West Coast Neuroecon 2026
Annual Symposium
May 1, 2026 | Luskin Conference Center, UCLA
The West Coast Neuroeconomics Symposium brings together decision scientists from across the West Coast and beyond. Join us for a day of cutting-edge research, collaboration, and discussion on the mechanisms underlying decision-making.
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Christian Ruff, PhD
University of Zurich | Professor of Neuroeconomics and Decision Neuroscience
Prof. Ruff’s research focuses on human motivation, decision-making, and learning, combining behavioral experiments and computational modeling with neuroimaging and brain stimulation.
Featured Speakers
Cary Frydman
Nina Rouhani
Ian Ballard
Kate Wassum
Ming Hsu
Uma R. Karmarkar
John A. Clithero
Leor Hackel
Dan Schley
Program — Friday, May 1
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:25 AM | Talk 1 |
| 10:25 - 10:50 AM | Talk 2 |
| 10:50 - 11:15 AM | Talk 3 |
| 11:15 - 11:45 AM | Coffee Break |
| 11:45 - 12:10 PM | Talk 4 |
| 12:10 - 12:35 PM | Talk 5 |
| 12:35 - 1:35 PM | Lunch |
| 1:35 - 2:20 PM | Plenary Talk |
| 2:20 - 2:45 PM | Talk 6 |
| 2:45 - 3:10 PM | Talk 7 |
| 3:10 - 3:40 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:40 - 4:05 PM | Talk 8 |
| 4:05 - 4:30 PM | Talk 9 |
| 4:30 - 4:55 PM | Talk 10 |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner (invitation only) |
Venue
Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center
425 Westwood Plaza, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Getting There: Fly into LAX (13 miles) or Burbank (20 miles). UCLA is accessible via I-405 (exit Wilshire or Sunset Blvd).
Accommodations: The Luskin Conference Center has 254 guest rooms on-site. Additional hotels available in Westwood Village and Santa Monica.
Registration
Registration is free. Register here
Organizers
Sponsors
The Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership
Generously supported by Meyer and Renee Luskin. Learn more
Questions? Contact us at wcneuroecon@gmail.com