Exploring Interdisciplinary Frontiers: Cognitive Science, Computational Modeling, and Artificial Intelligence
9-10 May 2025, University of Cambridge, UK
9-10 May 2025, University of Cambridge, UK
This conference is supported by the Accelerate Science Programme and the Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery (C2D3).
In-person attendance and formal dinners are fully booked.🔥🔥
If you still want to attend the conference, please register as an online attendee and join us remotely.
The conference program is here.
About the Conference
Recent breakthroughs in machine learning, from deep learning to general-purpose AI, have transformed science, impacting areas like computer vision, autonomous systems, and language models. These advances are particularly relevant to neuroscience.
This conference explores how neuroscience can inspire next-generation AI, and how AI, in turn, can accelerate scientific discovery. We bring together leading researchers and early career researchers (ECRs) across AI, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, computer science, and robotics—bridging disciplines, academia, and industry.
By fostering UK–EU collaboration, we aim to deepen AI’s role in understanding the brain and translate neuroscientific insights into AI design. Through sharing cutting-edge research and building lasting networks, this initiative drives innovation across cognitive science and beyond.
Key Objectives
Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Unite researchers from cognitive neuroscience, AI, robotics, and related fields to spark lasting UK-EU partnerships and drive innovative cross-domain research.
Support Early-Career Researchers (ECRs)
Support ECRs through talks, mentorship, and sessions on career growth and work-life balance, helping them gain visibility and build connections.
Build Sustainable Networks
Create platforms for ongoing collaboration beyond the event, forming interdisciplinary groups that can pursue joint research long-term.
Promote Research Excellence
Highlight outstanding work through peer-reviewed flash talks and best paper awards, encouraging high-quality contributions.
Generate Broader Impact
Facilitate dialogue between academia and industry to drive real-world applications and align with the goals of the Accelerate Programme.
Enable Future Grants
Explore interest in the NeuroAI topic and lay the groundwork for collaborative funding applications (e.g. UKRI, Wellcome Trust, Turing Institute).
Contributors
Details about the conference location and accessibility can be found here: https://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/contact/college-plan-and-directions