WELCOME TO NEUROALLIANCE 2026
For the first time, the Australasian Neuroscience Society (ANS), Biological Psychiatry Australia (BPA) and the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society (ACNS) are coming together for a landmark joint meeting in 2026.
Bringing together the brightest minds across the neurosciences, psychology, cognitive science and biological psychiatry, NeuroAlliance 2026 will be a unique opportunity to forge new collaborations, build your network, and celebrate the breadth of Australian brain research - from early career to established leaders.
Join us in the heart of Sydney for what promises to be a milestone event for our scientific community.
NeuroAlliance 2026 - A joint initiative of ANS, ACNS, and BPA
Where: Sydney, Hilton Hotel
When: 29 November – 2 December 2026
Theme: Merging Minds, Advancing Discoveries
#NeuroAlliance2026
Early Bird registration closes
26 September 2026
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sunday 29 Nov | Monday 30 Nov | Tuesday 1 Dec | Wednesday 2 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AM | Plenary Sessions Breakout Sessions | Plenary Sessions Breakout Sessions | Plenary Sessions Breakout Sessions | |
PM | Plenary Session Welcome Reception | Breakout Sessions Plenary Sessions EMCR Trivia Night | Plenary Sessions Breakout Sessions NeuroAlliance 2026 Networking Event | Plenary Sessions Breakout Sessions NeuroAlliance 2026 Award Presentations |
PLENARY
PRESENTATIONS
Learn more about our distinguished ANS, BPA, and ACNS Plenary Speakers.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
A range of breakouts, from symposium, oral, panel, and workshop sessions.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Meet other delegates, speakers and sponsors through attending one of our social functions.
INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION
Meet the sponsors and exhibitors supporting this year's conference.
MEET THE
SPEAKERS
KAY DOUBLE
ANS ELSPETH MCLACHLAN PLENARY LECTURE
Professor of Neuroscience,
The University of Sydney
MARTA GARRIDO
ANS LAWRIE AUSTIN PLENARY LECTURE
Professor in Psychology, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
BARRY DICKSON
ANS PLENARY LECTURE
NHMRC Leadership Fellow
Queensland Brain Institute
JOHN CRYAN
ANS INTERNATIONAL PLENARY LECTURE
Professor & Chair, Dept. of Anatomy & Neuroscience, University College Cork
Principal Investigator, APC Microbiome Institute
BRONWYN GRAHAM
BPA ISAAC SCHWEITZER LECTURE
Professor in Psychology, UNSW Sydney
Director, Centre for Sex & Gender Equity in Health &
Medicine at the George Institute for Global Health
TREVOR STEWARD
BPA AUBREY LEWIS AWARD
Associate Professor, University of Melbourne
Director, Brain and Mental Health Hub
REDMOND O'CONNELL
ACNS PLENARY LECTURE
Professor in Decision Neuroscience, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience