Padova, Italy
6-10 July 2026         

The Shaping a World-class University program of University of Padova and TRF collaborated in the organization of the 2nd TRF training school. Ever wondered how humans experience the passage of time? Join our Summer School Sensing Time: How We Process Time Across Real and Extended Realities and immerse yourself in one of the mind's most intriguing mysteries. 

Berlin, Germany
7-8 September 2026

The objective of the present workshop is to bring together researchers from different disciplines to discuss common interests around the topic of register effects in language processing.

The theme of this edition, “Working Memory, Strategy, and Consciousness”, highlights emerging directions in the field and aims, for the first time, to explicitly bridge traditional cognitive approaches with neuroscientific perspectives on working memory. Particular attention will be given to the interaction between strategic control processes, conscious access, and unconscious mechanisms in shaping working memory performance.

Chaired by Dr. Nadine Dijkstra, the ESCoP-sponsored workshop aims to move beyond neural correlates to explore causal explanations of consciousness. By examining the diverse properties of mental imagery, from aphantasia to synaesthesia and psychedelic-induced hallucinations, participants will discuss how endogenous percepts shed light on the study of our subjective experience.

Music is a window into how the brain thinks, feels, and heals. The Music & the Brain Summer School explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and music, an increasingly interdisciplinary field that connects fundamental research with real-world applications.

The Theory Methods Society organizes a Theory Construction Summer School at the University of Amsterdam this summer. The school is aimed at PhDs and more senior researchers interested in theory development and will feature lectures and tutorials by leading experts in the field. Topics discussed will be creating explanatory theory through analogical reasoning, establishing phenomena to be explained, tools and practices for theory formalization, and many more. If you’re interested, check the website for the registration link. 

Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
7-9 October 2026

The fifth edition of iWORDD will offer the research community a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of current theories and methodological advances in the study of developmental dyslexia and reading acquisition, with a special focus this year on bridging brain and behavioral sciences of reading. This edition of iWORDD aims to foster dialogue between two research traditions that have often evolved in parallel, promoting greater integration between brain-based and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. 

Ulm, Germany
30 August – 3 September 2026

Over its more than three-decade history, ECEM has grown to become the largest scientific meeting on eye movement research worldwide. The conference brings together a vibrant community of researchers working towards a better understanding of eye movements, while also using them as a tool to study a wide range of topics in neuroscience, cognitive science, and various fields of application. 

Washington DC, USA
14-18 November 2026

Each year, scientists from around the world congregate to discover new ideas, share their research, and experience the best the field has to offer. Attend so you can present research, network with scientists, attend sessions and events, and browse the exhibit hall. Join the nearly half a million neuroscientists from around the world who have propelled their careers by presenting an abstract at an SfN annual meeting — the premier global neuroscience event. 

Vancouver, Canada
7-10 March 2026

The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) is committed to the development of mind and brain research aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition. The term cognitive neuroscience has now been with us for almost three decades, and identifies an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nature of thought.

Aix-en-Provence, France
April 22-24, 2026

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Cognitive Science of Culture will be held at Aix-Marseille University from April 22 to 24, organized by Chotiga Pattamadilok and Johannes Ziegler. We invite abstract submissions for 20-minute talks and posters, spanning the full spectrum of research on the relationship between cognition and culture across disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, education, anthropology, archaeology, and the arts. 

Submissions are now open for the Joint ESCoP-CoPM Meeting 2026, held from August 31 to September 4, 2026, in Hangzhou, China. Organized by the European Society for Cognitive Psychology (ESCoP) and the Cognitive Psychology Meeting (CoPM), we invite proposals for symposia, individual oral presentations, and posters until the deadline on March 15, 2026. All submissions must adhere to a 150-character limit for titles and a 1,250-character limit for abstracts.

Heidelberg, Germany
12-16 July 2026

The International Conference on Prospective Memory will bring together researchers from around the world to discuss new findings, new methodologies, and emerging perspectives on prospective memory. We are very much looking forward to your contributions and to a collaborative scientific exchange. All conference details, registration, and abstract submission can be found on the official website.

Pavia, Italy
12-13 May 2026

We are very happy to announce that the new edition of Psycholinguistics in Flanders (PiF) will take place in Pavia, Italy on the 12th-13th of May 2026! As always, PiF aims to be a welcoming and collaborative meeting for language scientists, and we will continue the tradition of highlighting the work of early-career researchers by giving them generous space in the program and opportunities for supportive, constructive feedback. 

Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
10-12 June 2026

The conference will discuss statistical learning and its underlying mechanisms from behaviour to neuroscience, in various domains such as language, music, vision, and audition, with data from adult participants, development, individual differences, computational modeling, and non-human species. The conference will include invited speakers, regular talks, panel discussions, and poster sessions. It is an in-person event (talks, poster sessions, etc.), with no option for virtual presentations or attendance.

Äkäslompolo, Finland
29 March - 1 April 2026

LaP is a cross-disciplinary meeting that connects psychological and neuroscience research on the mechanisms of learning and brain plasticity. It is organized by the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University, the Turku Brain and Mind Center, and the Aalto Brain Centre.

Brussels, Belgium
1-2 December 2025

This two-day workshop brings together senior and junior researchers as well as clinicians from all fields — from fundamental neuroscience to clinical practice — sharing an interest in social cognition and interpersonal behavior. 

Bressanone (Brixen), Italy
5-7 February 2026

The Cognitive Science Arena (CSA, 14th edition) is a unique international conference designed for early-career researchers in cognitive science, including master’s students, PhDs, and postdocs. Unlike traditional scientific meetings, CSA gives the spotlight exclusively to young scholars, fostering an environment where they can present innovative ideas, ongoing projects, or bold, high-risk research. Senior scientists attend only as listeners and discussants, creating a supportive space for constructive dialogue and peer-to-peer exchange.

Birmingham, UK
27-29 July 2026

The International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC) is annually organized by The International Cognitive Load Theory Association (ICLTA). The conference aims to create a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and designers from around the world to share advances in cognitive load theory and innovations that extend beyond traditional instruction. 

Lyon, France
26-28 August 2026

EWOMS is a recurring, high-profile event dedicated to the study of working memory, held every two years at rotating European locations. The 11th edition will take place in Lyon, France, from August 26th to 28th, 2026. The 2026 theme — Working Memory, Strategy, and Consciousness — aims to bridge traditional cognitive perspectives and neuroscientific approaches to working memory (WM). We will explore how strategic control processes, awareness, and unconscious mechanisms interact to shape WM performance.

Crete, Greece
27-30 October 2025

This Brain Conference will bring together a unique and interdisciplinary group of internationally recognised experts in evolutionary biology, computational cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, systems neuroscience, genetics/epigenetics and clinical psychiatry, to promote synthesis and synergy between the computational, social and life sciences to advance knowledge about the adaptive mind.