Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 9:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (local time in Halle)
Location: Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Halle (Saale), Germany
The Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre (MPUTC) for Neural Science & Technology is pleased to announce the upcoming MPUTC Symposium: Frontiers in Neuroscience & Technology, a one-day event in Halle (Saale), Germany celebrating collaborative research across the Max Planck Society and the University of Toronto.
This year’s symposium will feature cutting-edge advances in neural computation, cognitive neuroscience, and translational neurotechnology.
Scientists and doctoral students from both institutions will come together to share their latest work, foster interdisciplinary exchange, and strengthen the transatlantic partnerships driving discovery and innovation.
Please note that this event is only offered in person and lunch will be provided.
Travel expenses will not be covered.
If you are interested in attending this in-person only event, please complete the registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you in Halle this December for an inspiring day of science and collaboration!
| Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9:45AM | Registration | Check-in and light refreshments |
| 10:15AM | Welcome & opening remarks | MPUTC Co-Directors Dr. Taufik Valiante and Dr. Christian Doeller to introduce the symposium |
| 10:30AM | Keynote Speaker 1 | Dr. Wolf-Julian Neumann — “Brain–Computer Interfaces: Bridging Neural Dynamics and Clinical Application” |
| 11:15AM | Panel discussion: Growing up in academia | Moderator: Dr. Lucia Melloni Panelists will discuss their “official CV” vs. “real CV” — exploring expectations, serendipity in science, impostor syndrome, procrastination, and advisor relationships. |
| 12:00PM | Lunch | Network amongst students, faculty, and visiting researchers! |
| 1:15PM | Keynote Speaker 2 | Dr. Sofie Valk — “Mapping the Social Brain: Individual Differences in Structure and Function” |
| 2:00PM | Student oral & poster presentations | 10–15 minute student talks with Q&A, plus poster viewing sessions |
| 3:45PM | Break | Networking & continued poster discussions |
| 4:15PM | Awards ceremony & closing | Presentation of student awards (MPUTC & IMPRS CoNI) and closing reflections by Dr. Valiante and Dr. Doeller |
