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Neurotech EU

BonnBrain Conference

Monday 23 March 2026, 12 am - Wednesday 25 March 2026, 12 am

The 8th BonnBrain Conference will take place from March 23 to 25, 2026 at the DZNE in Bonn, focusing on the fascinating connection between genes, neural circuits, and behavior. This international event brings together experts from various fields to explore how neural circuits influence our behavior. Leading speakers such as Cori Bargmann from Rockefeller University, Edvard Moser from the Kavli Institute, Rosa Paolicelli from UNIL, Maude Baldwin from MPI Biological Intelligence, and Zachary Knight from UCSF will share their insights.

The BonnBrain Conference provides a platform for lively discussions and informal exchanges among scientists at all levels. The program includes a diverse range of symposia, interactive presentations, and poster sessions where both established researchers and students can showcase their work. This event is not only an opportunity to learn from leading scientists but also to foster new ideas and collaborations within the neuroscience community.

Jointly organized by the University of Bonn, DZNE, and the Max Planck Institute for the Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar, the conference aims to strengthen the local neuroscience community while also promoting international connections.

More information
When
Monday 23 March 2026, 12 am - Wednesday 25 March 2026, 12 am
Speakers
Cori Bargmann (Rockefeller University) , Edvard Moser (Kavli Institute) , Rosa Paolicelli (UNIL) , Maude Baldwin (MPI Biological Intelligence) , Zachary Knight (UCSF)
Location
DZNE, Bonn, Germany
Organisation
NeurotechEU

If you are a Radboud University applicant seeking a travel grant, please follow this procedure: 
First, inform Radboud University of your intention to apply for a travel grant. Before submitting your application to the BonnBrain Conference, you must send your request to us at submissions [at] theneurotech.eu (submissions[at]theneurotech[dot]eu).

After submitting your request, Radboud University will review and approve applications on a rolling basis. Once you receive approval from Radboud University, you may proceed with the official application for the BonnBrain Conference.

Please note that approval from Radboud University does not guarantee acceptance by the BonnBrain organizers.

Official application procedure: 
Participation in the BonnBrain Conference 2026 requires following the official two-step process set by the organizers in Bonn. First, you must submit your application, which can be done with or without an abstract submission. If selected positively by the conference chairs, the next step is to complete your registration.

For detailed information and to submit your application, please visit this link. Please note that there are only 200 seats available for attendees, and applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. Therefore, early submission is strongly recommended.