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NAT’26

22.-24.04.2026

Welcome to NAT’26 – Europe’s Neuroadaptive AI Conference

NAT’26 is the first European event dedicated to Neuroadaptive AI—where brain data meets adaptive technology. This conference brings together researchers, innovators, and critical thinkers to explore how these systems can benefit individuals and society.

From scientific breakthroughs to ethical challenges, NAT’26 is a space to share insights, spark new ideas, and shape the future of Neuroadaptive AI in Europe and beyond.

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Upcoming deadlines

Paper and abstract

  • Submission system opens: December 1, 2025
  • Submission deadline: January 11, 2026
  • Reviews due: January 25, 2026
  • Decision notifications: January 31, 2026
  • Camera-ready submission deadline: February 28, 2026

Registration

  • Early-bird registration opens: December 3, 2025
  • Early-bird registration closes: February 7, 2026
  • Regular registration closes: March 21, 2026
  • Late/on-site registration: March 22-April 24, 2026

Venue

NAT’26 will be hosted by the prestigious Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin, a leading institution in AI and digital transformation research.

The institute is located in the central district of Berlin, in close proximity to notable landmarks such as the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Technical University of Berlin, and the Berlin Zoo. It is within a short walking distance of the Zoologischer Garten train station and is surrounded by a range of high-quality hotels.

Topics

Broad Areas

Neuroadaptive Technology

Artificial Intelligence

Applications

Specific Topics

Passive BCIs
Physiological computing
Affective computing
Neurofeedback
Neuroethics
Neurogaming
User modeling

Machine learning
Reinforcement learning
Deep learning
Autonomous systems
Wearable sensors
Autonomous driving

Virtual reality
Robotics
Legal consideration
Societal impact
Industrial deployment
Marketing and communication

Latest News

NAT’26 – Submission Portal Now Open!

We are pleased to announce that the submission portal for the Neuroadaptive.

Mark your calendar: NAT’26 deadlines released

The Neuroadaptive Technology Conference 2026 is on the horizon — and so.

Save the Date: NAT’26 in Berlin

We’re excited to share that the Neuroadaptive Technology Conference 2026 will take.

Submission

There are two types of submissions to the NAT26 conference:

  • Short papers have a maximum length of 2 pages, including at most 1 figure.
  • Full papers have a maximum length of 6 pages, including at most 3 figures. References do not count towards the maximum page length.

In your submission, please indicate whether you would like to present your work as a poster or as a talk. Presentation of the work is required by at least one of the authors in order to be eligible for the final conference proceedings. Further information is provided in the submission portal. 

Conference Committee

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Zander

Chair “Translation”
Dr. Thomas Ramge

Chair “Science”
Dr. Marius Klug

Organizing Committee
Lucija Mihić Zidar

Organizing Committee
Lea Rabe

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This conference is organized in cooperation with

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.