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The Call for Scientific Symposium Proposals for the IBRO 2027 World Congress is now open.
Researchers are invited to submit proposals for 2-hour symposia that showcase high-quality, diverse and globally representative neuroscience research.
Proposals must align with at least one official congress theme and be submitted by 31 July 2026. Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
Open Calls & Opportunities
Get involved and shape the congress

Apply for financial support to attend IBRO 2027, with priority for early-career researchers and participants from low- and middle-income countries. Applications open in January 2027.
Submit proposals for symposia, workshops or special sessions and help shape the scientific program of IBRO 2027. The call for symposia is now open, submit your proposal by 31 July 2026.

Organize a satellite meeting or networking event at IBRO 2027 to foster collaboration, discussion and community building. Calls open in early 2027.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Exhibition and Sponsorship
There are numerous opportunities for organizations to get involved in IBRO 2027. Stay tuned to find out how you can increase your visibility in the exhibition area and throughout the congress, foster scientific discussion in a sponsored session, or support inclusive access to the meeting by contributing to our travel grant fund.

“Hosting IBRO 2027 on the African continent for the first time is a momentous opportunity to foreground African scholarship within global dialogue to spark new insights. We look forward to welcoming diverse perspectives and encouraging scholarly conviviality and collaboration. We are excited to introduce delegates to the warmth, vibrancy, and rich diversity of African culture.”

-SANS, the Southern African Neuroscience Society Regional
Host Committee of IBRO 2027 World Congress


“Hosting IBRO 2027 on the African continent for the first time is a momentous opportunity to foreground African scholarship within global dialogue to spark new insights. We look forward to welcoming diverse perspectives and encouraging scholarly conviviality and collaboration. We are excited to introduce delegates to the warmth, vibrancy, and rich diversity of African culture.”

-SANS, the Southern African Neuroscience Society Regional
Host Committee of IBRO 2027 World Congress





