WINTER CONFERENCE ON BRAIN RESEARCH

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Winter Brain is a leading annual conference on neuroscience research. It brings together a diverse group of scientists to share groundbreaking discoveries in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Through panels, workshops, and poster presentations, Winter Brain fosters the exchange of ideas at all levels of neuroscience, from the fundamental building blocks of the brain to how it influences behavior.

We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Winter Conference on Brain Research at the Big Sky Resort, January 24 – 29, 2026 in Big Sky, Montana!

Registration is not open.  All attendees, including presenters, pay the registration fee.

Registration includes the following meals and functions: Friday Opening Reception, Sunday Plenary Breakfast, Monday – Wednesday Breakfasts, Tuesday Mountain Lunch, Saturday and Monday Refreshment Breaks, Tuesday Special Poster Reception, and Wednesday Closing Banquet.

If you are staying within the Winter Brain room block at Big Sky Resort you will receive a $200 discount.*

Friday, May 30, 2025 Open the Call for Pioneer Nominations
Thursday, June 26, 2025 Pioneer Nominations Deadline
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Open the Call for Proposals
September 3, 2025 Open Registration
Thursday, September 11, 2025 Panel and Short Course Deadline
Thursday, September 11, 2025 Travel Fellow Deadline
Thursday, October 9, 2025 Poster Deadline