Organizer: Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
Website: [sfnannualmeeting.org](https://www.sfnannualmeeting.org)
Typical Timing: October/November annually
Overview
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting is the world's largest conference dedicated to neuroscience research, attracting over 25,000 attendees from more than 75 countries each year. Founded in 1971, SfN has grown to become the premier venue for presenting advances in all areas of neuroscience research[@sfn].
Unlike specialty conferences focused on specific diseases, SfN provides a comprehensive forum for the entire neuroscience community, enabling researchers to explore connections across brain regions, neurological conditions, and experimental approaches. This breadth makes SfN unique among major neuroscience meetings[@kandel2023].
Conference Scale
Participation Statistics
Attendance: 25,000+ neuroscientists
Abstracts: 15,000+ presentations
Sessions: 500+ scientific sessions
Exhibitors: 300+ companies
Countries: 75+ represented
Program Components
Platform presentations of original research
Poster sessions with interactive discussions
Minisymposia on emerging topics
Special lectures by field leaders
Professional development workshops
Major Research Themes
Neurodegeneration
A major focus area at SfN includes:
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Organizer: Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
Website: [sfnannualmeeting.org](https://www.sfnannualmeeting.org)
Typical Timing: October/November annually
Overview
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting is the world's largest conference dedicated to neuroscience research, attracting over 25,000 attendees from more than 75 countries each year. Founded in 1971, SfN has grown to become the premier venue for presenting advances in all areas of neuroscience research[@sfn].
Unlike specialty conferences focused on specific diseases, SfN provides a comprehensive forum for the entire neuroscience community, enabling researchers to explore connections across brain regions, neurological conditions, and experimental approaches. This breadth makes SfN unique among major neuroscience meetings[@kandel2023].