NeuroEvents Calendar
Welcome to NEURO LEARN
Whether you’re a registered member of ANA, an academic, professional, or enthusiast curious about the brain and how neuroscience can enhance lives, welcome!
At the heart of NEURO LEARN is the NeuroEvents Calendar—your go-to guide for what's on. Designed to bridge the translation gap between the research lab and you! No technical jargon, no nonsense.
Why the NeuroEvents Calendar is Useful
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Learn: Explore how neuroscience is being applied across all sectors, disciplines and domains in society to make a difference.
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Engage: Take part! Connect in a welcoming learning environment for continual professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
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Participate: Online or in person, introducing, or discovering practical ethical ways to apply brain science to your life.
What’s On?
Stay up to date with our latest Initiatives, including:
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Initiatives run throughout the year through ANA Neuro LEARN and ANA Chapters including at least 2 Initiatives from ANA Partners each year!
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Talks, Seminars, Symposia featuring ANA members, collaborators and partners; leading voices in neuroscience and interdisciplinary domains.
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Hands-on workshops, panels, interviews, and talks exploring real-world applications of brain science and science communication.
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Networking opportunities to share ideas and build connections cross sectors, disciplines and domains, across the globe.
How You Can Take Part
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Members: Access exclusive opportunities to feature your social impact work on the ANA website, and/or collaborate on upcoming initiatives that you can host, or take part in as a speaker, panelist, interviewee.
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Non-Members: Join our public initiatives to expand your understanding of how neuroscience can be useful to you, and connect with the ANA and the ANA Community of registered members. You are welcome to join the ANA Network - its FREE!
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Disclaimer
ANA Initiatives
Educational Use Only — No Clinical Advice or Relationship Implied
The Applied Neuroscience Association (ANA) Initiatives — including ANA Applied Talks, ANA Chapter Events, and ANA Special Interest Groups — aim to increase public understanding of how neuroscience is applied in real-world contexts. This may include talks, lectures, podcasts, and discussions covering how clinicians diagnose and manage conditions, explanations of current research findings, and explorations of lived experiences shared by individuals or practitioners.
These initiatives are not intended to serve as medical references or as tools for diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing any health-related condition — including, but not limited to, medical, psychological, or psychiatric conditions. Participation in any ANA Initiative, does not create a clinician–patient relationship between you and ANA or any of its representatives. The content presented does not account for individual circumstances, conditions, or needs.
Participants should consult a qualified health professional regarding any specific health concerns, or before beginning or modifying any programme or protocol, including medical, fitness, wellness, or nutrition programmes. The views and opinions expressed in ANA Initiatives reflect those of the individual speakers, institutions and/or organisations, and do not necessarily represent the views of ANA or its members and representatives.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ANA expressly disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages — including but not limited to lost profits — arising from the use of, or reliance on, content provided through ANA Initiatives. In jurisdictions where such disclaimers are limited or not permitted, liability shall be limited to the maximum extent allowed under the laws of England and Wales.
ANA Initiative
An ANA Initiative is any inclusive programme, activity, or event led by The Applied Neuroscience Association and/or an ANA Chapter or ANA Community member(s) that engages the ANA Community, ANA Network, local communities, institutions, or organisations in support or collaboration or partnership with ANA.
Initiatives may include public events, workshops, educational campaigns, collaborative and partner projects, or co-branded and sponsored activities, delivered through different platforms and campaigns, including ANA Applied Talks, ANA WAND, ANA October Spotlight, ANA Chapter Events, ANA Special Interest Groups, or any other ANA-branded initiative.
Highlights 2025 NeuroEvent Calendar
🌍 Celebrating
International Men's Day
JOIN US for IMD2025!
🧠 19th November 2025 - it's free and for everyone
Drop-in & DISCOVER for neuroscience based learning and tools for everyday life, celebrating men's mental health & wellbeing IN THE BRAIN ECONOMY with 5 talks, 6 speakers:
09:30-10:30: Strong, Quiet... and Misunderstood: Alexithymia in Men - ROBERT ANNIS
11:00-12:00: Keep Calm and Carry On - Why Stressed Brains Finish Last - maria haggo
12:30-13:30: AI Men's Mental Health - The Technology Breakthrough - Felipe barroS & Alvaro Paco
14:00-15:00: Suffering in Silence Mental Health & Alcohol Self-Medication - Gwen Bach
15:00-16:00: All You Need Is Love? Translating Relationship Science into Practice - Sophie Karoutchi
ana Welcomes respectful open conversation, questions and feedback
no matter where you are in the world join us for this virtual event.
HIDDEN COST OF FRICTION SERIES: Neuroscience of BrainDrain in the Workplace
This 3-part FREE virtual talk series is authored and presented by Gwen Bach
Explore the neuroscience, psychology, and economics of friction in organisations
Talk 1: The Hidden Cost of Friction: Why Small Barriers Can Drain Productivity
THE BRAIN ECONOMY LEADERSHIP SERIES: Shaping the Future Workforce
This 5-part FREE virtual talk series is authored and presented by Maria Haggo
Interviews with authors Alaa Azayem and Dr Faisal Nawaz of the landmark study, "Beyond the Filter"
Talk 3: Beyond the Filter - Social Media, Brain Health and the Future Brain
THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAIN SERIES: Lessons from Neuroscience & Sport
This 3-part FREE virtual talk series is authored and presented by Kimmy Edwards
Learn transferable lessons from elite sport for any high-stakes environment
Talk 2: Recovery and Resilience: How the Brain Adapts in Sport
HIDDEN COST OF FRICTION SERIES: Neuroscience of BrainDrain in the Workplace
This 3-part FREE virtual talk series is authored and presented by Gwen Bach
Explore the neuroscience, psychology, and economics of friction in organisations
Talk 2: : Friction and Mental Health: How Daily Barriers Erode Engagement and Wellbeing
THE BRAIN ECONOMY LEADERSHIP SERIES: Shaping the Future Workforce
This 5-part FREE virtual talk series is authored and presented by Maria Haggo
Explore the science and real-world impact of personalised, family-centred neonatal & paediatric interventions
Talk 4: Unlocking Lifelong Potential - Early Brain Interventions
ANA October Spotlight 2025:
'The Brain Economy'
#BrainHealth + #BrainSkills = #BrainCapital
Join us for a month-long learning journey to build your brain capital, culminating in
Worldwide Applied Neuroscience Day (WAND2025) on 30 October
The Brain Economy is an emerging economic paradigm fuelled by Brain Capital (2011). Brain Capital prioritises #BrainHealth + #BrainSkills as the 'capital' of human and economic flourishing, essential for global sustainable growth in the 21st century.
ANA's month long spotlight on The Brain Economy held 28 Talks, Interviews, Workshops, and a Panel, culminating in WAND2025!
WAND2025 Programme 30th October 09:30-20:00 UK Time ONLINE
REGISTRATION COMING SOON - day long programme - one zoom link - drop in as suits your schedule!
Time Speaker Session
09:30 Treesje Verlinden Opening Note: The brain is our most valuable asset, yet it’s also our most vulnerable...
10:00 Robert Annis Neurodiversity as a Catalyst for Systems Change
11:00 Stephanie Wong ANA Hong Kong Leadership Development: PROWESS Model
12:00 Aneta H-Møller <- ANA Paris DECODE YOUR PAIN Series: Communicating Pain, Telling Your Story
13:30 Roxana Seifer The Neuroscience of Modern Work: From Cognitive Overload to Strategic Asset
14:30 Kimmy Edwards <- THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAIN SERIES: Thinking Fast Under Pressure
15:30 Maria Haggo <- ANA UAE THE BRAIN ECONOMY LEADERSHIP SERIES: Master Class
16:30 Mookie Menuhin Are You Surviving or Thriving? From Stress to Strength
17:30 Howard Childs Predictors of Adult Diagnostic Outcomes in Adult Autism
18:30 Gwen Bach <- ANA Frankfurt THE HIDDEN COST OF FRICTION SERIES: Economics of Friction for Orgs
19:30 Treesje Verlinden WAND2025 Wrap-Up Building Brain Capital from Here Turning Insights Into Action
Celebrating The Brain Economy
🌍 ANA SOCIAL IMPACT PLEDGES
2–8 June 2025 Celebration
Volunteer Awareness Week
ANA is proudly led and run by volunteers!
This week, we are celebrating ANA and our Members — recognising the dedication, time, and care we all bring to our social pledges in our efforts: empowering ethically applied neuroscience for global impact.
Here’s just one story of an ANA Member promoting neuroscience in action: https://www.theappliedneuroscienceassociation.com/oliver-schnusenberg
You can discover more stories under 'Celebrating Our Members' on the ANA Homepage.
🌍 ANA APPLIED TALKS
We host talks all over the world
🧠 15th May 2025
Celebrating the BETA launch of 5 ANA Chapters
Aligned with Mental Health Awareness week
Theme for 2025: global Community
What are ANA Applied Talks?
🌍 Delivered by ANA Chapters Worldwide
🧠 Connected by our Social Mission
🧑🤝🧑 Grounded in Local Community
💙 The event is free. Any donations welcome!
ANA Applied Talks is a new international event series hosted by our growing network of ANA Chapters, designed to spark public engagement, cross-disciplinary insight, and diverse collaboration across cultures and global communities.
ANA Chapters Beta Launch in 5 Cities:
*The Programme at a Glance
🇬🇧 ANA HQ 09:30–10:30 BST Welcome Broadcast hosted by ANA Applied Talks
Meet the Chapter Founding Members and hear their respective voices about mental health in their local community where they are
🇭🇰 ANA Hong Kong 10:30–11:30 BST [18:30–19:30 HKT] Well-being, Inclusion and Community, with Founding Member Stephanie Wong
🇬🇧 ANA London 11:30–12:30 BST Applied Neuroscience in Brain Tumour and Cancer Communities : A Journey Integrating Hypnosis, AI, Meditations and Psycho Sensory Skills, with Founding Member Louise Baker
🇦🇪 ANA Dubai 12:30–13:30 BST [15:30–16:30 DST] The Nervous System Behind Connection: Why Community Starts Within, with Founding Member Maria Haggo
🇩🇪ANA Frankfurt 13:30–14:30 BST [14:30–15:30 CEST] From Procrastination to Effortless Action: A Science-based Approach to Mental Health, Motivation & Meaningful Progress, with Founding Member Gwen Bach
🇵🇱ANA Warsaw 14:30–15:30 BST [15:30–16:30 CEST] Chronic Pain Epidemic in the Community, with Founding Member Aneta Herrenschmidt-Moller
🇧🇷ANA São Paulo 15:30–16:30 BST [11:30–12:30 BRT] The Intersection of Neuroscience, Psychology and Community Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, with Founding Member Felipe Barros and his guest, Psychologist Dr Silvana Guimarães
🇬🇧 ANA HQ 16:30–17:00 BST Global Reflections: Closing Chapter Panel
*The programme may be subject to change as we finalise talks and timings
JOIN US!
Be part of the first wave of ANA Applied Talks and meet our new Chapters!
ANA 'Lunchtime Brain Breaks' Talk Series for Brain Awareness Week
10th - 14th March 2025 Daily 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
It's for everyone, it's online, and its free - join 1 talk or join them all!
Take a break with ANA and fuel your brain!
🧠 Will You Join Us?
Free, ONLINE Talk Series during Brain Awareness Week from 10th to 14th March, running daily 12:00 - 13:00 GMT.
🧠 What to Expect
Brain Awareness Week is a global celebration to cultivate public enthusiasm and support for brain science.
ANA is joining in the celebration to talk about the wonders of the brain, and the impact applying neuroscience can have on your everyday life.
🧠 Talk Series Schedule
ANA Special Interest Group Led 1-Hour Sessions:
🗓️ 10th: Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Pain & Pain Management
🗓️ 11th: Psychedelics and Other Realms
🗓️ 12th: Unpacking the Neuroscience of Treatment Approaches for Eating Disorders
🗓️ 13th: Beyond the Mask – The Neuroscience of Fitting In
🗓️ 14th: Exploring the Science, Art, and Philosophy of Adaptive Living
It's FREE with donations welcome to support our mission.
The Stimming Pool Premiere Screening 20th March 2025 ✨
"A unique film exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.. capturing diverse subjects both challenging and comforting"
Narrated through an Autistic lens.
Join the ANA Meet-Up for a shared experience of the film and filmmakers' panel (18:00-20:00 GMT), with the option to stay on to connect at the in-cinema bar! 🎬
A follow-up Discussion Group and Podcast Series will continue the conversation for anyone who is not local to London or cannot make it—stay tuned!
Science made simple: hacks for enhancing your Science Communication!
14th February 2025 13:00-15:00 GMT
It's for everyone, it's online and its free - book here!
Join Dr Hedi Young and Dr Anja Harrison for interactive, practical, hands-on exercises. Our goal? To help sharpen your SciComm skills, and turn your complex science content into relatable and engaging stories. Help us spread the word, and let’s make science something everyone can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day 💌
