AWCBR 2026

30 August - 3 September 2026

Te Pae, Christchurch

We warmly welcome you to AWCBR 2026; this conference is New Zealand's premier annual Neuroscience conference attracting delegates from all over New Zealand and beyond. We would love you to join us for four days of world-class and varied Neuroscience.

A finalised programme will be available following closing of Abstract submissions

Please refer to the AWCBR website for more information

AWCBR Organising Committee

Chair: Simon O'Carroll

Co-Chair & Editor: Kyla Horne

Treasurer: Joanne Lim

Secretary: Rachael Sumner

Media: Victor Dieriks

ECR Rep: Ross Van Der Wetering & Nicky Slater 

Wellington Rep: Bart Ellenbroek

Otago Rep: Robert Munn

Student Rep: Kristen McDonald

Social Events: Christina Buchanan

Clinical Liaison: Richard Roxburgh

Australian Liaison: Tim Sergeant

Web Designer: Kreesan Reddy

Key Dates:

Friday 1 May, 2026

Registration & Abstract Submission Open

Wednesday 1 July, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

Friday 17 July, 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline

Friday 21 August, 2026

Registrations close

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