Discover the latest technologies, products, and services for the neuroscience community. The Neuroscience 2023 Exhibit Hall will be open Sunday, November 12–Wednesday, November 15, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Ask Anything Sessions are informal panel sessions for students and early career scientists to ask questions and discuss topics related to scientific training and career development. These sessions will be taking placeSunday, November 12–Monday, November 13, in the East Overlook of the Convention Center. Attendance is limited to 30 attendees, and preregistration for these sessions is required. Please note that individuals may only register for one session throughout Neuroscience 2023.
Have a publishing question? Stop by the SfN booth in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) to connect with members of the journals' editorial boards. Editors will be available for discussions Sunday,November 12–Tuesday, November 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Wednesday, November 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. During your visit, grab a complimentary copy of this year's JNeurosci Annual Meeting special issue.
Shop for SfN Gifts and Souvenirs
Visit the SfN Store at the SfN Booth in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) or stop by the new "pop-up" store in the East Salon of the Washington Convention Center, next to Attendee Services.
Unlock year-round resources for 2024! Join SfN or renew your membershipat Attendee Services (East Salon) or the SfN Booth in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) and get a $15 voucher to use at one of SfN's on-site stores. Terms and conditions apply.
Give a giftto support the people and programs advancing neuroscience! Donate $25 or more to the Friends of SfN Fund at the SfN Store in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) or East Salon and receive a complimentary notebook as a "thank you" gift.
Located onlineand on-site in the East Salon, SfN's NeuroJobs Career Center connects employers with qualified candidates seeking opportunities ranging from postdoctoral and faculty positions to jobs in industry and other areas. During the meeting, job seekers, and employerscan take advantage of private interview booths and computers for posting and applying for jobs.
Sunday, November 12 Schedule 📆
View the full #SfN23 schedule in theNMP, mobile app, Program and Exhibit Guide, or browsesfn.org. Attend virtual sessions marked with a * and log inwith your badge number and last name. All times in the schedule are EST.
*Preceded by the Ralph W. Gerard Prizeand the SfN Service Award
Convention Center: Hall D
5:15–6:30 p.m.
Read more about the scientific program, as well as networking opportunities, including satellite eventsand Neuroscience Meet-Ups, professional development, public outreach, and advocacy events.
Celebrate Award Winners 🏆
Join us in honoring the recipients of the Gruber International Research Award and the Gruber Neuroscience Prize before the Peter & Patricia Gruber Lecture held Sunday, November 12, 3 p.m. in Hall D.
Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience, sponsored by the Gruber Foundation:Emilia Favuzzi, PhD, Tristan Geiller, PhD, and Abhilasha Joshi, PhD
Join us in honoring the recipient of the Ralph W. Gerard Prize and the SfN Service Award before the Presidential Special Lectureheld Sunday, November 12, 5:15 p.m. in Hall D.
Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience:Michael Stryker, PhD
SfN Service Award:David H. Cohen,PhD
See the full listof award recipients, press releases, and award videos.
Sunday, November 12, 6:45–8:45 p.m. The socials all take place in the Westin Downtown D.C. (formerly the Renaissance Downtown D.C.) and are open to all registered annual meeting attendees.
Black In Neuro Social, River Birch Ballrooms AB
Bridging the Synapse Social, Room 16
Cajal Club for Neuroscience Social,Rooms 12–14
Craniofacial Neuroscience Social, Room 4
Dignity Neuroscience Social, Room 5
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) Social, Rock Creek Ballroom B
Neuroethology Social, Room 3
Open-Source Technology Social, Rooms 8/9
Spinal Cord Injury and Repair Social, Rock Creek Ballroom C
The Blue Spot Special: A Locus Coeruleus Social, Room 2
Grab a bite and explore the universe between your ears with neuroscience talks, music, and demonstrations, plus the release of a brain-inspired beer at Right Proper Brewing Company Shaw Brewpub and Kitchen, Sunday, November 12, 6–9 p.m.
The Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) program has made it possible for 447 emerging neuroscientists to present their research at Neuroscience 2023 and participate in year-round professional development opportunities. As the holiday season approaches, make a gift to the Friends of SfN Fundto continue supporting TPDA and other critical programs serving the neuroscience community.
In the Neuroscience 2023 Mobile App, update your contact card by clicking “Contacts,” then “My Contact Info.” Quickly add colleagues to your contact list by clicking “Scan Contact Code" and scanning the QR code. Click “Display Contact Code” to allow other attendees to add you to their contact list. Export your contact list after the meeting to continue the conversation!
Hiring? Looking for Your Next Opportunity? Stop by the Ribbon Pick-Up desk at Attendees Services (East Salon) for a "Looking to Hire" or "Open to Opportunities" ribbon to wear on your badge.
Schedule time to visit virtual posters! Explore hundreds of presentations featuring original research and leave your questions and comments for the presenters. If you are a virtual presenter, be sure to set alerts in the virtual platform to be notified when someone leaves you a question. Access the Virtual Poster Hall— and the rest of the Neuroscience 2023 Virtual Component — until Friday, December 15. Use your six-digit registration (badge) number and last name to log in.