ECNP is dedicated to creating a dynamic, timely and wide-ranging scientific programme for the 40th ECNP Congress. To help shape this exciting event, the Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) warmly invites you to submit a proposal for a full session focused on applied and translational neuroscience.
We welcome proposals from a broad spectrum of disciplines — including neurology, psychology, and related fields.
Submit a session proposal by 2 March 2026 at 23.59 CET (Central European Time) via the button below.
Please note:
Proposals can be submitted in the various session types:
Four speakers present on a specific topic with their most recent data. Please include:
✓ The symposium title
✓ Four lecture titles and speakers
✓ Two mandatory and two optional back-up speakers
✓ A concise and engaging session outline (max. 250 words) explaining the relevance to advancement of the scientific field, and highlighting the session’s aim, without mentioning individual speakers.
✓ Optionally, one chair may be suggested
Two speakers will deliver an educational update, focusing on the latest developments relevant to clinical practice. The audience will be invited to take part in interactive polls on the presented topics. Please include:
✓ The session title
✓ Two lecture titles and speakers
✓ One mandatory and one optional back-up speaker
✓ A concise and engaging session outline (max. 250 words) explaining the relevance to advancement of the scientific field, and highlighting the session’s aim, without mentioning individual speakers.
✓ Optionally, one moderator may be suggested
This session type offers an intimate (max. 80 attendees) and interactive setting for dialogue between experts and participants. Designed to foster open conversation, these sessions take place in a circle — mimicking the warmth and informality of a campfire. With no slides or screens, the expert introduces the topic with support from a moderator, followed by a dynamic two-way exchange with attendees. Please include:
✓ The session title
✓ The name of the expert
✓ Back-up expert suggestion
✓ A concise and engaging session outline (max. 250 words) explaining the relevance to advancement of the scientific field, and highlighting the session’s aim, without mentioning individual speakers.
✓ Optionally, one moderator may be suggested
These 45-minute sessions offer a concentrated dive into key topics in neuroscience and mental health. Designed to be dynamic and varied in format, focus sessions may feature for example panel discussions or mini symposia, or alternative innovative formats. For your proposal to be accepted, it is very important that you clearly indicate the format of your session proposal. Please include:
✓ The session title
✓ Format description (Please be specific — unclear formats may lead to rejection by the SPC)
✓ Faculty members (maximum of 4)
✓ A concise and engaging session outline (max. 250 words) explaining the relevance to advancement of the scientific field, and highlighting the session’s aim, without mentioning individual speakers.
✓ Optionally, one chair/moderator may be suggested
The SPC will evaluate proposals based on the following:
ECNP encourages the use of Neuroscience-based Nomenclature (NbN-2) terminology for psychotropic medications, as it reflects contemporary pharmacological knowledge, rather than arbitrary descriptors based on indications or chemical structure. Please see here the instructions for Authors.
Should you encounter any problems submitting your proposal online, please contact us by e-mail. You will be informed about the review outcome before 30 October 2026. ECNP will not enter into discussion on the review results.
