For the full program, accommodation options, and ideas for what to do in Melbourne, please visit the conference website here.
Tickets
Academic Full Program — 3‑Day Conference (21–23 March)
- Early‑bird: AUD $240.00 (available until 15 December — limited allocation)
- General: AUD $270.00
All prices are in AUD and includes GST.
Speakers and PSI Guests may also register via this page. An access code is required.
Included with your ticket
- Conference access for all scheduled sessions on your chosen days
- Conference dinner at one of Melbourne’s most unique venues — the Old Melbourne Gaol — featuring a three‑course meal, premium drink options, and a chance to learn about the site’s rich history, all within walking distance of Melbourne Business School
Venue
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street
Carlton, VIC, Australia
Questions?
For enquiries, please email Jen Overbeck at j.overbeck@mbs.edu.
Join us in Melbourne for the 2026 PSI Network Conference on power, status & influence — 3 days of insight and connection.
About this event
We’re thrilled to welcome PSI Network members to Melbourne for a stimulating three‑day event that brings together world‑renowned academics, thought leaders, and practitioners exploring social hierarchy — power, status, and influence — across disciplines.
Because the 2026 conference requires more travel than usual for most attendees, organizers Jen Overbeck and Nick Hays have designed a more substantial and collaborative format. The main academic conference spans two days, followed by a new program open to members of the business community.
Program overview
Days 1 & 2 — Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March 2026
Program Chair: Nick Hays (Michigan State University)
A varied program featuring talks and interactive sessions from leading scholars across the PSI Network disciplines, plus evening social activities.
Day 3 — Monday 23 March 2026
Program Chair: Jen Overbeck (Melbourne Business School)
PSI Network members who have recently published books will share their work with conference attendees, alongside special guests from the Melbourne business community.
For the full program, accommodation options, and ideas for what to do in Melbourne, please visit the conference website here.
Tickets
Academic Full Program — 3‑Day Conference (21–23 March)
- Early‑bird: AUD $240.00 (available until 15 December — limited allocation)
- General: AUD $270.00
All prices are in AUD and includes GST.
Speakers and PSI Guests may also register via this page. An access code is required.
Included with your ticket
- Conference access for all scheduled sessions on your chosen days
- Conference dinner at one of Melbourne’s most unique venues — the Old Melbourne Gaol — featuring a three‑course meal, premium drink options, and a chance to learn about the site’s rich history, all within walking distance of Melbourne Business School
Venue
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street
Carlton, VIC, Australia
Questions?
For enquiries, please email Jen Overbeck at j.overbeck@mbs.edu.
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Location
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street
Carlton, VIC 3053
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