Rules and Regulations of the 11th Annual Neuroscience20 Brazil Summit

The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) is a non-profit society organized to encourage scientists to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients afflicted with neurological disorders; in Brain Mapping, engineering, stem cell, nanotechnology, imaging, and medical devices.

SBMT achieves its mission through multi-disciplinary collaborations with government agencies, patient advocacy groups, educational institutes, industry, and philanthropic organizations. We promote public welfare and improve patient care by translating new technologies/therapies into lifesaving diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We are continually committed to excellence in education and scientific discovery.

The G20/Neuroscience20 World Brain Mapping & Therapeutics Scientific Summit aims to contribute to President Obama’s BRAIN initiative and to expand action on the current and upcoming initiatives across the G20 nations, bringing together the finest scientists, engineers, physicians, surgeons and policymakers across the globe in order to rapidly introduce clinical solutions for neurological disorders, which cost the world economy hundreds of billions of dollars annually. The N20 is a think-tank working group and has only invited panelists. Hence there is no individual lecture/talk.

The N20 comprises of three separate events spread over 2 days of the Summit. These include the following

1. Cultural Tour of the host country to experience its diversity and gain first hand knowledge of the current ground realities by the delegates and panelists. The cultural tour ends with the Neuroscience Networking Dinner.

2. Scientific-Policy Program that has open panel discussion on diverse topics pertaining to local country specific and wider global issues related to neurosciences and healthcare and innovation. 

3. The Neuro-Policy Champions Awards Gala Dinner - A Black Tie event. Guests, and invited delegates are required to choose floor-length gowns for ladies and suits or tuxedos for gentlemen when attending this celebration which is the culmination of the Neuroscience20 Summit. If guests wish they can choose to wear a traditional attire of the host country.

The invited panelists are known experts in the field of neuroscience and their knowledge and experience can better be shared through open dialogue among panelists and audience and thus only 3-5 slides are allowed per panelist if needed. The panels will be of 60 minutes each and will have a resolution summarized based on the discussion during the panel. Each panel will bring out a resolution that will be discussed and signed upon by the delegates and SBMT and N20 office bearers at the end of the scientific program.

1. Cultural Tour - Comfort Clothing based on weather. Neuroscience Networking Dinner - Business Casual Attire.

2. Scientific - Policy Program: Business Casual Attire

3.  Neuro-Policy Champions Gala: Black Tie for Men, Formal Dress for Women, Optional is Traditional Costume or Attire of the host country.

We run on tight logistics accounting for each of our attendees. All panelists are invited based on their expertise in the field of neuroscience. SBMT and WBMF DO NOT cover travel and stay costs for any panelists due to the high number of panelists and delegates at the Summit. 

SBMT will cover the cost of the Cultural Tour, including the Neuroscience Networking Dinner, the lunch during the Scientific-Policy Program, and the Neuro-Policy Champions Gala Dinner for the invited panelists ONLY.

If an invited panelist wishes to have a guest attend the Neuroscience20 Summit, then the guest/attendee MUST PAY the cost of attendance. Payment will grant them access to the Cultural Tour, including Neuroscience Networking Dinner, Scientific-Policy Program, and the Neuro-Policy Champions Gala. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or following the link here - https://www.worldbrainmapping.org/home/events/annual-congress/sponsorship-form-n20 

All invited panelists have to arrange their own airport pick-up and local transport. While the organizing committee will provide assistance in getting the best available rates for airport transfer through the Hotel Pestana Rio Atlântica, it is not guaranteed. The panelists have to inform the organizing committee if they wish to receive assistance. 

Panelists need to provide their arrival and departure details to the organizing committee. Please contact - Marcos Wagner

The official language of the Summit is English

All attendees, including invited panelists and Keynotes speakers, need to register. The cost of attendance is US $5000 per attendee.

The cost will provide access to both summit days, including the Cultural Tour, Scientific Program, and Neuro-Policy Champions Gala.

Invited panelists and Keynote speakers will receive a SPECIAL CODE for registration, providing them with a 100% discount.

Other corporate and non-profit organizations' sponsorship packages start at US$30000 for the Member level and US $70000 for the Platinum level.

Name badges can be collected on arrival from the registration desk. All Panelists and Registered participants are kindly requested to wear their name badges throughout the conference in order to be admitted to the Summit session halls and scheduled activities.

1. International visitors to the Brazil may need to apply for a visa prior to arrival. Some of the delegates may be eligible for an E-Visa based on your country and passport held. Please apply for an E-tourist visa or paper tourist visa as we are in the process of getting government clearance for a conference visa. You are urged to apply for a visa at the earliest. For more information on visa applications, please visit the Brazilian government website.

2. If you require a letter of invitation to accompany your visa application it can be provided to you. The letter of invitation will be issued by the President and or Chairman/CEO of SBMT on the letterhead of the organization. Should your visa application be denied, all purchases are final and NO REFUNDS will be issued, if for any reason, your visa is denied.

1. All N20 Summit attendees are invited panelists and delegates. SBMT covers the cost of attendance to the Cultural Tour, Neuroscience Networking Dinner and Neuro-Policy Champions Gala for invited panelists and delegates only.

2. Any other guest accompanying the invited panelist has to bear their individual costs for the above mentioned events and activities. 

3. ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

4. SBMT cannot be held liable for any issues and cancellations due to situations not directly controlled by SBMT. 

The N20 Summit Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property either during or indirectly arising from the Summit. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to personal health and travel insurance.

Penalty for trespassing – faulty entrance – sneaking in, is $3600.00 per day. The penalty for faulty documentation/badge will be $5000.00. The organization reserves the right to take further action against the individual and the institution they are representing.

The N20 Summit Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, nor loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the 10th Annual Neuroscience20 (N20) Summit of Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.