Abstract submission is now open for the
Pucón Summit on Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, to be held in Pucón, Chile, from April 8-12, 2024. The Summit will aim to explore the intersection of neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on mechanisms of learning.
This event will provide a platform for AI and experimental neuroscience researchers to delve into the mechanisms of learning at the cellular, systems, and behavioral levels.
The meeting aims to address three fundamental questions that have been the subject of intense research and theoretical debate:
1) What cellular mechanisms enable learning on different timescales?
2) How do brain networks modify their connectivity to support adaptive behaviors?
3) How do popular AI learning algorithms relate to biological mechanisms of learning at the cellular and systems levels?
The emphasis will be on exchanging information between theoretical and experimental scientists. How can AI generate testable predictions for neuroscientists? How can neuroscientific discoveries
inform the next generation of AI models? More information is available at the website:
This five-day meeting will involve talks in the morning, free afternoons for speakers, workshops for students, and round table discussions in the evenings. There is also a possibility of satellite
workshops and other activities involving trainees before and after the meeting.
Important dates
Abstract submission: January 24, 2024
Early registration: February 2, 2024
Regular registration: March 5, 2024
Keynote speakers
Sara Solla (Northwestern University)
Nelson Spruston (HHMI)
Full list of invited talks:
https://plena.cenia.cl/speakers/
Chile is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant research community. We have selected the city of Pucón, as an exceptional venue providing a secluded and conducive environment
for stimulating conversations, fruitful collaborations, and unique outdoor activities (i.e., Volcano trekking, river rafting, lake activities, etc.). We hope to see you there.
Regards,
The Scientific Committee
Roberto
Araya (U. Montreal, Canada)
Christopher Pack (McGill University, Canada)
Pedro Maldonado (Universidad de Chile, Chile)
Markus Diesmann (Jülich Research Center, Germany)
For any questions, please contact us by email:
plena@cenia.cl