The Winter Brain 2025 program will be packed with cutting-edge science, generous networking time, and social events to enjoy! The agenda will be updated regularly as session information is available. Click here for a more detailed schedule with session titles. Click here for the poster schedule.

*All scheduled programming is subject to change.

Friday, January 24, 2025 
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM  Welcome Reception for Newcomers, Travel Fellows, and Mentors 
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Welcome Reception (All are welcome!) 
Saturday, January 25, 2025 
6:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM  Plenary Breakfast 
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM  Conference Welcome and Plenary Address: Suzanne Dickson, Ph.D., Delving Into the Brain’s Orexigenic Systems 
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM  Pioneer Session #1: Claude Wasterlain, M.D.
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM  Panel Chair Training Session 
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM  Registration
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  Professional Development Session #1: Navigating the Steeps: Experience, Tips and Tools for Effective Scientific Advocacy
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM  View Exhibits and Poster Session #1 
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM  Evening Refreshment Break 
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
Sunday, January 26, 2025 
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM  Breakfast at Leisure 
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM  Board of Directors Meeting #1 (Invitation Only) 
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM  Registration
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM  Panel Sessions  
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM  Diversity & Inclusion Power Hour 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Inclusive Networking Coffee Hour 
2:30 PM – 7:00 PM Registration
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM  Data Blitz 
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM  View Exhibits and Poster Session #2 
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  Brain Talk Town Meeting: Suzanne Dickson, Ph.D., Brainy Insights About Eating and Obesity
Monday, January 27, 2025 
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM  Breakfast at Leisure 
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM  Travel Fellow & Mentor Breakfast 
7:00 AM – 11:30 AM Registration
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM  Panel Sessions 
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM  Pioneer Session #2: Allan Basbaum, Ph.D.
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  Professional Development Session #2: Presenting Your Science and Yourself to Different Audiences
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM  View Exhibits and Poster Session #3 
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM  Evening Refreshment Break 
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM  Breakfast at Leisure 
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM  Panel Sessions 
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM  Smitty Stevens Ski Slalom (Extra Fee) 
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM  Mountain Lunch 
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM  View Exhibits and Poster Session #4 
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Winter Brain Business Meeting  
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM  Special Poster Session and Reception 
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM  Breakfast at Leisure 
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM  Board of Directors Meeting #2 (Invitation Only) 
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM  Panel Sessions 
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM  Panel Sessions 
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Cocktail Hour  
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM  Awards Banquet and Dance