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The wait is over – BNA2027 registration is open! 25-28th April 2027

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Registration for BNA2027 – the 8th International Festival of Neuroscience – join us in Belfast from 25th – 28th April 2027.

Three days of science, connection and discovery await. Those of you who have been to BNA Festivals before know that this is more than a conference. It’s a chance to come together with the neuroscience community to share ideas, discover new research, build collaborations and shape the future of our field.

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Explore an outstanding scientific programme

The BNA2027 scientific programme is now available to explore, bringing together the breadth and diversity of contemporary neuroscience across eleven themes. Discover:

🧠 Plenary sessions featuring an outstanding line-up of leading international neuroscientists

🔬 Symposia showcasing cutting-edge research across the breadth of neuroscience

💡 Interactive workshops exploring research, careers, skills, policy, culture and more

🌍 Eleven scientific themes covering the breadth and diversity of neuroscience

BNA2027 brings together research from across the neuroscience community – spanning discovery, translation and clinical research, innovation and technology, education, research culture and the wider research ecosystem.

There’s something for every area of neuroscience, with opportunities to explore new ideas, connect across disciplines and discover research beyond your own field.
Explore Programme

Present your research

Contribute your research to the scientific programme and join the list of esteemed international presenters!

BNA are now accepting poster abstracts for both Traditional and Pre-Registration posters. Whether your research is completed, in progress, or in the planning stages, they have poster categories that suit your research stage.
Submit your abstract

And there’s so much more to experience

BNA2027 brings the neuroscience community together in one place, with opportunities to:

BNA Members save even more

Early bird registration is now open, so now is the time to secure your place. As a BNA Member, you can save up to 30% on top of early bird registration rates, so there’s even more reason to register early.

There are also limited bursaries available to support travel and attendance at BNA2027 – submit your application by 31st January 2027.
Register at BNA Member rate

Posted on 15/09/2026