The Brain Conferences are high-level meetings bringing together outstanding researchers in key areas of contemporary neuroscience. Participants have the opportunity to discuss current concepts, define challenges for future research and interact with leaders in their field in an intimate setting.

In addition to talks, the Brain Conference will feature poster sessions, interactive sessions, communal meals, drinks and free time, giving attendees ample informal networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.

This Brain Conference is the first to take place in Crete, Greece, at the Fodele Beach Resort.

Registration

Registration fee includes:

There are two options for registration: with or without accommodation included.

Both options for registration include:

• Registration with access to the meeting & materials
• All meals aside from breakfast (coffee breaks, 4 lunches and 4 dinners)
• Welcome & Farewell Drinks
• VAT

The registration with accommodation additionally includes:

• 4-night accommodation and breakfast at the meeting venue

Registration categories

Further information will be provided in due course.

Registration dates

Early registration: 16 June – 10 July 2025
Regular registration: 11 July – 7 August 2025

For speakers and press registration, please contact the Brain Conference coordinator: brain@fens.org.

Abstract submissions

Once you have completed the registration, you will receive a link in your registration email where you can submit an abstract and apply for a stipend or Danish slot. Further information on stipends and slots for Danish scientists can be found below and in the “Stipends” tab.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract, although this is not a mandatory requirement for attending as participant.

By submitting an abstract:

• you agree to present a poster during the meeting
• you will be considered for a stipend or Danish slot (if you apply for one in the abstract submission form)
• you might be asked to present your abstract in the form of a short talk
• you might be asked to present your poster in a poster spotlight

Please note that the organisers reserve the right to not accept abstracts that are not sufficiently relevant to the meeting topic. Following the end of each registration period, submitters will be informed if their abstract was not accepted.

Please note that abstract acceptance does not mean that your registration is confirmed. Attendance to the meeting is not guaranteed until the full payment of the registration fee has been finalised.

Stipends

The Brain Prize and FENS offer 10 stipends of 1000 EUR each to support the participation of scientists in need of financial support. To apply for a stipend, you must submit an abstract and mention you want to apply for “Stipends for international scientists” in the abstract submission form (in the Stipend Application section), then fill in the rest of the necessary information mentioned in the abstract submission form (publications and funding information). The stipend awardees will be selected following the regular registration deadline.

The Lundbeck Foundation is also offering 10 stipends of 1000 EUR each for Danish scientists to attend the Brain Conference. Only researchers residing in Denmark are eligible for these stipends. To apply for a Danish slot,  you must submit an abstract and mention you want to apply for “Stipends for Danish scientists” in the abstract submission form (in the Stipend Application section), then fill in the rest of the necessary information mentioned in the abstract submission form (publications, funding information and date of birth). The Danish slots will be selected following the regular registration deadline.

Cancellation policy

Further information will be provided in due course.

Accommodation

For attendees choosing to register with accommodation included, this will be provided at the meeting venue.

Detailed information on how to reach the venue from the airport and further practical aspects will be available in due course for the final participants.

For enquiries please contact the Brain Conference coordinator: brain@fens.org