The STAR in Sensory Nudges Conference explores how sensory science shapes behavior, well-being, and sustainability. Themed DEAR: Designing Engagement, Acceptance, and Response, it brings together researchers and practitioners working on the sensory cues that nudge people toward healthier and more sustainable choices — across food and non-food contexts alike.

Sessions span sensory systems and perception, consumer behavior and quality of life, applied industry practice, and interdisciplinary measurement methods including biometrics, brain imaging, and AI. Hosted by the University of Arkansas Sensory Science Center as it marks its 30th anniversary, the conference is a meeting point for anyone connecting sensory research to real-world behavior change.