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1. Decoding Emotion in the Brain: ERP Markers of Visual Processing (ANT-Neuro, 9am - 5pm)
Unlock the power of ERPs to understand how emotions shape our perception. This unique workshop offers a comprehensive learning experience for researchers, Master’s, and Ph.D. students in cognitive neuroscience and psychology, providing great insights into the latest advances in EEG and ERP research.
This workshop includes:
2. Neuroscience through EBRAINS Research Infrastructure, expand your research through
Workflows, and High-Performance Computing (EBRAINS/Sano)
EBRAINS is a European research infrastructure dedicated to advancing brain science by providing access to essential data, simulation tools, workflows, and computing resources. It fosters scalable, reproducible, and FAIR-compliant research. During this symposium, we’ll outline how EBRAINS assists users in designing, integrating, and deploying scientific workflows, illustrated by real-world use cases and examples. This approach encourages collaboration between tool developers and scientists to co-design solutions for reproducible deployment.
We will also give the participants the keys for knowing when to transition your workflow to high-performance computing (HPC), when it’s more effective to remain local or use a cloud-based solution, and the benefits of each option. Participants will gain insight into the available simulation engines (like TVB and NEST), data tools, and computing backends. We’ll share concrete examples of workflows leveraging HPC for large-scale brain simulations and present tools for monitoring, logging, and automating these processes.
The primary goal of this symposium is to clearly illustrate how EBRAINS supports the standardization of scientific workflows, integrates with high-performance computing (HPC), and enhances reproducibility in research. We will explain how workflows are formalized and share the criteria necessary for scaling them effectively. Additionally, we will showcase selected use cases that highlight how EBRAINS resources have been successfully utilized. This session aims to provide young neuroscience researchers with tangible examples of how research translates into operational infrastructure, outlining the journey from researcher needs to established pipelines, while emphasizing the vital roles of co-design, liaison support, and DevOps practices. By the end of the symposium, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how EBRAINS can serve not just as a suite of services but as a robust technical foundation for scalable, collaborative brain research.
3. State of the art in behavioral neuroscience: video tracking, AI, gait analysis and other techniques (Noldus, 9am - 11am)
This workshop will be covering methods and techniques for behavioral neuroscience experiments in rodents and fish. Recent advances in deep learning and other AI based image processing have opened a host of new possibilities. Classical video tracking software is incorporating the new technology for purposes like accurate nosepoint tracking under difficult conditions, social interaction experiments, and automatic behavior recognition. Availability in standard tools makes the new technology easy to apply. Models are pre-trained, universal and ready to use, which takes a big burden off the researcher. Fitting them into existing software packages offers benefits in terms of designing and organizing experiments and data quality, and in data analysis. In this workshop we will discuss the basics of video tracking with EthoVision XT, walk through the new AI based functionality, and practice building experiments.
Participants will get a free trial copy of the software, and video material beforehand. Running the software requires a Windows laptop with an NVIDIA graphical card. We ask you to download the material and install the software before the workshop. Feel free to bring your own video material.
This workshop will be led by Albert Willemsen from Noldus Information Technology.
4. How to enrich your EEG recordings with peripheral physiological signals (Elmiko)
Learn how to enrich your EEG study with the synchronized recording of peripheral physiology signals in this workshop from Brain Products Academy supported by Elmiko Biosignals SP Z.O.O.
We will introduce you to common peripheral physiology signals (e.g., from muscle activity, eye and body movements, electrodermal activity, cardiac activity), the information that these signals can carry, and the sensor technologies available to measure these signals.
With an example EEG task, attendees will gain hands-on experience with setting up EEG and sensor hardware, how to prepare and apply sensors correctly, and how to set up and acquire a synchronized recording of EEG and sensor data with the BrainVision Recorder software.
Attendees will then explore the analysis of peripheral sensor data as part of an EEG analysis, using the BrainVision Analyzer software and an example dataset. We will cover basic use-cases where peripheral signals help to isolate relevant EEG activity, and where these signals help to identify (and correct) EEG artifacts.
After attending this workshop, attendees would have the necessary skills and practical resources to include and use peripheral physiological signals as an integral part of their EEG studies.
The workshops are dedicated to individuals working with EEG measurements and related physiological signals.
5. Recording the brain in action: fNIRS meets Virtual Reality (NirX, 10am - 5pm)
Discover how brain imaging meets immersive technology in this interactive workshop on Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)!
We begin with a clear and engaging introduction to the fundamentals of fNIRS, equipping participants with a solid understanding of its underlying principles, strengths, and practical advantages — with special insight into Artinis and NIRx solutions.
Then, participants will move directly into hands-on practice: working in small groups, they will set up an fNIRS cap, optimize optode placement, and collect real data. This practical session is designed to build confidence and technical competence, whether you are new to fNIRS or looking to refine your skills.
The workshop culminates in a live demonstration of fNIRS integrated with virtual reality (VR). From hardware synchronization to software communication, we will walk through the key challenges and solutions involved in combining neuroimaging with immersive environments — showcasing how to bring brain recording into dynamic, ecologically valid paradigms.
Compact yet impactful, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to move from foundational knowledge to cutting-edge application — empowering researchers to confidently implement fNIRS and fNIRS-VR workflows using Artinis and NIRx technology.
fNIRS users interested in the VR integration can join the workshop from 14:00 onwards.
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The number of places for workshops is limited. Participants who express interest in attending a workshop will be contacted separately with detailed information. All participants are kindly asked to bring their own laptops. A coffee break will be provided for participants.
Participation in workshops is subject to an additional fee of 100 PLN. Please note that workshop fees are not paid together with the conference registration fee. Registering for a workshop during the conference registration process does not guarantee participation and does not automatically confirm a place in the workshop.
