Celebrating 10 years of the Brainbox Initiative Conference.
1-2 October 2026 | London
Since launching in 2016, the Brainbox Initiative Conference has become a recognised hub for TMS, tDCS, TUS, EEG, fMRI, and multimodal brain research. Over the past decade, we have welcomed thousands of delegates, supported hundreds of early-career scientists, and created a vibrant community at the forefront of neuroscience.
In 2026, we are proud to celebrate 10 years of the Brainbox Initiative Conference. This landmark year will not only showcase world-class talks, posters, and workshops, but also reflect on a decade of discovery and look ahead to the future of non-invasive brain stimulation and imaging research.
Timeline
Open Now!
Speaker abstract, poster, and award applications.
4th April
Speaker abstracts submission deadline.
1st June
Award applications deadline.
1st August
Poster abstract submission deadline.
7th September
Poster material submissions deadline.
1st - 2nd October
Conference Chair
Professor John Rothwell
UCL Institute of Neurology
Professor John Rothwell is currently Emeritus Professor of Human Neurophysiology at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London.
As a postdoc he was one of the first to use the Merton technique of high voltage electrical stimulation of the brain and also one of the first to experience TMS when Tony Barker and Reza Jalinous first demonstrated their new machine in 1986.
His main current interests are in the physiology and pathophysiology of human movement and its disorders, and in basic mechanisms of restoration of function after brain injury, particularly stroke. Current research projects include using neurophysiological techniques to study the mechanisms of neural plasticity that underpin motor learning, and using this knowledge to devise new therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation after stroke.
Brainbox Initiative Awards
Gain conference exposure, sustained promotion of your work, and the opportunity to become a Brainbox Ambassador while showcasing your early-career research in non-invasive brain stimulation and imaging.
Obtain hands-on access to specialist non-invasive brain stimulation and imaging equipment, expert technical support, and a conference platform to turn your pilot or proof-of-principle study into publishable reality.
Elevate your research profile with a major conference speaking slot, £1,000 prize, long-term promotion, and exclusive collaboration opportunities with the Brainbox Initiative.