AWCBR 2026
30 August - 2 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
Co-Chairs: Simon O'Carroll & Kyla-Louise Horne
Treasurer: Nicky Slater
Secretary: Simon Kellaway
Co-editors: Ashik Banstola & Robert Munn
Social Events: Christina Buchanan
Media: Faya Tashakori Sabzevar
Key Dates:
Friday 1 May, 2026
Registration & Abstract Submission Open
Wednesday 24 June, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
Friday 17 July, 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline 4pm
Thursday 20 August, 2026
Registrations close 4pm



















