Noldus on the Road: animal conferences in 2026

It is that time of the year again. I step out of my role as scientific writer and become your personal travel agent for 2026. That’s right, Noldus is going on the road again and we would love to meet you somewhere this year.

We are not only going to neuroscience meetings focused on rodent research, but also fish and insect research. The world of behavioral science is changing all the time, and that is why Noldus is planning a major overhaul of their products this year. Come visit us at one of these conferences and find out what we have in store.

Do you want to get more information about these conferences, or do you want to learn more about how we can enhance your behavioral research setup? Send us a message at [email protected] and we will happily answer your questions.

IZM 26 - Italien zebrafish meeting

Trento, 14-16 January

Zebrafish are an ever-growing part of behavioral neuroscience. That is why we find it important to talk to zebrafish researchers and see what the field needs to keep improving. One such opportunity is the Italian zebrafish meeting in Trento this January. Enjoy interesting presentations by international keynote speakers as well as local up and coming researchers in the zebrafish field.

Alternatively, come have a chat with us and see how we can bring your research to the next level together.

Visit website: https://eventi.unitn.it/en/5th-italian-zebrafish-meeting

BonBrain 2026

Bonn, 23-25 March

Joint organized by the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior, DZNE and the University of Bonn, BonnBrain aims to strengthen the local neuroscience community while allowing collaboration with international thought leaders. That is why the organizers have invited many researchers from all over the world to come and discuss their work in various forms.

Interestingly, BonnBrain also holds an art competition to concise with their scientific program. The winner will be the person that is able to most creatively convey their look on neuroscience. So, if you want to flex both your academic and creative brain muscles consider going to BonnBrain.

Visit website: https://bonnbrain.de/

Annual meeting of the Cerebellum Club

Aussois, 26-29 March

Right after Germany we are going to the French Alps for the Annual meeting of the Cerebellum club in Aussois. This year’s edition promises to be very engaging, with six international keynote speakers and six scientific sessions, covering topics from molecular and cellular mechanisms to computational neurosciences and clinical studies.

Come with us to the mountains for interesting debates, plenty of learning opportunities, and maybe even some beautiful snowy ski slopes.

Visit website: WORDS

Neuronus

Krakow, 24-26 April

Next up we are traveling to the beautiful city of Krakow for the Neuronus neuroscience forum. Organized by the students from the Jagiellonian University, this event is bound to be an interesting and exciting event. Students and seasoned researchers alike are welcome to present and share ideas on topics like general neurobiology, computational, cognitive and affective neuroscience, as well as clinical neurology.

Visit website: https://clubcervelet.cnrs.fr/en/news-2/

19th Canadian Neuroscience Meeting

Montreal, 18-21 May

Sometimes it feels like SFN is the only neuroscience conference in America people are thinking about. However, have you considered visiting Canadian Neuroscience as well? With over 900 attendants every year it is not a small conference by any means. This results in a more personal experience with more opportunities to connect with others, discuss your work, or learn from experts. With talks about the neural mechanisms behind internal states and the molecular vulnerability of brain circuits (besides many poster presentations and interesting symposia), you are sure to have an educational and exciting time in Toronto.

Obviously, we will also be going to Canadian Neuroscience this year. So, we hope to see you there!

Visit website: https://can-acn.org/meeting-2026/

Dutch Neuroscience Meeting

Tiel, 25 & 26 January

A bit closer to home (at least for us) is the Dutch Neuroscience meeting. As is customary nowadays, the meeting will be held at the Van der Valk Hotel in Tiel. You can look forward to an exhilarating event with many opportunities to network and learn from peers.

We will also be walking around the venue, so if you want to discuss your current setup or what we can bring you in the future, be sure to come to talk to us.

Visit website: https://dnm26.azuleon.org/

FENS 2026

Barcelona, 6-10 July

Why go to FENS? That’s simple, it is the largest European neuroscience congregation of the year. With thousands of visitors every other year it is the best place to meet an international and multi-disciplinary group of scientists. In 2026 the conference will be held in amazing city of Barcelona. So, after you’ve had your fill of scientific debate and learning you can explore this stunning and culturally rich city.

Of course, we will also be present in full force at FENS 2026. By July we will have plenty of new and exciting innovations that we can show. So come visit our booth to learn more about how you can update your current setup or start out with the best of the best.

Visit website: https://fensforum.org

European zebrafish meeting

Vienna, 7-11 July

At Noldus we see the continued and increasing use of zebrafish as a model species. Therefore, we love to meet the scientists that are continuing to advance in this field of behavioral science every day.

That is why we are going to the European zebrafish meeting in Vienna this year. We are looking forward to collaborating, discussing and learning from the researchers and technicians that work with zebrafish day in and out. Are you interested in discovering how we can facilitate zebrafish research at different life-stages? Check out our free eBook to learn more.

Visit website: https://www.ezm2026.org/

NeuroFly

Cologne, 7-11 September

Behavioral science is not only rodents and fish, but insects also play an important role in various types of research. Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are the most used insect model for neuroscientific research.

If you want to learn more about what is happening in the world of Drosophila research, consider visiting NeuroFly in Germany this year. This European gathering is focused on the neurobiology of Drosophila, but other invertebrate models will be included.

Interested in visiting this conference? Then go to Cologne in September!

Visit website: https://neurofly.org/home/

SocietyForNeuroscience 2026

Washington, 14-18 November

Last but certainly not least we have Society for Neuroscience or better known as SFN. Every year SFN is a spectacle for the world of (behavioral) neuroscience. Last year in San Diego we introduced our new look and feel for the future, had plenty of fun games in our booth, and gave out the immensely popular Lego mice, but most importantly we had great conversations with you, the researchers working to make the world a better, safer and healthier place.

This year we are planning to show so many incredible new things that I can’t reveal just yet. But stay tuned, book your ticket to Washington (and maybe pack some mittens because Washington is a lot colder than California), and come visit us at our booth.

Visit website: https://www.sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2026