Special Information

In addition to the regular program, this meeting will include a variety of special initiatives and events. Further details will be provided as they are finalized.

1. 50th Anniversary Celebration Event

A special event is being planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japan Neuroscience Society. Stay tuned for more details!

50th Anniversary Symposium

Our Anniversary Symposium will bring together leading experts from various fields to reflect on the past 50 years and explore the path forward for the next 50 years.

Cover Art Exhibition

This exhibition features a selection of captivating illustrations that were originally created for journal covers but never published. Discover these exceptional works of art.

Neuroscience Art Exhibition

Experience cutting-edge neuroscience-inspired artwork by renowned artists, including Yoichiro Kawaguchi, Setsu Ito, and Shinobu Ito. This unique exhibition offers an immersive exploration of the intersection of science and art.

In addition, we will offer exclusive novelty items and official merchandise for purchase.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience available only on-site!

2. Brain Prize Lectures

In a special arrangement, this meeting is delighted to have two award recipients deliver lectures.

  • Haim Sompolinsky (Harvard University, USA /Hebrew University, Israel)
    Lecture Daste: Thursday, July 24 14:50-15:50
  • Larry F. Abbott (Columbia University, USA)
    Lecture Daste: Saturday, July 26 15:50-16:50

3. Additional bus services between Niigata Station and the venue will be provided during the meeting

In addition to the regular bus services, additional shuttle buses will be provided. We encourage you to take advantage of this service.

4. Enjoy food from our on-site food truck

Come and relax at our food truck and enjoy tasty food during the conference!

5. Banquet

With the support of the Niigata Sake Brewers Association and the Sakeology Center at Niigata University, we are pleased to offer locally brewed sake from across the entire Niigata Prefecture, including the Joetsu, Chuetsu, Shimoetsu, and Sado regions. Additionally, the childcare service hours will be extended until the banquet's conclusion.

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Students receiving awards at the International Brain Bee will also be attending the reception. We encourage you to take this opportunity to connect with them.
Please note:

  • Participants under the age of 20 and those who do not consume alcohol will receive a "No Alcohol" sticker.
  • Kindly refrain from offering alcohol to individuals wearing this sticker.

Rion Fuchigami, who placed 3rd in the 2023 Japan National Brain Bee and 4th in the 2024 Japan National Brain Bee, was recently featured on TBS NEWS DIG.

6. Neuroscience Research (NSR) Promotion

As a special novelty item, we will be distributing paper fans.
Please note that quantities are limited, and distribution may end in the later stages of the event.

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