The 2nd Symposium on Invertebrate Neuroscience will focus on the most recent findings obtained in any field of invertebrate neuroscience, including adaptive mechanisms, circuits and behaviors, learning and memory, cognitive aging, evolution and development, neuromorphology, visual and chemical sensation, (neuro)genetics. In addition to the wide range of scientific insights, special emphasis will also be placed on cutting-edge technologies in invertebrate neuroscience. The symposium also aims at highlighting the potential of research on invertebrate model animals to address a large range of neurobiological questions, problems, and phenomena in general.
The symposium, including two memorial lectures, will be dedicated to two prominent late neuroscientists, Professor Paul R. Benjamin (1941-2024) and Professor Dimitry A. Sakharov (1930-2024).
Preliminary program
Tuesday (2 September):
- Registration
- Get-Together Party
Wednesday - Friday (3-5 September):
- Scientific program (oral and poster presentations)
Friday (5 September):
- Closing remarks and free discussion on the future of invertebrate neuroscience
- Farewell dinner
The meeting will be held on 2-5 September 2025, at the HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute (HUN-REN BLRI), Tihany, Hungary.
The Institute, located directly on the shore of Lake Balaton, the largest shallow lake in Central Europe, has been the traditional site of the earlier invertebrate neurobiology symposia held since 1967. The conference will offer, as ever before, a variety of scientific sessions, networking opportunities, enjoyable moments, and an exceptional private atmosphere for neuroscientists to meet and discuss recent developments of the research field.
During the symposium, the institute’s private beach provides an ideal surrounding for relaxation, swimming, and networking.
Two types of accommodation will be available for the participants:
Guest house of the institute (3. Klebelsberg K. str., Tihany, 8237), https://www.blki.hun-ren.hu/en/node/8610
Contact person: Mrs Erika PETHO; email: vendeghaz [at] blki.hu (vendeghaz[at]blki[dot]hu)
Prices:
For BSc/MSc/PhD students the student hostel (double rooms, with shared bathroom) of the institute will also be available with reduced prices: 15 EUR (18 USD)/room/nigh
Aquilo Hotel Panoráma*** (9-11 Lepke str., Tihany, 8237), https://aquilohotelpanorama.hu/en/english/
Contact person: Mr Csongor VARGA; email: hotel [at] panoramatihany.hu (hotel[at]panoramatihany[dot]hu)
Local transfer between this hotel and the institute will be provided!
Prices:
Deadline for Registration:
Early Bird Registration for the Event - 15 May 2025.
Regular Registration for the Event - 15 June 2025.
Deadline for Abstract Submission:
Abstract submission - 15 June 2025.
For Abstract Submission registration is required.
| Early bird: | Regular: | |
| scientists | 450 EUR (~485 USD) | 550 EUR (~595 USD) |
| PhD students | 350 EUR (~380 USD) | 450 EUR (~485 USD) |
| undergraduate and MSc students | 300 EUR (~325 USD) | 380 EUR (~405 USD) |
| online participation | 200 EUR (~220 USD) | 250 EUR (~270 USD) |
| accompanying person | 200 EUR (~220 USD) | 250 EUR (~270 USD) |
The fees also include the catering, refreshments, and abstract submission. Accommodation has to be paid separately.
Please pay the registration fee by 15 June 2025 latest by bank transfer in Euros to the following account:
| Beneficiary | HUN-REN BLRI |
| Beneficiary's bank | MÁK |
| Account number | HU02 1004 8005 0036 2801 0000 0000 |
| BIC (SWIFT) code | HUSTHUHB |
| Notice for transfer | SIN2-YOUR NAME |
Or, if you wish, you can also pay the registration fee (in Euros) by bank card (Visa or Master Debit or Credit card) by one of the given deadline. Within a few days of receiving your registration, you will receive a proforma invoice via email from NEXUS Conference Kft made out to the name and billing address you've provided at registration. Using this email, you can pay the registration fees (based on attached proforma invoice) with credit card (e.g., Visa, Master, etc.) by clicking the „TO PAYMENT" button. The proforma invoice does not constitute an invoice, you will receive your invoice after the order has been fulfilled.
The Scientific Organizing Committee of SIN has applied for conference support from the Hungarian Neuroscience Society, which received a positive evaluation. Therefore, we are able to provide conference participation support under the following conditions:
The Scientific Organizing Committee is pleased to invite applications for participation support from early career researchers* currently working in the field of invertebrate neurobiology. The grants are intended to support participation at the 2nd SIN in Tihany, Hungary. Priority will be given to applicants who intend to present their research in the form of a poster or oral presentation. The funding will cover registration cost and accommodation fee.
Please email Dr. Zsolt Pirger pirger.zsolt@blki.hu and Dr. Istvan Fodor fodor.istvan@blki.hu for an application form using ‘Participation Support for SIN’ in the subject heading. The application must include the following attachments: 1) abstract, 2) scientific CV (if you are a postdoc, please indicate the year when you obtained your PhD degree), 3) copy of your undergraduate or postgraduate (MSc, PhD) degree, and 4) supervisor's recommendation letter (max. 2000 character, including spaces). Furthermore, please indicate whether you will present a poster or give a talk.
Deadline for submission of completed applications: 10 May 2025.
Applicants will be notified of the decision by 13 May 2025.
*to qualify as an early career researcher, you must be an undergraduate, MSc, or PhD student, or a research fellow on a fixed term contract no more than 3 years after obtaining your PhD.
During the breaks between the scientific sessions, coffee, soft drinks, mineral water, and sweet snacks will be served to all participants of the meeting in front of the lecture hall.
The registration fee of the congress does not include any accident, illness, luggage and /or liability insurance. The organizers do not take any responsibility for injury and/or damage involving persons and/or property occurring during the symposium.
Participants are advised to take care of their own health and travel insurance.