We are organizing the first VALENCE ASYMMETRIES conference on March 19th-20th 2026 at the Pompeu Fabra University, Poblenou Campus, Sala Nau. This interdisciplinary event will discuss themes which are central to the Valence Asymmetries project, including the role of valence asymmetries in perception, emotion, morality, language, and communication. Discussion will draw upon insights from philosophy, psychology, and linguistics.

Invited speakers:

Hans Alves (Ruhr Universität Bochum)

Frédérique de Vignemont (Institut Jean Nicod)

Saif M. Mohammad (National Research Council Canada)

Pascale Willemsen (Universität Zürich)

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