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Sessions and Events

Join Us to Experience

  • Lectures by world-renowned scientists from around the world
  • Symposia discussing exciting advances in neuroscience
  • Nearly 14,000 abstracts with new research 
  • Exhibitors sharing new tools, technologies, and publishing options
  • Events specific to networkers, advocates, and other career seekers
  • 100 + satellite events held in conjunction with the annual meeting
  • Download the meeting mobile app and access the Neuroscience Meeting Planner (NMP)

Scientific Program

  • Lectures

    Each year, SfN’s Program Committee invites leading scientists to give lectures on hot topics in neuroscience.

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  • Minisymposia

    Junior investigators present exciting and cutting-edge research.

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  • Symposia

    These panel sessions are focused on timely, relevant research from across the field.

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  • Basic-Translational-Clinical Roundtables

    These interactive panel discussions encourage debate and conversation from clinician-scientists at all levels.

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  • New Programming

    Check out the presentation formats and session types that are new to SfN's annual meeting this year.

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  • Continuing Medical Education

    By attending CME-designated events, physicians gain a broad overview of the field and detailed information about recent research.

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Neuroscience Meeting Planner

Use the NMP to browse all abstracts, sessions, presentations, and exhibitors and to create your personalized itinerary for Neuroscience 2018.

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Networking Events

  • SfN-Sponsored Socials

    All SfN-Sponsored Socials will be held in the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

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  • Professional Development Workshops

    This year’s tracks are Career Paths, Collaboration & Networking, Neuroscience Education, and Success in Academia.

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  • SfN Preconference Sessions

    Arrive a day early to attend a preconference session. Engage with leading experts for training on cutting-edge scientific topics or for an informal dialogue on factors that influence their research. To attend, add the appropriate course to you annual meeting registration.

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  • Events and Meetings

    Attend these events focused on networking and public outreach.

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  • Graduate School Fair

    A unique opportunity for prospective students and their advisers to meet face-to-face with representatives from neuroscience graduate programs.

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  • Meet-the-Experts Series

    An opportunity for students and postdoctoral researchers to engage experienced neuroscientists in an informal dialogue on a variety of topics.

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Satellite Events

See all of the satellite events happening in San Diego during the Annual Meeting

  • Find a Satellite Event

    View all the planned symposia, meetings, and social events happening around San Diego during the week of the Annual Meeting

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  • Satellite Event Policies

    Learn more about hosting satellite events at SfN annual meeting.

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