Register now for the BonnBrain3 Conference : From Genes to Circuits and Behavior.

Conference / 28 Oct, 2025
Event Start date
23 Mar, 2026 13:00
Event End Date
25 Mar, 2026 18:30
Event Location
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Germany

From March 23-25, 2026, will be hosted the 8th international BonnBrain3 Conference at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) together with the University of Bonn and the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar. Students, Post-doc, young investigators and representative of the industrial sector are invited to participate to, symposia sessions, keynotes, poster sessions, short talks and networking opportunities across disciplines. 

Strengthening the local neuroscience community through collaborations

The BonnBrain3 Conference of 2026 will bring together leading scientists, young investigators, and industry representatives to explore how neural circuits control behavior. The event will feature keynote lectures, symposia, short talks, poster sessions, and multiple opportunities for professional networking and career development.

This international event emphasizes scientific exchange across disciplines, aiming to strengthen the local neuroscience community while fostering global collaboration. 

The conference program includes:

  • Thematic symposia and plenary lectures by international experts (see the lineup of speakers here).
  • Poster sessions and short talks selected from submitted abstracts
  • A Student and Young Investigator Symposium designed to support early-career researchers
  • Career development sessions
  • Networking events

Join the Conversation: How to Take Part in BonnBrain2026


Participation in the BonnBrain3 Conference follows a two-step process: application and, upon selection, registration. Only 200 seats are available, and applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged and is already possible through this website.

  • Abstract submission period: September 1 – December 15, 2025
  • General application and registration period: September 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
  • Notification of selection for presentations: by January 15, 2026

All submitted abstracts will be considered for poster presentation, and selected abstracts will be invited for short talks or a “Posterblitz” presentation after the Opening Keynote.

Themes for Abstract Submission :

  • Cellular and molecular neuroscience
  • Circuits and systems neuroscience
  • Cognition and behavior
  • Computational and theoretical neuroscience
  • Development of the nervous system
  • Disorders of the nervous system
  • Glia and neuro-glia interactions
  • Technologies

Learn more and apply to participate in BonnBrain2026 through the official conference website. Early applications are recommended due to limited availability.