Sunposium
At the forefront of understanding neural circuits: MPFI’s Sunposium conference brings together leaders in basic neuroscience research from all over the world
Important Dates
March 9 – 11, 2026
Conference Dates
Dec 19, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Registration Closes
About
Speakers & Program
Registration
Abstract Submission
Travel Info
PGYIA Award
Past Sunposium Events
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MPFI’s Biennial Neural Circuits Research Conference
MPFI’s Sunposium conference brings hundreds of the world’s most esteemed neuroscience researchers together to highlight the challenges, latest findings, and advances that address some of the most complex issues at the forefront of understanding neural circuits.
Researchers from around the world attend Sunposium to learn and share the latest developments toward understanding neural circuits. Sunposium encourages a collaborative, problem-solving approach to some of the most pressing questions in the field. Along with elucidating basic behaviors and processes, understanding neural circuits will help researchers develop and improve treatments for neurological diseases and disorders that arise when these circuits aren’t working properly.
The conference consists of three days of talks, poster sessions, networking, exhibits, and technology demonstrations. Please see the confirmed lineup of speakers below.
Speakers & Program
The full conference schedule with times and session details will be released at a later date.
2026 Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award Lecture
Keynote Speakers
Speakers
Registration
Registration for 2026 Sunposium is now open.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission is now closed.
We encourage all registrants to submit abstract proposals for poster presentations or short talks. Most submitted abstracts will be selected to present in the poster sessions, which will emphasize cutting-edge findings and facilitate informal scientific discussion.
To feature the latest and most exciting results, several speakers will be selected for short talks from the submitted abstracts.
Travel awards will be available to help with the cost of attending the meeting for selected speakers, with preference given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
The deadline to submit abstracts is December 19, 2025. Abstracts can be modified after registration until abstract deadline.
Sponsors
2026 Signature Sponsors
Sunposium Sponsors
Travel Info
**MPFI does not partner with any third-party travel agencies or accommodation providers to arrange travel for Sunposium attendees, nor do we sell or distribute attendee lists. Any email or message offering travel arrangements or attendee lists is fraudulent and should be treated as a scam.**
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) – Located less than 10 minutes from the convention center, PBI is the closest and most convenient airport to Sunposium. PBI offers over 200 daily non-stop arrivals and departures to many destinations on 13 airlines. Click here for a list of nonstop destinations by airline.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – FLL is located ~50 miles south of the Palm Beach Convention Center. With more than 700 daily flights to 135 domestic and international destinations, it offers flight options from most destinations.
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Directions from I-95: Take I-95 to the Okeechobee Boulevard exit (# 70) and head east on Okeechobee Boulevard, approximately 1 mile. The Palm Beach County Convention Center is located on the south side of Okeechobee Boulevard, directly across the street from CityPlace.
- Direction from Florida Turnpike: Take Florida’s Turnpike to the West Palm Beach/ Okeechobee Boulevard exit (# 99) and head east for approximately 7 miles. The Palm Beach County Convention Center is located on the south side of Okeechobee Boulevard, directly across the street from CityPlace.
The connected Hilton Hotel allows guests access to the Palm Beach County Convention Center through a covered walkway. In addition, the Convention Center is surrounded by 1,200 additional guest rooms within a 1-mile radius. View a list of discounted hotel rates for Sunposium attendees.
Explore West Palm Beach
Nearby attractions include Cityplace, a $600 million shopping, dining and entertainment complex; the nationally acclaimed Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; Palm Beach’s famous Worth Avenue; South Florida’s beautiful beaches; and a wide variety of dining options – ranging from casual waterfront to sophisticated chic.
For more information about things to do in the Palm Beaches, Florida, visit The Palm Beaches Florida website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Sunposium, email us at sunposium@mpfi.org.
