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Transforming Brain Research and Medicine

The EBRAINS Summit unites people working in neuroscience, technology, and policy from across Europe for four days of discussion, learning, and collaboration – with a focus on how the EBRAINS Research Infrastructure can support research questions and contribute to addressing real-world challenges.

What to Expect

The EBRAINS Summit 2025 will offer a diverse programme designed for researchers, institutions, innovators, and decision-makers. Taking place over four days in Brussels, the event includes keynote talks, open discussions, poster sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Whether you're sharing your work, exploring new tools, or building new partnerships, there’s something for every part of the neuroscience ecosystem.

Monday 8 December 2025 | EBRAINS Internal Day and PhD Networking

Programme coming soon

Tuesday 9 December 2025 | Open to all: A Public Day for Brain Research and Innovation

10:00
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10:30
Opening with welcome speeches
10:30
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11:00
Welcome – Transforming Brain Research and Medicine
11:00
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11:30
EBRAINS as a driver for research and development in Europe
11:45
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12:30
Neurotechnology: An upcoming revolution in science, medicine and society
13:30
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14:30
Medical data for enabling progress in healthcare in Europe and beyond
14:30
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15:15
Epinov trial: Impacts and lessons learned
15:45
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16:30
Setting new standards in neurology in Europe

Wednesday 10 December 2025 | Research powered by EBRAINS

9:30
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10:00
User experience
11:30
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12:15
Keynote by Prof. Onur Güntürkün
13:45
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14:30
Future Computing
13:45
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14:30
Brain Modelling and simulation
14:30
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15:15
AI for Neuroscience and Neuro AI

Thursday 11 December 2025 | Joint Day with INCF on FAIR and Open Neuroscience

9:30
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10:15
NeuroAI: gaps, challenges, and opportunities
10:30
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12:00
Building Bridges between large-scale brain initiatives
13:00
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14:30
Neuroscience Education Plenary by INCF and EBRAINS Education Task Force
14:30
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15:30
Sustainability of research infrastructure for decision makers

Featured Voices at EBRAINS Summit 2025

Get to know some of the keynote speakers and special guests who will take the stage in Brussels. These thought leaders are advancing neuroscience, shaping policy, and pushing the boundaries of research and innovation across Europe and beyond.

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Be Part of the Programme: Submit Your Abstract

Are you working on research that deserves the spotlight? Submit your abstract for a chance to present your work during the interactive poster sessions at EBRAINS Summit 2025.

Whether you’re an early-career researcher or a seasoned expert, the poster space is where ideas connect and collaborations begin.

More information on guidelines and submission is available here.

Submission deadline

28 August 2025