This year’s meeting will take place in person at the University of Dundee in Scotland from July 8th to 11th, and will be a joint meeting with the Experimental Psychology Society (EPS). The CSBBCS / SCSCCC meeting offers a premier forum for researchers in brain, behavioural, and cognitive sciences to share their latest findings, stay abreast of emerging discoveries, and engage with colleagues who share similar interests. This year’s program also provides an additional opportunity to share and engage with the members of EPS.

Information for Presenters

Talks are 15 minutes in total (12 minutes + 3 minutes for question). See the conference program below for the schedule of presentations.

Poster sessions will be on Tuesday the 8th  (18:30 – 19:30), and Wednesday the 9th (19:15 – 20:15). Posters can be up all day, and presenters only need to be present during the presentation time.  The poster boards will be A0 size (120 cm x 90 cm), and in portrait orientation.

Downloadable Conference Program

Registration

Registration for the 2025 conference is OPEN.

REGISTRATION PORTAL

Registration fees are $220 for Full Members and $180 for Associate Members.

Conference T-Shirts

T-Shirts are available in medium, large, and extra-large (unisex sizes) for an additional $30. Shirts are light blue with the logo below.

Conference Banquet

CSBBCS / SCSCCC has 100 tickets set aside for the conference banquet, which will take place the evening of July 10th. Banquet tickets are $80 for Full Members and $60 for Associate Members.

WiCSC+ Meeting

Please join us for the annual Women in Cognitive Science - Canada + (WiCSC+) Meeting from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on July 8th.

Title:
Parallel Paths Across Continents: Demystifying Cognitive Science Research across Canada and Europe

Description:
Panelists will discuss the similarities and differences in academic systems, research collaboration, and professional networking across regions.

Panelists:
Dagmar der Weduwen, University of St Andrews
Sabrina M. Di Lonardo Burr, University of Sheffield
Nura Sidarus, Royal Holloway University of London

Student Social

CSBBCS / SCSCCC will be hosting a student social at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8th at Duke's Corner (https://www.dukescorner.co.uk/). Drink tickets and food will be provided!

CSBBCS / SCSCCC Travel Awards

Each year, CSBBCS / SCSCCC awards a number of travel awards to support Associate Members. If you wish to be considered, you will be entered into a random draw. Winners will be announced and contacted at the end of the conference

Accommodation and Travel

The EPS, in conjunction with the Dundee Convention Bureau, has put together useful resources and information regarding travelling to Dundee, accommodations, and some exclusive offers in and around Dundee for conference attendees.

CSBBCS / EPS 2025 Info Page

Travelling to Dundee

Exclusive Offers

Please note that all conference attendees will require an Electronic Travel Authorization in order to travel to the UK. See https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta for details.

Letter of Invitation from EPS: For non-Canadians that are planning to attend the conference and require a UK Visa, we have worked in collaboration with the EPS to create a letter of invitation from the EPS to aid in the UK Immigration process. If you would like to receive a letter, please contact the co-organizer, Aaron Johnson (aaron.johnson@concordia.ca) and he will connect you with the EPS.

Submissions

The call for symposia and abstracts has CLOSED.