BNA2027: Powered by partnership
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is bringing together leading organisations from across the neuroscience community for the 8th International Festival of Neuroscience (BNA2027), taking place in Belfast from 25–28 April 2027.
As Europe's largest neuroscience gathering of 2027, BNA2027 will welcome more than 1,000 researchers, clinicians, industry professionals, policymakers and patient representatives for a scientific programme that reflects the full breadth of contemporary neuroscience.
Partners play an important role in shaping the conference by bringing specialist expertise, research communities and perspectives to the Festival. Working alongside the BNA2027 Programme Committee and the wider neuroscience community, our Partners help curate an interdisciplinary programme designed to showcase excellence across the field, from fundamental science to clinical translation and commercial innovation.
Delegates will be able to explore sessions across a broad range of themes, including:
- Neural Development, Plasticity, and Evolution
- Neurodegeneration and Ageing
- Neural Circuits and Systems Neuroscience
- Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Psychiatry, Psychology, and Mental Health
- Neurons, Glia, and Cell-Cell Communication
- Metabolism, Homeostasis, and Neuroendocrinology
- Computational Neuroscience, Data Science and AI
- Neurotechnology and Methods
- Research Policy, Advocacy and Culture
- Training & Education
By bringing together experts from across academia, healthcare, industry and the third sector, BNA2027 provides a unique opportunity to discover research and network beyond individual specialisms, build new collaborations and explore how advances in one area of neuroscience can drive progress in another.
Dr Laura Ajram, Chief Executive of the British Neuroscience Association, said:
The International Festival of Neuroscience has always been about bringing the neuroscience community together. Our Partners help us strengthen individual areas of the scientific programme by bringing their expertise and communities into the meeting, while the Festival itself remains deliberately broad, interdisciplinary and community-led. Whether your work focuses on molecular mechanisms, behaviour, mental health, technology, clinical neuroscience or public engagement, BNA2027 is designed to be a place where researchers can discover new ideas, make connections and shape the future of neuroscience.
BNA2027 Partners announced to date include:
- Alzheimer's Research UK
- Neuroscience Ireland
- Wiley
- The Physiological Society
- British Association of Psychopharmacology
- British Neuropathological Society
- Wellcome
- The Laboratory Animal Science Association
- British Pharmacological Society
- FutureNeuro
- Open Source Neuro
With more Partners set to be announced over the coming months, each will contribute expertise that strengthens different areas of the programme while supporting the Festival's shared ambition to showcase the diversity and excellence of neuroscience research.
Members and affiliates of BNA2027 Partner Organisations will benefit from discounted Festival registration (up to 30% off).
Register your interest today to be the first to hear the latest BNA2027 announcements, including early bird registration and the call for poster abstracts.
