About the 47th Annual Meeting

SFN Neuroscience 2017

The 47th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience is one of the most innovative meetings in health, science, neurology, and research.

The Society for Neuroscience is a professional organization whose members work across the full range of neuroscience, from basic cellular research to clinical neurology. Its annual meeting serves as a gathering point for researchers, clinicians, and students to share findings, discuss emerging methods, and build collaborations. The Society's stated mission centers on advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system, and the meeting program is organized to reflect the many aspects of health, science, and research that the field now encompasses.

Registered attendees are drawn from across the globe, with participants representing dozens of countries and a wide variety of institutions, universities, hospitals, and industry labs. Because the meeting spans poster sessions, invited talks, and scientific symposia, it functions as a broad forum where early-career trainees present alongside senior investigators. The scale of participation also supports informal exchange, from hallway conversations to organized networking events, helping attendees find contacts in fields they may not otherwise encounter.

The meeting is hosted in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a large venue suited to the demands of a multi-day scientific congress with multiple session tracks running in parallel. Attendees typically arrange their own accommodation in nearby hotels and properties, and the surrounding district offers a range of services, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions such as museums and botanical gardens. Transportation options and local sightseeing are additional considerations for visitors planning their stay.

Registration and abstract submission are handled through the Society's official meeting platform, which accepts submissions from authors and speakers for poster and session presentation. Program information, scheduling details, and venue guidance are published for attendees ahead of the meeting, along with housing and travel information. The overall experience is designed to be as accessible and well organized as possible, so that participants can focus on the science, on professional exchange, and on the many opportunities for discussion that a large international meeting provides.