We are delighted to confirm the following keynote speakers for the 9th International Self-Determination Theory Conference 2026.
Professor Richard Koestner
University of Montreal, Canada
Title: To be annonced
Professor Marylène Gagné
Future of Work Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Title: Effects of real compensation systems on work motivation and work outcomes
Professor Woogul Lee
Department of Education at Korea National University of Education, South Korea
Title: Self-Determination from a Neuroscientific Perspective
Professor Lisa Legault
Clarkson University, United States
Title: Examining the connection between autonomy and social & environmental justice (“SDT & DEI”)
Doctror Adam Neufeld
Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada
Title: Rehumanizing Healthcare: Self-Determination Theory at the Heart of Healing
Professor Geneviève Mageau
University of Montreal, Canada
Title: To be annonced
Professor Johnmarshall Reeve
Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at the Australian Catholic University, Australia
Title: Autonomy-supportive teaching
Professor Lennia Matos
Department of Psychology at the Pontifical Catholic University, Peru
Title: Exploring Motivation and Well-being in Peru: An SDT Perspective
Professor Bart Soenens
Ghent University, Belgium
Title: Understanding the pains and pleasures of parenthood through the lens of SDT
Professor Erika Patall
Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California, United States
Title: Supporting Students’ Outcomes by Leveraging Autonomy and Agency with Cultural Relevance
Professor Robert Vallerand
University of Montreal, Canada
Title: To be annonced
Professor Catherine Ratelle
University Laval, Canada
Title: To be annonced
Professor John Wang
Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Title: To be annonced
Professor Anja Van den Broeck
Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, Belgium
Title: To be annonced
Doctor James Donald
University of Sydney Business School, Australia
Title: To be annonced
Professor Netta Weinstein
School of Psychology at the University of Reading and Research Associate at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Title: To be annonced