We are delighted to announce that the 11th European Working Memory Symposium (EWoMS) will take place in Lyon, France, from August 26 to 28, 2026. 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. As in previous editions, contributions addressing any aspect of working memory are also very welcome. We are also pleased to announce an invited keynote lecture on the impact of strategies on working memory performance by Dr Alexandra Souza (University of Porto).
EWoMS 11 will follow a single-track format with plenary oral sessions and dedicated poster sessions, fostering discussion and interdisciplinary exchange.
Abstract submission deadline is on the 13th of March 2026, and the registration deadline is on the 20th of June 2026. For more information, please visit the event's Website . We very much hope you will join us in Lyon!