Top 10 Neuroscience Conferences to Attend in 2026

Neuroscience is advancing faster than at any point in its history. In 2026, researchers, neurologists, clinicians, and students have more high-quality conference options than ever before — from the massive global gatherings of SfN and AAN to focused hybrid events where you can present your research to an international audience and get it published in conference proceedings. 

This guide lists the top 10 neuroscience conferences to attend in 2026 in a clear, structured format: dates, location, who should attend, what you gain, and whether CEUs or CME credits are available. Two events — both from PubScholars Group — are highlighted as featured because they offer something most conferences do not: open abstract submission, international peer review, publication, and hybrid attendance under a single event. 

Why Attending a Neuroscience Conference in 2026 Matters 

The pace of discovery in neuroscience has made conference attendance a strategic necessity. Here is what you gain:  

• Early access to breakthrough research. Findings presented at top neuroscience conferences are often months ahead of journal publication. 

• CME and CEU credits. Most neurologists require continuing education for licence renewal. Leading conferences offer 15–40+ accredited hours over 2–5 days. 

• Abstract presentation and publication. Presenting your research internationally adds a meaningful credential and opens a direct path to publication. 

• International networking. Multi-centre collaborations frequently begin at conferences — a colleague met in Orlando or Boston can become a research partner worldwide. 

• AI and technology exposure. 2026 conferences are placing particular emphasis on AI in neurological diagnosis, brain-computer interfaces, digital biomarkers, and genomics-based treatments. 

Top 10 Neuroscience Conferences in 2026 

1.  International Neurology Conference 2026 — Orlando (PubScholars / neurologyconference2025.com) 

Date: September 19–20, 2026 

Location: Ramada Plaza Resort, 6500 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, USA 

Overview: The International Neurology Conference 2026 — Orlando is a PubScholars Group event gathering neurologists, neuroscience researchers, neurosurgeons, clinical therapists, psychologists, and mental health professionals for two focused days of scientific sessions, keynote lectures, and research presentations. The conference theme — ‘Smart Brains, Smarter Care: Advancing Clinical Neurology Across Aging, Memory & Brain Disorders’ — places the intersection of neuroscience and patient wellbeing at the centre of every session. Key topics include neuroplasticity, Alzheimer’s and memory disorders, brain-computer interfaces, AI and machine learning in neurology, neuroimaging advances, robotics in neurorehabilitation, the mind-brain axis, trauma and its impact on brain function, depression, anxiety, and emerging neuropsychiatric research. Abstract submissions are open now and the event is backed by PubScholars’ established international scientific network. 

Who should attend: Neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical therapists, psychologists, neuroscience researchers, mental health professionals, neurorehabilitation specialists, pharmaceutical and biotech researchers in CNS, and academic scholars presenting original research 

CEUs / Credits: CE and CPD credits available. Contact info@pubscholars.org for accreditation documentation 

Website: neurologyconference2025.com 

2.  International Neurology Conference 2026 — Boston (PubScholars / pubscholars.org)

 Date: November 20–21, 2026 

Location: Aloft Boston Seaport District, 401–403 D St, Boston, MA 02210, USA (Hybrid — in-person and virtual) 

Overview: The PubScholars International Neurology Conference 2026 — Boston is the second major neuroscience conference from PubScholars Group in 2026. As a fully hybrid event gathering researchers, neurologists, and clinicians from 30+ countries, it offers the broadest international reach of any PubScholars event this year. The conference theme — ‘Next-Generation Neurology: Integrating AI, Genomics & Clinical Excellence’ — emphasises the technological transformation reshaping the field. Sessions span AI in neurological diagnosis, neuroprosthetics and neurotechnology, neuroimaging innovations, neuroinformatics, Alzheimer’s and dementia research, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, paediatric neurology, psychiatric neuroscience, and neurorehabilitation. Virtual attendees receive full session access, interactive networking, and a digital certificate. 

Who should attend: Neurologists, neuroscience researchers, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, allied health professionals in neurological care, pharmaceutical researchers, medical educators, and early-career scientists seeking international research exposure 

CEUs / Credits: CPD-accredited credits for both in-person and virtual attendees. Contact info@pubscholars.org for documentation 

Website: pubscholars.org 

3. Neuroscience 2026 — Society for Neuroscience (SfN) 

Date: November 14–18, 2026 

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA 

Overview: The SfN Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of neuroscientists in the world and the most prestigious neuroscience conference on the global calendar. With tens of thousands of attendees and thousands of abstract presentations across every subfield of neuroscience — from molecular and cellular to cognitive and clinical — this event defines the state of the field each year. The 2026 meeting in Washington, D.C. features plenary sessions, symposia, minisymposia, nanosymposia, poster sessions, and career development programming. Abstract submission opens May 27 and closes June 10. 

Who should attend: Basic, translational, and clinical neuroscientists at all career stages; graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; neurology clinicians with active research programmes; pharmaceutical and biotech researchers in CNS drug development 

CEUs / Credits: CME and continuing education credits available — verify on sfn.org 

Website: sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2026 

4. AAN Annual Meeting 2026 — American Academy of Neurology 

Date: April 18–22, 2026 

Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Hybrid — in-person and online) 

Overview: The AAN Annual Meeting is the world’s premier clinical neurology conference. The 2026 meeting in Chicago featured a record number of submitted abstracts, with plenary sessions emphasising controversies in neurology, cutting-edge translational research highlights, and major clinical trial results. More than 14,500 neurologists from 110 countries attended the 2025 meeting, and 2026 is expected to surpass that. The meeting covers the full spectrum of neurology — multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, headache, and neuromuscular disease — with scientific sessions and practical clinical education. 

Who should attend: Practising neurologists of all subspecialties, neurology trainees and residents, clinical researchers, advanced practice neurologists, and healthcare professionals in neurological care 

CEUs / Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ — one of the most comprehensive CME programmes at any neurology conference worldwide 

Website: aan.com/events/annual-meeting 

5. FENS Forum 2026 — Federation of European Neuroscience Societies 

Date: July 6–10, 2026 

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Overview: The FENS Forum is Europe’s largest and most prestigious neuroscience conference, held in 2026 in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Neuroscience. The Forum brings together thousands of neuroscientists from across Europe and the world for five days of lectures, symposia, workshops, and networking. The scientific programme covers all areas of neuroscience from cellular and molecular to systems, cognitive, and clinical research. The FENS Forum has an exceptionally strong early-career programme, with dedicated sessions and the ENCODS 2026 satellite event for doctoral students. 

Who should attend: European neuroscientists at all career stages, international researchers seeking European collaboration, doctoral students, and clinician-scientists in neurology and psychiatry

CEUs / Credits: European CME credits (ECMEC) available; US recognition varies — verify on fensforum.org 

Website: fensforum.org 

6. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2026 

Date: July 12–15, 2026 

Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) 

Overview: AAIC is the largest international meeting dedicated to dementia and Alzheimer’s research, and one of the most cited neuroscience conferences globally. The 2026 conference in London brings together dementia researchers, neurologists, and care professionals to share discoveries in disease-modifying therapies, biomarker development, early detection, neuroinflammation, and precision medicine for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. AAIC consistently produces the year’s most significant dementia announcements. 

Who should attend: Neurologists and researchers in cognitive disorders and dementia, Alzheimer’s clinical trialists, neuroscience academics, pharmacologists in neurodegeneration, and geriatric medicine specialists 

CEUs / Credits: CME and CE credits available — verify on aaic.alz.org 

Website: aaic.alz.org 

7. International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders (INBC 2026) — 13th Edition 

Date: October 19–21, 2026 

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA and Online (Hybrid) 

Overview: Now in its 13th edition, INBC 2026 is a well-established hybrid neuroscience conference bringing together neurologists, neuroscientists, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe. The theme — ‘NeuroInnovations: Shaping the Future of Brain Health’ — covers innovative approaches and transformative strategies for neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases, behavioural neurology, neuropsychiatry, paediatric neurology, stroke, neuroimmunology, and epilepsy. 

Who should attend: Neurologists, brain health clinicians, neurology researchers, healthcare professionals, academic scholars, and pharmaceutical industry leaders in CNS therapeutics 

CEUs / Credits: CME and CE credits available — verify on neurologycongress.com 

Website: neurologycongress.com 

8. Neurology World Conference (NWC 2026) — 6th Edition 

Date: September 18–20, 2026 

Location: Miami, Florida, USA (Hybrid) 

Overview: The Neurology World Conference, now in its sixth edition, is an established international neurology conference held in the United States. The 2026 Miami meeting focuses on advancing brain health and promoting the latest breakthroughs in clinical practice and neuroscience research. The event brings neurologists, neuro-specialists, physicians, researchers, and industry leaders together for scientific sessions, keynotes, panels, and networking. Speakers from Mayo Clinic and other leading institutions have participated in previous editions. 

Who should attend: Neurologists, neuro-specialists, physicians interested in brain health, neuroscience researchers, and clinical practitioners seeking updates in neurological care 

CEUs / Credits: CE credits available with conference kit (name badge, programme booklet, abstract book) 

Website: neurologyworldconference.com 

9. Brain Conference 2026 — Guarantors of Brain / Brain Journal 

Date: Early 2026 — verify dates on conference.guarantorsofbrain.org 

Location: London, United Kingdom 

Overview: The annual Brain Conference is jointly organised by the journal Brain and Brain Communications, bringing together leading scientists from neurology, functional neurosurgery, cellular genomics, neuroimmunology, medical statistics, and cognitive neuroscience. The programme features lectures, poster presentations, data blitzes, and a high-profile plenary session. Its close connection to the journal Brain — one of the most respected neurology journals worldwide — makes it a strong platform for researchers whose work may head toward journal submission. 

Who should attend: Neuroscience researchers from UK universities and institutes, specialists in neurology and neuroimmunology, and early to mid-career researchers building their academic profile 

CEUs / Credits: CPD credits available — verify on conference.guarantorsofbrain.org 

Website: conference.guarantorsofbrain.org 

10. American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) Annual Meeting 2026 — 56th Edition 

Date: 2026 — confirm current dates on asneurochem.org 

Location: Missouri, USA 

Overview: The ASN Annual Meeting is the premier specialist neuroscience conference for researchers working at the intersection of neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and molecular neuroscience. Now in its 56th edition, the meeting covers neurotransmission, neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, metabolic disorders of the nervous system, and the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. For basic neuroscience researchers, ASN is one of the most scientifically rigorous events on the calendar. 

Who should attend: Neurochemists, molecular neuroscientists, neuropharmacologists, neurodegeneration researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in basic neuroscience 

CEUs / Credits: CME and CE credits available — verify on asneurochem.org 

Website: asneurochem.org 

Conference	Hybrid	Abstract	CEUs	AI Focus	USA	Featured
PubScholars Neurology — Boston (Nov) ★	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
PubScholars Neurology — Orlando (Sep) ★	In-Person	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SfN Neuroscience 2026	Partial	✓	✓	✓	✓	✗
AAN Annual Meeting 2026	✓	Limited	✓	✓	✓	✗
FENS Forum 2026	Partial	✓	✓	✓	✗	✗
AAIC 2026	✓	Limited	✓	✓	✗	✗
INBC 2026	✓	✓	✓	✗	✓	✗

How to Choose the Right Neuroscience Conference for Your Goals 

If you want to present research and get published 

Both PubScholars events have open abstract submission with international peer review and publication. For a US in-person event, choose neurology conference 2026 (Orlando, Sep 19–20). For a hybrid event with global virtual reach, choose pubscholars.org (Boston, Nov 20–21). 

If you need CME credits for licence renewal 

The AAN Annual Meeting (Chicago, April 18–22) offers the most comprehensive AMA PRA Category 1 CME programme of any neurology conference in 2026. Both PubScholars events offer CPD-accredited credits. 

If your research focuses on aging, memory, or brain disorders 

The PubScholars Orlando conference (Sep 19–20) is theme-matched perfectly: ‘Smart Brains, Smarter Care: Advancing Clinical Neurology Across Aging, Memory & Brain Disorders.’ Register at neurology congress 2026. 

If you want AI and genomics in neuroscience 

The PubScholars Boston conference (Nov 20–21) leads with ‘Next-Generation Neurology: Integrating AI, Genomics & Clinical Excellence.’ The AAN Annual Meeting and AAIC 2026 also have strong AI content. Register on International Neurology Conference 2026. 

If you are an early-career researcher 

The FENS Forum 2026 (Barcelona, July 6–10) has the strongest early-career programme of any European neuroscience conference. Both PubScholars events also welcome early-career researchers with accessible registration and poster presenter categories. 

Frequently Asked Questions — Neuroscience Conferences 2026 

What is the biggest neuroscience conference in the world? 

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting is the largest, attracting tens of thousands of attendees from 80+ countries. The 2026 meeting runs November 14–18 in Washington, D.C. 

Which neuroscience conference should I attend in Orlando in 2026? 

The Neurology Conference 2026 — Orlando, organised by PubScholars Group, runs September 19–20 at the Ramada Plaza Resort, 6500 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The theme is ‘Smart Brains, Smarter Care: Advancing Clinical Neurology Across Aging, Memory & Brain Disorders’. “Abstract submissions” are open. 

Is there a hybrid neuroscience conference with abstract submission in 2026? 

Yes. The Hybrid Neuroscience Conference 2026 — Boston (November 20–21, Aloft Boston Seaport District) is a fully hybrid event with open abstract submission, international peer review, and publication in conference proceedings. Register or submit at pubscholars.org. 

Are there two PubScholars neuroscience conferences in 2026? 

Yes. PubScholars Group is running two neurology conferences in 2026: the Orlando event (Sep 19–20 — neurologyconference2025.com) and the Boston event (Nov 20–21 — pubscholars.org). Both have abstract submission open and are ideal for researchers wanting international exposure and published proceedings. 

How do I submit an abstract to a neuroscience conference in 2026? 

For the PubScholars Orlando conference: visit neurologyconference2025.com/submit-abstract/. For the PubScholars Boston conference: visit pubscholars.org. For SfN: abstract submission opens May 27 at sfn.org. For AAN: visit aan.com. All abstracts should clearly state background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions in 250–500 words. 

Which neuroscience conference in 2026 focuses on AI? 

The PubScholars Boston conference has the most explicit AI theme: ‘Next-Generation Neurology: Integrating AI, Genomics & Clinical Excellence.’ The Orlando PubScholars event also covers AI, machine learning, and brain-computer interfaces under its aging and brain disorders theme. Register at pubscholars.org or neurologyconference2025.com. 

Register Now — Two PubScholars Neuroscience Conferences in 2026 

Whether you attend in Orlando in September or Boston in November — or both — PubScholars Group offers the most complete package available to neuroscience professionals in 2026: abstract submission, international peer review, publication, CPD credits, and access to a global network of researchers and clinicians. Both events have registration and abstract submission open now.