Venue

Conference location

Getting to the campus

First time visiting

To get to the campus from Rabat, you can use:

• Public transportation: Take tramway Line 2 (L2) to its Sale Terminus (7 MAD), then transfer to bus line 201, which stops in front of the campus. The total bus ride (6,5 MAD) takes approximately 25 minutes, Small taxis are also an option, but the meter is unlikely to be used as the campus is outside the city. Be sure to negotiate the fare in advance, with 100 MAD as the maximum.
• On-campus accommodation: If you are staying at our campus hotel, the venue is within walking distance.

Conference days

A shuttle service will be available during the conference to transport participants from downtown Rabat to the campus and back.

Downloadables

Plenary speakers

Joint CES/HBES Plenary speaker

Keynote speaker

Key dates

Submission Conditions

There are 4 types of abstracts (each can be up to 250 words):

• Standard (15-minute) talk (these will be collated into appropriately themed parallel sessions)
• Symposium (a collection of talks of 8–12 minutes each, organized around a common theme, with a joint panel discussion and Q&A at the end)
• Lightning (~5-minute) talk (these will be collated into plenary sessions)
• Poster (accepted posters will be on display during all breaks and in a dedicated poster session with drinks reception)

You may only submit one abstract as lead author for a 15-minute talk, lightning talk, or poster.

Presentations related to cognitive science, behavioral ecology, and cultural variation are typically well-represented at HBES meetings. In addition to these core themes, we welcome submissions on a wide range of topics in evolutionary behavioral science, including but not limited to applied evolutionary research, human origins and paleoanthropology, evolutionary medicine, biological and social responses to climate change, approaches to fieldwork, genomics and epigenomics, demography, brain mapping and neuroscience, and developmental psychology.

Submit an abstract

All abstracts will be reviewed anonymously to reduce subconscious bias and ensure a balanced and diverse conference program

Key dates

Fees

Category	Early	Regular	Late
Student member (fees covered by HBES)	0	0	1500
Student non-member	2500	2650	2850
Regular member	2000	2500	2900
Regular non-member	4350	4950	5800
CES speaker	2000	2000	2000

* 10MAD = 1USD

To Register

Registration is possible via the registration form below:

Registration Form

On-campus Accommodation

The campus offers a range of accommodation options, including the campus hotel and student residences. Prices vary based on the chosen option. Both are within walking distance of the event venue.

Options		Price per night (Single room)	Price per night (Double room)
Residences	Single Room	180 MAD/Night	-
	Studio	240 MAD/Night	-
	Executive Studio	660 MAD/Night	-
	Suite	840 MAD/Night	-
Hotels	Bed Only	1008 MAD/Night	1008 MAD/Night
	Bed & Breakfast	1188 MAD/Night	1404 MAD/Night
	Half Board	1518 MAD/Night	2130 MAD/Night
	Full Board	1848 MAD/Night	2856 MAD/Night

1€ = 11 MAD / 1USD = 10 MAD

Off-campus Stay

Rabat presents a wide variety of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets. From luxury hotels and riads to cozy bed & breakfasts, you can find an adequate place to stay. Here are few hotel recommendations across different neighborhoods.

Hassan	Tour Hassan Palace
Downtown Rabat	ONOMO Hotel
Marriott Rabat Hôtel	Marriott Rabat Hôtel
First Suites Hôtel	First Suites Hôtel

Getting to Rabat

Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA)

The closest airport to the city, located approximately 30 minutes away. Taxis and bus line AE are available outside the arrivals' terminal, with fares displayed in the airport hall and taxi parking area.

Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)

The airport is 1.5 hours away from Rabat, it offers direct trains to the city departing every hour. Train tickets can be purchased online or directly at the station, with a trip cost of 100 MAD. Private taxis can be hired for approximately 900 MAD

Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)

Located 3 hours from Rabat, the most convenient option is to head to Tangier's train station and take the train to Rabat. (approximately 200 MAD).

Airport taxi routes and approximate fares

Route	Day fare	Night fare
From Rabat airport to downtown Rabat	150 MAD	250 MAD
From Casablanca airport to downtown Casablanca	250 MAD	300 MAD
From Tangier airport to Tangier train station	120 MAD	180 MAD

1€ = 11 MAD / 1USD = 10 MAD

Shuttle

Daily shuttle: A shuttle service will link the campus directly with the Hotel Onomo in the Hassan neighborhood (downtown). Shuttles will arrive at Hotel Onomo starting at 7:00 AM, with the first departing after 7:30 AM once full, and the last departing at 8:00 AM. Return shuttles will depart from the Gate 1 entrance once the conference day ends, running for up to one hour after.

Gala dinner transport: A separate bus will pick up dinner attendees from campus at the end of the final day, take you to the venue, and return you to campus. The venue is very close to downtown and easily accessible.

Taxis: Blue city taxis cannot travel from Rabat to the campus, but private "white" taxis can. We recommend Taxi Confort Maroc, which can arrange airport pickups and rides to campus for approximately 200 DH. Reservations should ideally be made 24 hours in advance. Contact them via WhatsApp at +212 668 839 763 or email [email protected]. They're available 24/7 and can communicate in English. Mention the conference when booking. Note that payment is cash only, so withdraw from an ATM at the airport before leaving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Code of Conduct

The Human Behavior and Evolution Society (HBES) is dedicated to providing a welcoming and respectful conference experience for everyone, regardless of personal characteristics such as: sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, race/ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, marital/relationship status, pregnancy, lactation, parenting/caring responsibilities, socio-economic status, accent/dialect, and level of spoken English.

By registering for HBES 2026, attendees agree to the expectations and procedures set out below.

Expectations of Attendees

Respect and collaboration

Treat all participants, HBES staff, vendors, and venue personnel with courtesy and consideration. Be respectful and collaborative, critiquing ideas rather than individuals.

Awareness of power imbalances

Pay particular consideration to power imbalances created by social and academic hierarchies, which can make it easier for some attendees than others to advocate for their own interests. Postgraduate students, for example, may feel unable to challenge unacceptable behaviour from senior professors due to perceived risks to their career prospects. Be prepared to advocate for one another.

Respectful discourse

All debate and critical discussion should be respectful, avoiding unnecessary hostility, especially during question-and-answer sessions. Use non-judgemental language when discussing people and their behaviour — for example, "multiple sexual partners" rather than "promiscuous." Recognise that the connotations of certain terms may vary across languages and cultures, and respect those differences.

Responsible use of images

Pay particular attention to the use of images in presentations. Avoid unnecessarily sexualised images, images of study participants obtained without clear consent, and other exploitative imagery (e.g., humans touching wild animals). In some culturally sensitive cases, photographic images may not be appropriate at all.

Responsible communication of evolutionary science

Be aware of the potential for distorted interpretations of evolutionary theory to be used to reinforce racist, sexist, and other discriminatory beliefs. Consider how your work may be misunderstood or misappropriated by broader audiences.

Harassment

HBES does not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of the conference organizers. Harassment can occur both on- and offline and includes, but is not limited to:

• Abuse, intimidation, or discrimination in any form
• Discriminatory verbal comments related to any of the personal characteristics listed above
• Behaviours that exclude other attendees from full participation based on those characteristics
• Sexualised images in public spaces
• Intimidation, stalking, or following
• Photography or video recording without consent
• Sharing of presentation materials without the presenter's consent
• Sustained disruption of talks or other events
• Inappropriate physical contact

Sexual harassment includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and sexually directed remarks. Such conduct constitutes harassment when it (1) persists despite rejection, (2) is grossly inappropriate, or (3) is directed at a subordinate who might reasonably fear that their position would be jeopardised if the advances were rejected.

Venue and Site Rules

Attendees must respect the rules and policies of the meeting venue, hotels, and any HBES-contracted facility.

The conference campus is dry. Alcohol may not be brought onto or consumed on the conference grounds. Please plan accordingly and respect this policy throughout the event.

Reporting and the Grievance Procedure

Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. If you need assistance, notice a dangerous situation, or see someone in distress, alert a member of the HBES grievance committee. The names and contact information of committee members are posted on the HBES 2026 conference website and on the main HBES website.

If an attendee believes they have experienced or witnessed harassment, discrimination, or bullying, they may:

• Contact a member of the grievance committee directly, in person at the conference or by email.
• Ask someone else to contact the committee on their behalf. The complainant's identity must be shared with the committee so that the complaint can be investigated.
• Bring a support person to any point in the proceedings. The accused may also bring a support person. The complainant and the accused will not be required to meet to discuss the incident.

Confidentiality and discretion are expected of all parties throughout the process.

Informal resolution

Attendees may seek assistance from the grievance committee without making a formal complaint. If the complainant wishes, committee members may attempt to resolve the dispute through informal mediation. This step does not involve a record of the encounter or sanctions by HBES.

Formal complaints

A formal complaint must be submitted in writing and will be investigated according to HBES procedure. The accused will be given the opportunity to respond to any formal complaint.

Sanctions

The grievance committee may offer advice, attempt mediation, and will report formal complaints to the HBES Executive Council. The Council may, at its discretion:

• Issue warnings
• Ask violators to leave the HBES meeting
• For serious or repeated violations, revoke membership in the Society

Grievance Committee

The current members of the HBES grievance committee are: Elizabeth Cashdan, Catherine Salmon, Jaimie Krems, Karthik Panchanathan, Nina Rodriguez, Michael Barlev, and Martin Daly. Their contact information is available on the main HBES website: https://www.hbes.com/grievance/ .

Name	Role	Contact
Sarah Alami	Committee member	[email protected]
Mathieu Charbonneau	Committee member	[email protected]
Edmond Seabright	Co-chair	[email protected]
Zachary Garfield	Co-chair	[email protected]