Important Dates & FAQ

Important dates & FAQ

BERNSTEIN CONFERENCE

Important Dates

Events

Satellite Workshops: September 28 – 29, 2026

Main Conference: September 29 – October 1, 2026

Deadlines

Submission of Satellite Workshop proposals: April 29, 15:00 CEST

Submission of Contributed Talk abstracts: June 2026 — call for abstracts to be expected in mid-April

Submission of Poster abstracts: July 2026 — call for abstracts to be expected in mid-April

Travel Grant applications: June 2026 — applications possible after the call for abstracts has been launched

Conference registration: opens in May 2026

Future Conferences

Bernstein Conference 2027: September 15 – 18, 2027 in Lausanne (Switzerland)

FAQ

General

Where can I register?

Registration is not open yet, but we will add the link here and on the conference’s main page as soon as it is possible.

Will online participation be possible?

No, the Bernstein Conference 2026 is planned as an on-site event only.

Is on-site registration possible?

Yes, provided there are still places available. Please note that on-site registration comes with extra costs. Therefore, we recommend to register in advance.

Is there a maximum number of participants?

Yes. Although we try to accept all registrations, we reserve the right to close the registration early when the maximum capacity of the venue is reached.

Will there be travel grants?

Yes, we will provide up to 10 travel grants, each endowed with 500 Euro. Eligible to apply are student and postdoc members of the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience. All details here.

Applications will be accepted once the abstract submission opens.

Where can I get help planning my trip to Frankfurt?

You can find more information about how to reach Frankfurt and where to look for accommodation on the Plan Your Visit page.

On-Site

Will the conference venue be barrier-free?

Yes, the venue will be barrier-free. If you require accessibility, please contact us via bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de in advance so we can arrange assistance.

Can I park my car on campus?

If you are driving to campus, there is a public car park in the SKW building on Max-Horkheimer-Straße. It costs 2,50 € per hour or 25 € per day. More information here (in German).

Will there be catering at the conference?

More information coming soon!

Will there be WiFi at the conference site?

Yes, there will be an eduroam connection and free Wi-Fi at the conference site.

How do I find a specific poster?