International Neuroethics Society (INS) & Società Italiana di Neuroetica (SINe)
📅 April 15–17, 2026
📍 Stanford (California, USA) · Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) · Stellenbosch (Western Cape, South Africa)
The Italian Society for Neuroethics (SINe) is proud to co-organize Neuroethics 2026, the annual meeting of the International Neuroethics Society (INS) — an international conference dedicated to exploring the ethical, legal, social, and policy implications of neuroscience and neurotechnology.
For the first time, the event will be held simultaneously across multiple global locations — at Stanford University (USA), the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca (Italy), and Stellenbosch University (South Africa) — with opportunities for virtual participation connecting all regional hubs.
Theme: Building Bridges and Cultivating Community
The 2026 meeting celebrates the importance of building connections across distances, disciplines, and perspectives, while fostering respect, collaboration, and inclusion in the global neuroethics community.
The theme — Building Bridges and Cultivating Community — invites participants to discuss how advancements in brain sciences and neurotechnologies intersect with lived human experiences, influence societies, and shape ethical and policy frameworks. The conference will bring together researchers, clinicians, technologists, policymakers, caregivers, and advocates from around the world to strengthen a shared commitment to ethical, equitable, and culturally sensitive practices.
Learn more about the conference:
👉 Neuroethics 2026 – INS Annual Meeting
Call for Research Abstracts
The convening partners of Neuroethics 2026 — including the INS, SINe, and the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University — invite students, researchers, and professionals from around the world to submit research abstracts for presentation during the conference.
Submissions are welcome on any topic related to neuroethics and the ethical, legal, clinical, social, or policy dimensions of brain science and technology. Research aligned with the conference theme “Building Bridges and Cultivating Community” is encouraged but not required.
Accepted authors will be invited to present either a poster or a talk, in-person or virtually, depending on program availability and site capacity.
Important Dates
- 🗓️ Early submission deadline: November 5, 2025
- 🗓️ Final submission deadline: January 15, 2026
- Acceptance notifications: December 1, 2025 (early review) and February 6, 2026 (final review)
All abstracts will be anonymized and peer-reviewed by members of the Program Committee and reviewers from the organizing societies.
Authors at all career stages — including early-career researchers and scholars from underrepresented groups — are strongly encouraged to apply.
Detailed submission guidelines, review process, and abstract requirements are available on the INS website:
👉 Research Abstracts – Call for Submissions
For more details about the program, locations, partners, and updates, visit:
👉 Neuroethics 2026 – INS Official Page
