ESCAN 2026 Conference

27 November 2025

We are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the European Society for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (ESCAN) will take place in Rome from 3 to 6 June 2026. ESCAN 2026 will be a key moment for our community to meet, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborations across cognitive, affective, and social neuroscience. Colleagues from all over the world are warmly invited to join us.

Hosted in the historical and vibrant city of Rome, the conference will feature keynote lectures, symposia, single-paper sessions, poster sessions, and satellite events. Beyond the formal programme, ESCAN 2026 aims to provide a welcoming environment that encourages discussion, informal exchange, and new partnerships. Early-career researchers will receive particular support through dedicated awards, travel grants, and family-care initiatives.

Call for Contributions

The call for symposia and single presentations will open on 1 December 2025. Members of the ESCAN community—and those who wish to join it—are encouraged to submit their work through our online platform. Submissions must be written in English and will be evaluated by independent reviewers from the ESCAN 2026 Scientific Committee.

• Symposia submission period: 1 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
• Single presentation submission period: 1 December 2025 – 16 February 2026
• Notifications of acceptance: 30 January 2026 (symposia) and 9 March 2026 (single presentations)

Registration

Early registration opens on 1 December 2025. Presenting authors and symposium chairs are asked to complete registration and payment by 20 March 2026 (23:59 CET) to ensure inclusion in the programme. Regular registration will remain open until 11 May 2026, with onsite registration available during the conference.

Awards and Grants

ESCAN 2026 is committed to supporting participation from across the community. Several awards and funding opportunities will be available:

• ESCAN Early Career Award
• ESCAN Travel Grant
• ESCAN Family Care Grant

Applications open on 1 December 2025 and close on 16 February 2026. Detailed guidelines will follow on the conference website.

Join Us in Rome

The conference will be held in a modern and accessible venue in the heart of Rome, with convenient transport links and accommodation options for all budgets. Participants will be able to enjoy the city’s cultural and historical heritage while taking part in a meeting designed to foster meaningful scientific exchange and community connection.

Further information—including keynote announcements, programme details, and practical guidance—will be released over the coming months. We invite you to stay connected and follow updates on this website.

We look forward to welcoming you—and the wider ESCAN community—to Rome for ESCAN 2026!