Morning Session:

• Welcome & Introduction: Overview of the format, goals, and expected outcomes.
• Keynote Lecture 1: The future of Neurotechnology: Trends and Challenges – An expert in the filed provides a high-level of current trends in neurotechnology, with a focus on the intersection of implants, BCIs, and neuroinformatics.
• Keynote Lecture 2: Introduction to Neural Implants: Types and Applications – An overview of various neural implants, including deep brain stimulators, cochlear implants, and cortical implants.

Lunch

Afternoon Session:

• Exhibitor/Sponsor presentation.
• Roundtable: Participants present themselves and their cases.
• Group Activity: Brainstorming Future Applications – Participants are divided into groups to brainstorm potential future applications of neural implants, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Group Project Kick-off: Participants will be divided into interdisciplinary teams to work on projects that integrate implants, BCIs, and neuroinformatics, to be presented on Day 5.

Evening: Networking Reception & Poster Session.

Morning Session:

• Lecture 3: Fundamentals of Non-invasive BCIs: EEG, fNIRS and Beyond – An introduction to non-invasive BCIs, exploring various modalities like EEG, fNIRS, MEG, IRT, Eye Tracking and other modalities. Their respective strengths and limitations.
• Case Studies: Clinical and Non-Clinical Applications of BCIs – Presentation of case studies where non-invasive BCIs have been successfully applied, such as in rehabilitation, communication for ALS patients. and neuroinformatics.

Lunch

Afternoon Session:

• Workshop: Using a BCIS System – Participants will work in teams to set up a basic BCI system, acquiring analyzing EEG signals to control a simple interface.
• Workshop: Ethics and Societal Impacts of BCIs – A moderated discussion on the ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and societal implications of widespread BCI adoption.

Evening: Free Time

Morning Session:

• Lecture 4: Introduction to Neuroinformatics: Tools and Techniques – Overview of neuroinformatics, covering data acquisition, storage, processing, and sharing. Introduction to major
• Lecture 5: Machine Learning in Neurotechnology – Exploring the role of machine learning in analyzing neural data, including feature extraction, classification, and predictive modeling.

Lunch

Afternoon Session:

• Workshop: Neuroinformatics Data Pipeline – Participants will work on processing real neural data using neuroinformatics tools. The focus will be on data cleaning, standardization, and preliminary analysis.
• Team Work: Group project development continues with mentor feedback.

Evening: Social Event – Cultural Excursion.

Morning Session:

• Lecture 6: Integrating Implants and BCIs: Hybrid Systems – Discussions on the convergence of invasive and non-invaisive approaches, hybrid systems that combine the strengths of both, and the potential of these systems in personalized medicine.
• Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends in Neurotechnology – Panel with experts from academia, industry, and healthcare discussing the future directions of neurotechnology, including closed-loop systems, neuromodulation, and neuroprosthetics.

Lunch

Afternoon Session:

• Lecture: The Intersection of AI and Neurotechnology.
• Team Work: Group project development continues with mentor feedback.

Evening: Group Dinner.

Morning Session:

• Roundtable Discussions: Translating Research to Real-World Applications – A discussion about the pathway from research to clinical and commercial applications, including regulatory challenges and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Roundtable Discussions: Building a Career in Neurotechnology – Insights and advice from established researchers and industry professionals on navigating an academic or industry career in neurotechnology.

Lunch

Afternoon Session:

• Group Project Presentations: Each team presents their project integrating implants, BCIs, and neuroinformatics. Presentations should cover the problem addressed, the interdisciplinary approach taken, and potential impacts.
• Feedback Session: Participants receive feedback from peers and experts.

Closing Ceremony:

• Certificate distribution, final remarks, and a summary of key takeaways from the week.
• Farewell reception and networking opportunities.