Program Schedule

For questions about the meeting program, contact the SFN 2017 team.

The program schedule for the 47th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience outlines the sessions, presentations, and scientific exchanges planned across the meeting days. Held in Washington, DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the gathering brings together researchers, clinicians, and students working across the many aspects of neuroscience, from cellular mechanisms to cognitive and behavioral science. The schedule is organized so attendees can move between poster sessions, invited lectures, and specialty symposia throughout the week.

Program information is arranged to make it straightforward for attendees to review what is taking place on each day and to plan their own itinerary. Because a meeting of this size covers such a broad range of topics, the schedule reflects the Society for Neuroscience commitment to sharing current work in health science and neurology with the wider research community. Readers can look for details on abstracts and speakers, and can follow up with the organizing team when questions arise.

Beyond the formal scientific sessions, the annual meeting serves as a meeting place for the people who study the brain and nervous system, offering space for the exchange of ideas, collaboration, and networking. The convention center venue provides a central setting for these activities, with registration and attendee services supporting participants who have traveled from many countries. The surrounding district also gives visitors access to well-known museums, gardens, and other attractions worth seeing during their stay.

Those attending the meeting typically need to arrange accommodation well in advance, and options near the convention center include hotels with guest rooms of varying categories, flexible booking arrangements, and transportation services connecting the venue with nearby neighborhoods and airports. Additional amenities such as dining, currency exchange, and visitor services help make the practical side of a long trip easier to manage for international attendees as well as domestic travelers.

For a full picture of the meeting, visitors can review background information about the Society for Neuroscience, confirm registration details, and explore the program schedule alongside local sightseeing options. Washington, DC offers a range of cultural and historical attractions, including prominent national museums and landmark districts, allowing delegates to balance a demanding week of science with time to see the capital. Questions about the meeting program are directed to the SFN organizing team.