BrainMind Science Collective Series

March, 21-23, 2025 - Bay Area

Summer 2025 - Oxford

BrainMind Science Collective Series 2025

On March 21–23, 2025, in the Bay Area, and summer 2025 in Oxford, the BrainMind Science Collective series will unite 150 scientists, innovators, and thought leaders working at the forefront of brain and mind sciences, alongside cross-disciplinary thinkers from AI, physics, and beyond.

These gatherings will be "unconference", shaped not by a fixed agenda but by the collective energy and curiosity of the hand-picked participants. The format is open and unstructured, with ample space for spontaneity and creativity. Together, our diverse group of curious, accomplished attendees will set the course, guiding discussions, leading breakout groups, and delivering 5-minute lightning talks. It promises to be an intense, unpredictable, enlivening weekend--a living, breathing testament to curiosity and discovery.

While the unconference format encourages open topic proposals, this inaugural gathering will highlight key themes: AI and brain science, vibrant brain aging, consciousness, cutting-edge neurotechnologies, contemplative neuroscience, and human flourishing. This is a space to leave orthodoxy and boundaries at the door, as together we question, learn, and reimagine the mind’s potential. Join us as we chart new paths, spark lasting collaborations, and ignite enduring ideas.

Come ready to question, to learn, and to be moved. For here, we are not simply studying the mind; we are reimagining its possibilities.

BrainMind gatherings are invitation-only. All participants are members of the BrainMind ecosystem and are carefully selected for potential contribution, influence, and intent. Apply below if you are interested in attending gatherings like this.

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