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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We look forward to continuing these conversations and to future collaborations, exchanges, and gatherings in the field of cultural evolution

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A special thank you to the organizing teams, partners, and contributors whose dedication made this gathering possible 👏

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

From plenaries to thematic sessions, the conference brought together diverse perspectives and fostered meaningful exchanges across disciplines, methods, and ideas 🌍

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

As CES 2026 comes to a close at UM6P Rabat 📍, we extend our sincere thanks to all participants, speakers, and organizers who made these three days so rich and engaging.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This marked the conclusion of CES 2026 after three days of rich discussions, exchanges, and collaboration. A strong foundation for continued conversations ahead

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The afternoon featured joint CES/HBES sessions, including a plenary and a roundtable fostering dialogue across disciplines, methods, and epistemological approaches 🤝

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Thematic sessions throughout the morning explored diverse perspectives, from comparative approaches and applied cultural evolution to AI, digital media, and collective creativity 🌍

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Day 3 | CES Conference 2026 at UM6P Rabat 📍 The final day opened with a plenary by Prof. Nicole Creanza on the evolution of learned behaviors, drawing insights from both birds and humans 🧠🐦

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Another day of rich discussions and interdisciplinary exchange. Learn more about CES2026: airess.fgses-um6p.ma/ces2026

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Throughout the day, parallel sessions and thematic discussions once again brought together diverse perspectives, spanning topics such as moral psychology, religious diversity, cultural methods, linguistic diversity, and cultural and behavioral evolution.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Michelle Kline, Professor at Brunel University, followed with an insightful discussion on the role of cultural learning in shaping childbearing and childrearing practices across the lifespan, highlighting the deep connections between culture and reproduction.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Day 2 continued with a rich program, marked by two plenary sessions. Stephen Vaisey, Professor at Duke University, opened the day with a forward-looking reflection on the possible futures of cultural evolution, exploring how different intellectual traditions shape the way we understand the field.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Learn more about the conference agenda, discover our key speakers, and explore the highlights of Day 2 Agenda: airess.fgses-um6p.ma/ces2026 #CES2026

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A strong start to the conference, bringing together scholars and researchers from diverse disciplines to exchange ideas and advance the field.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In addition, multiple thematic sessions took place throughout the day, covering a wide range of topics related to cultural evolution, including social learning, language, cognition, and the transmission of cultural practices.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Pr. Bencherifa provided rich insights into the transformations unfolding in these regions and highlighted how geographical, social, and environmental factors intersect in shaping cultural dynamics.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The second plenary was conducted by Pr. Abdellatif Bencherifa (UIR), titled “Land and People of the Margins Observed: Transitional Evolution in Oases and Mountains of Morocco,”.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The day was marked by two engaging plenary sessions that set the tone for the conference. The first was delivered by Pr. Helena Miton (Stanford University), who invited participants to reflect on the limits of cultural change, offering a nuanced perspective on what culture can—and cannot—escape.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

CES Conference 2026 at UM6P Rabat 📍 The Cultural Evolution Society (CES) Conference 2026 successfully kicked off today at the UM6P Rabat campus, hosted by the Africa Institute for Research in Economics and Social Sciences (AIRESS) in collaboration with the School of Collective Intelligence (SCI).

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

📢IMPORTANT NOTICE Participants are required to bring their passport with them to access the campus. Please do not forget it, as it is mandatory for entry. We are very excited to welcome you!

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 13/13 📩 All activities proposals, video submissions, and further questions should be sent to CES2026@um6p.ma

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 12/13 🌐 Participants are welcome to record the videos in the language of their choice but should provide English subtitles. Videos must be submitted by sending a streaming link. Deadline: April 15th 2026

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 11/13 🎬 Or “Phylogenetic approaches to culture”). The clips will be reviewed by the scientific committee and those selected will be shown during the conference in Rabat and then put online on the Youtube channel of the Cultural Evolution Society.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 10/13 🌍 These should be intended for the general public as an outreach/educational clip. The films can present the filmmakers specific scientific interests or serve a more pedagogical role (e.g., presenting some key ideas of cultural evolution, such as “Do animals have culture?”

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 9/13 🎥 3.⁠ ⁠Video contest Participants are invited to submit a short video (up to 5 minutes) related to cultural evolution.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 8/13 📝 Submission Guidelines for 1. and 2. Please include a short description (max 250 words) of your proposed activity or panel, outlining the following: •⁠ ⁠Format and topic •⁠ ⁠Intended audience and relevance •⁠ ⁠Any logistical needs

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 7/13 ⏳ Proposals will be reviewed and a limited number of activities will be selected. Deadline: March 15th 2026

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 6/13 💬 We welcome proposals for brown-bag–style interactive sessions (about 1.5 hour) including methods clinics, special-interest or thematic discussions, discussions aimed at supporting junior researchers in their professional development or any other community-building discussions.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 5/13 🤝 2.⁠ ⁠Lunch Across Societies – Joint with HBES Held on the joint/overlapping day with HBES (May 13th), Lunch Across Societies offers an informal space for small-group scholarly exchange aimed at fostering cross-societal dialogue and intellectual exchange in an informal setting.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 4/13 ⏰ Proposals will be reviewed and only two panel submissions will be selected for inclusion in the program (one per day). Deadline: March 15th 2026

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 3/13 🎯 This panel should address an important topic for the discipline that is not strictly scientific but highly relevant such as issues or representation and inclusion, ethics or equity in the field, and broader issues shaping disciplinary culture.

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 2/13 🗣️ 1.⁠ ⁠Lunchtime Panel Discussion We invite proposals for a panel discussion (about 1 hour) to be held during lunch on one of the two first days of the conference (May 11th-12th).

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Post 1/13 📢🧵 Call for activities proposals ! You are invited to submit proposals for three activities to be held during the upcoming CES2026 conference:

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We would like to inform you that responses to submitted abstracts will be communicated with a one-week delay. Stay connected for more information soon !

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

👉 A reminder that the deadline for submitting your abstract to the CES 2026 #CESRabat is the 16th of November. 🔗Submit here: airess.fgses-um6p.ma/ces2026 We look forward to seeing you in Rabat!

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

👉 Full guidelines and requirements are available on the conference website. 🔗 Submit here: airess.fgses-um6p.ma/ces2026 We look forward to your contributions to CES2026!

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Cultural Evolution Society 2026 Conference | Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique - FGSES

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

📌 Submission formats include: • Standard talks (15–20 minutes) • Lightning talks (around 5 minutes) • Poster presentations • Thematic sessions (3–4 related presentations on a common theme)

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ces2026 @ces2026.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We’re delighted to share that the CES2026 Conference website is now live! We warmly invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit their presentation proposals by November 16th through the submission portal on the website.

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