Cognitive Computational Neuroscience

2025

Satellite Events

Satellite Events

Date: August 11, 2025

Location: University of Amsterdam, REC-A & REC-B buildings (main CCN 2025 conference venue)

The Metacognitive Science Meeting

The Metacognitive Science Meeting is a venue for interdisciplinary discussions around all aspects of metacognition, cross-cutting psychology, neuroscience, philosophy and computer science. Our community represents an entirely new model of scientific community building: a roving satellite meeting, designed to approach and synergistically mingle with relevant scientific communities across philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence on an annual cycle.  Registration is required.

 

More to come!

 

For questions or additional information, please contact .

 

 

Local Meetups

Local Meetups

This year, CCN is happy to complement our in-person conference with distributed, local meetups for those who are not travelling to Amsterdam. We provide the livestream, you host the event: simply book a room in your institution, fill out the form below, and get together with colleagues to watch and discuss the best science. You can of course add social events, local scientific events, or additional talks to your meetup if you like.

Disclaimer
CCN 2025 meetups are recommended to improve community involvement and experience with the conference but ultimately are organized and hosted by individuals. You are responsible for deciding whether to take part in a local meetup as a host or participant, including your own assessment of the host and the location’s safety and suitability. CCN does not organize meetups, and cannot be held liable for activities or consequences of local meetups; this includes health and safety consequences. If you have concerns about a meetup host or location, either before the conference or afterwards, please provide details of your concerns via email to .

Q: Is it a lot of work to host a meetup?
A: It is entirely up to you. The most bare-bones is simply to book a lecture hall/meeting space, turn on the CCN livestream channel, and watch together. You can choose to add food/drinks, opportunities for socializing, or even local scientific events (such a poster session or short talks). This is entirely up to you; make sure to communicate to your participants what they can expect.

Q: I would like to host, but my timezone means we would have to watch in the middle of the night.
A: It is up to you how you time your meetup - you can also choose to watch the recorded talks back during your day or even make a selection rather than watch all talks.

Register here to sign up as a meetup host: https://forms.gle/XKAx66MrwVUkfjuo9. Please first check on the map if there is not already a meetup near you, and consider teaming up.

See this map to see all currently registered meetups and find information on how to participate:

Caregiver Award

Caregiver Award

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative for CCN 2025 to help offset costs of childcare at the annual meeting. These funds will make it easier for members with children to attend a wider range of meeting events.

Value: Up to $500 per family. In the event that the number of requests exceeds the funding available, preference will be given to applicants in the early stages of their careers.

Number: 6 awards.

Use of Funds

Recipients can use funds to support childcare in the form that best serves the family. Due to logistical constraints, CCN will not be offering an in-house childcare program. Recipients will be responsible for organizing their own childcare solutions.

Eligible expenses for the budget can include:

  • Third party dependent care services for the duration of the conference
  • Travel costs for the designated caregiver
  • Per diem of up to $50/day for the designated caregiver

Recommended Childcare Services

The Local Organizing Committee recommends 24nannies, a Netherlands-based but globally oriented childcare service, for parents looking to hire babysitters or nannies during CCN in Amsterdam.

How to Apply

The application form can be found here. The deadline for applications is June 1st, 2025. Awardees will be notified by email by June 15th.

 

Travel Awards

Travel Awards

We are a community-centered conference, bringing together scientists from around the world. However, the cost of travel and attendance can be a significant barrier, often preventing talented researchers from participating in the conference.

To help address this, we are proud to introduce a travel award intended to support researchers from under-represented groups around the world to attend CCN. The award serves two complementary goals: to reduce financial barriers for early-career researchers (especially those who might otherwise not be able to participate), and to recognize promising scientists in our community.

Value: $500. In the event that the number of requests exceeds the funding available, preference will be given to applicants in the early stages of their careers.

Number: 6 awards.

How to Apply

The application form can be found here. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2025. Awardees will be notified by email by June 15.

Call for Satellite Events

Call for Satellite Event Proposals

Submissions of Satellite Events are Open
Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 10, 2025

The AD de Groot Center at the University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with CCN, invites proposals for satellite events to be held on Monday, August 11, 2025. These events should complement the main CCN 2025 conference program. Participants of the satellite must, in principle, be attendees of CCN*. Satellite events can run from 11:30-18:00 (6 hour) or from 11:30-14:30 or 15:00-18:00.

Event Types & Scope

We welcome proposals for workshops, tutorials, and special sessions that align with cognitive computational neuroscience or closely related fields. Satellite events are particularly suitable for:

  • Programs requiring extended time beyond the standard 45-90 minute community event format
  • Specialized topics expecting focused attention

Venue Information

  • Location: University of Amsterdam, REC-A & REC-B buildings (main CCN 2025 conference venue)
  • Available room capacities: 20-150 participants
  • Date: Monday, August 11, 2025

Proposal Requirements

Please submit your proposal to Dr. M. Heilbron (), CCN Program Committee member and AD de Groot Center representative, by the 10th of April, 2025.

Your proposal should detail:

  1. Event title and format (workshop/tutorial/special session).
  2. Preferred time slot.
  3. Anticipated attendance and recruitment strategy.
  4. Budget plan (noting that basic AV equipment and rooms are provided) and how these will be covered.
  5. Event description, objectives, and target audience.
  6. Complete organizer contact information.
  7. Consist of a maximum of 2 pages.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated jointly by CCN 2025 and the AD de Groot Center, with emphasis on:

  • Enhancement of the main conference without competing with core programming
  • Contribution to the field of cognitive computational neuroscience
  • Feasibility and organization
  • Some priority will be given to those engaging the, or initiated by, the local CCN community

Additional Information

  • Organizers are responsible for any technical requirements beyond standard AV equipment
  • Room assignments will be based on projected attendance and availability
  • Selected events will be promoted through CCN 2025 channels

 

For questions or additional information, please contact .

* If you want to deviate from this format contact .

 

Schedule of Events

This schedule provides a general overview of the program. 
Please note that it is tentative, and additional details will be provided soon.

Display  sessions

Schedule of Events

Monday, August 11, 2025 

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Satellite #1

Other

A Vleugel

3:00 - 6:00 pm

Satellite #2

Other

A Vleugel

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 

9:30 - 10:45 am

Mind Matching

Networking

Study Area - A Building

11:15 - 11:30 am

Opening Remarks

Other

A0.01

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Keynote Lecture

Keynote

A0.01

1:30 - 4:30 pm

Poster Session A

Poster Session

de Brug

4:30 - 6:00 pm

Keynote Lecture

Keynote

A0.01

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Social

Hotel Arena

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 

8:30 - 9:30 am

Keynote Lecture

Keynote

A0.01

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

TBD (GAC / Community Event / Contributed Talks)

Other

A0.01

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Poster Session B

Poster Session

de Brug

4:00 - 6:00 pm

TBD (GAC / Community Event)

Other

A0.01

Thursday, August 14, 2025 

8:30 - 9:30 am

Keynote Lecture

Keynote

A0.01

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contributed Talks I

Talks

A0.01

12:15 - 1:45 pm

Diversity Lunch

Networking

Mensa

1:45 - 3:45 pm

Keynote & Tutorial

K&T Keynote

A0.01

4:15 - 6:00 pm

Keynote & Tutorial

K&T Tutorial

A0.01

7:00 - 10:15 pm

Social Event

Social

Ijver

Friday, August 15, 2025 

9:30 - 10:30 am

Keynote Lecture

Keynote

A0.01

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

TBD (GAC / Community Event / Contributed Talks)

Other

A0.01

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Poster Session C

Poster Session

de Brug

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Keynote Lecture

Keynote

A0.01

6:15 - 7:00 pm

Community Meeting

Other

A0.01

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Date: Tuesday, August 12, time: TBA

Location: Hotel Arena

You are kindly invited to join us for appetizers and drinks at Hotel Arena, a stylish and contemporary event venue located in the vibrant Oost district of Amsterdam, only a 15-minute walk from the conference location. 

Hotel Arena is a beautifully restored 19th-century former orphanage known for its unique blend of historical charm and modern design.  Connected by their love of travel, food, art and culture, Hotel Arena is a lively meeting place filled with great music, vibrant decor and delicious food.

We look forward to seeing you there!