2026 California Neurotechnology Conference

Join us at the 2026 California Neurotechnology Conference for cutting-edge brain tech, live demos, and cool networking!

The Fourth Annual California Neurotechnology Conference co-hosted by UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, and USC.

Neurotechnology Innovation: Future Possibilities and Challenges

Welcome to the fourth annual California Neurotechnology Conference, a full-day event held at UC Berkeley and jointly hosted by UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz and USC! The event will bring together undergraduate student neurotechnology clubs, graduate students, academic researchers, and industry professionals. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic community of aspiring neurotechnology researchers, future industry leaders, renowned academic scholars, and innovative industry experts, all dedicated to advancing neurotechnology and driving impactful conversations about the future of the field.

*Please note that student (undergraduate and graduate) tickets will be verified using the student’s institutional email address. Tickets that cannot be verified will be refunded and returned. If you are NOT a student, please purchase a “professional” ticket.

What to Expect:

• Distinguished Keynote Speakers: Benefit from presentations by Daniel Almeido Filho (Brazil’s Secretary of Technological Development and Innovation) and Josef Parvizi (Stanford Professor of Neurology, Co-founder of Ceribell, Co-author of the Ceribell Clarity AI Paper) about their current research and industry projects on the latest developments in neurotechnology.
• Interactive Q&A Sessions: Engage in facilitated, open Q&A discussion with academic and industry panels that bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, offering participants a comprehensive, insider view of current research and industry challenges in neurotechnology.
• Industry Workshop: Sign up for an interactive industry workshop that offers the opportunity to learn about entering the neurotechnology industry through engaging discussions.
• Student BCI Competition: Join a dedicated Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) competition where students clubs and research teams showcase and pitch their innovative projects to an esteemed panel of judges, including academic and industry neurotechnology leaders.
• Research Poster Sessions: Participate in and explore student-led research projects during the poster session to learn more about undergraduate neurotechnology research and emerging innovative solutions in the field. If you are interested in presenting a poster, please fill out this Google Form by FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Even if your project is still in its early stages, presenting a poster is a valuable opportunity to practice science communication and network with others who are interested in your ideas. All presenters listed in the form must have registered for the conference to participate.

Join us for an enriching academic experience emphasizing research excellence, collaborative inquiry, and the innovative spirit driving the future of neurotechnology!

Our theme this year is “Neurotechnology Innovation: Future Possibilities and Challenges.” We’re especially focused on helping students understand the interactions between academia and industry-what distinguishes these paths, how they overlap, and how skills and ideas translate between them.

Whether you are seeking to present your work, network with peers and experts, or deepen your knowledge of the field, the 2026 California Neurotechnology Conference is the ideal forum to ignite collaboration and shape the evolving landscape of neurotechnology research.