Dear,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to announce that registration for the IV FALAN Congress 2026 is now officially open.

August 31 – September 3, 2026
Santiago, Chile
Centro de Extensión Alameda, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Registration platform:
https://4id.network/falan26/login

Key Deadlines

• Travel Grants Deadline: April 15
• Abstract Submission Deadline: May 1
• Early Registration Fees: Until March 15 (first tier) and May 1 (second tier)

Please note that no registration fee is required to apply for a Travel Grant. The amount awarded will be determined based on proximity to Santiago. Travel Grants are available for:

• Undergraduate Students
• Postgraduate Students
• Early Career Researchers (within 5 years of obtaining their PhD)

Applications are fully integrated within the registration platform.
Scientific Program Highlights
The congress will feature an outstanding international program including Plenary Lectures by:

• Shubha Tole
• Francisco Aboitiz
• Grace Schenatto Pereira
• Mu-ming Poo

as well as distinguished Special Lecturers from across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia, covering areas from neuroepigenetics and sleep to neuromodulation, stress, astrocyte biology, retinal development, E/I balance in psychopathology, chronic pain, addiction, and neuro-glio-vascular interactions.

The Preliminary Scientific Program is available here:
https://www.sbnec.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Program-IV-FALAN-CONGRESS_vF.pdf

Registration Categories
Special member rates apply to active members of FALAN-affiliated societies. We encourage societies to remind their members to register under the appropriate membership category to access reduced fees.
The IV FALAN Congress aims to strengthen scientific exchange across Latin America and the Caribbean while fostering the development of our young neuroscientists. Your collaboration is essential to ensure broad and inclusive participation across our region.