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The 12th Annual International Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2025)

Conference

November 11–14, 2025 | San Diego, California, USA

Overview

The 12th Annual International Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2025), hosted by the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), is the premier event for neural engineering and rehabilitation. This year’s theme, “Human-Centered Neural Engineering and AI”, highlights interdisciplinary collaboration driving transformative advancements in healthcare and patient outcomes.

Join us in San Diego, November 11–14, 2025, for keynotes, workshops, NIH BRAIN minisymposium, and discussions at the dynamic intersection of clinical practice, technological innovation, and AI-driven solutions.

Conference Chairs & Committees

  • General Chairs: Gert Cauwenberghs (UC San Diego, USA) and Bruce Wheeler (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Technical Program Chairs: Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting (University of Freiburg, Germany), Mario Romero-Ortega (University of Arizona, USA), Yiwen Wang (HKUST, China)
  • Technical Program Committee: Leanne Chan, Michela Chiappalone, José del R. Millán, Mahsa Shoaran, Nitish Thakor
  • Special Sessions Chairs: Jacob Robinson (Rice University, USA), Maryam Shanechi (USC, USA)
  • Workshop Chairs: Jojo Platt (Platt and Associates), Sridevi Sarma (Johns Hopkins University)
  • Finance Chair: Qi Wang, Ph.D (Columbia University)
  • Steering Committee: Metin Akay, Helen Huang, Jack Judy, Pedro Irazoqui, Erika Ross Ellison, Paul Sajda, Jim Weiland

Program Highlights

Tuesday, Nov 11 Wednesday, Nov 12 Thursday, Nov 13 Friday, Nov 14
AM Workshops
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM		 Opening Ceremony (8:00–8:15 AM)
Keynote 1: Giacomo Indiveri (AI & Neuroengineering, 8:15–9:15 AM)
Podium Talks: Neural Computing & Adaptive Systems
Break & Posters (9:30–10:00 AM)		 Keynote 3: Adele Barnard (Translational Neuroengineering, 8:00–9:00 AM)
Podium Talks: Translational Neuromodulation
Break & Posters (9:30–10:00 AM)		 Keynote 4: Daug Lautner (Human-centric Neuroengineering, 8:00–9:00 AM)
Podium Talks: Bridging Neuroscience & AI
Break & Posters (9:30–10:00 AM)
Spotlight Posters (11:30–12:00 PM) Spotlight Posters (11:30–12:00 PM) Spotlight Posters (11:30–12:00 PM)
Lunch Break 12:00–2:00 PM Lunch Break, Posters & Exhibit Viewing 12:00–2:00 PM
Keynote 2: Ellis Meng (Emerging Minimally Invasive Neurotechnologies, 2:00–3:00 PM)		 Lunch Break, Posters & Exhibit Viewing 12:00–2:00 PM
NIH BRAIN Minisymposium: Neuromorphic Engineering for Clinical Care (2:00–3:30 PM)		 Lunch Break, Posters & Exhibit Viewing 12:00–2:00 PM
Keynote 5: Human-Centered Design & AI Ethics (2:00–2:30 PM)
PM Workshops
1:00–5:00 PM		 Podium Talks: Advanced Neural Interfacing (3:00–5:30 PM)
Women in Neural Engineering Social Hour (5:30–7:30 PM)		 Panel: Industry Leaders (4:00–5:00 PM)
YP Social & Idea Pitch Happy Hour (5:15–7:30 PM)		 Panel: Demystifying Regulated Neurotech Devices (2:30–3:30 PM)
Closing & Awards (4:00–4:30 PM)
Welcome Reception
6:00–9:00 PM


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