Registration & Important Dates
Registration is FREE! Join us for three days of science, workshops, and networking at no cost.
Registration is open! Secure your spot by registering before the deadline.
Important Deadlines:
- **Registration Opens:** [Date]
- **Abstract Submission Deadline:** [Date].
- **Registration Closes:** [Date]
*Details regarding poster size, set-up, judging criteria, and final award amounts will be provided soon.*
**Poster presentation is a graduation requirement for students in the NTP program, and awards will be given for best posters.**
Symposium Flyer
Download or view the official symposium flyer for a quick overview of the event, dates, and locations.
Event App & Resources
Stay up-to-date with the latest schedule changes, speaker locations, and interactive features using our official event app and web portal.
Web App Portal
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Mobile App Download
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Preliminary Schedule
A detailed program including all faculty and student talk titles will be provided soon.
| Time | Wednesday, May 20th | Thursday, May 21st | Friday, May 22nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00–9:00 | Registration / Check-in | Registration / Check-in | Registration / Check-in |
| 9:00–10:15 | 9:00–9:30 **Welcome Remarks** | 9:00–10:30 **Workshop A** | 9:00–10:15 **Workshop C** |
| 9:30–11:00 | **Scientific Session I** (Part 1): 9:30–10:40: Talks 1, 2, & Student Talk 10:40–11:00: **Coffee Break** |
10:30–11:00 **Coffee Break** | 10:15–10:30 **Coffee Break** |
| 11:00–12:10 | **Scientific Session I** (Part 2): 11:00–12:10: Talks 3, 4, & Student Talk |
**Scientific Session II**: 11:00–12:10: Talks 5, 6, & Student Talk |
**Scientific Session III**: 10:30–12:00: Talks 7, 8, & Student Talks 4, 5 |
| 12:00–1:30 | 12:10–1:30 **Lunch** | 12:10–1:30 **Lunch** | 12:00–1:15 **Lunch** |
| 1:30–3:30 | 1:30–2:00 **Flash Talks** 2:00–4:00 **Poster Sessions** |
1:30–3:30**Workshop B** 3:00–3:30 **Flash Talks** |
1:15–2:15 **Keynote Lecture II** 2:30–3:00 **Closing Ceremony and Awards** |
| 3:30–5:00 | 4:00–5:00 **Keynote Lecture I** | 3:30–5:30 **Poster Session** | — |
| 5:00–7:15 | 5:00–6:00 **Networking Social** 6:15–7:15 **Trivia** |
5:30–6:30 **Faculty Debate** | — |
Keynote & Invited Speakers
We are thrilled to announce our lineup of distinguished speakers soon! This section will feature their names, affiliations, and bios, organized for clarity.
The complete program guide, including all speaker abstracts, locations, and presentation details, is available for download here.
[Keynote Speaker 1 Name], [Affiliation]
Time: Day 1, 4:00 PM
Talk Title: [Title of Keynote Lecture I]
Bio Placeholder: [Short bio summary here detailing their research interests and contributions to the field. This can be 2-3 sentences.]
[Keynote Speaker 2 Name], [Affiliation]
Time: Day 3, 1:15 PM
Talk Title: [Title of Keynote Lecture II]
Bio Placeholder: [Short bio summary here detailing their research interests and contributions to the field. This can be 2-3 sentences.]
General Speaker Roster: Thematic Divisions
The remaining speakers and poster presenters are organized by the following research areas:
Cellular, Molecular, & Development
Focuses on basic mechanisms of cell function, genetics, and early development.
Systems, Circuits, & Computation
Focuses on neural circuits, large-scale network activity, and computational models.
Behavior & Cognition
Focuses on complex behaviors, learning, memory, and cognitive processes.
Scientific Sessions
Our program will cover cutting-edge research in several exciting areas. Abstract submission details will be posted shortly!
Scientific Session I (Day 1 Morning)
**Time:** Wednesday, May 20th, 9:30 AM – 12:10 PM (includes Coffee Break)
**Details:** Features 4 Faculty Talks and 2 Student Talks.
**Theme:** [Topic/Theme for Day 1 Morning]
Scientific Session II (Day 2 Morning)
**Time:** Thursday, May 21st, 11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
**Details:** Features 2 Faculty Talks and 1 Student Talk.
**Theme:** [Topic/Theme for Day 2 Morning]
Scientific Session III (Day 3 Morning)
**Time:** Friday, May 22nd, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
**Details:** Features 2 Faculty Talks and 2 Student Talks.
**Theme:** [Topic/Theme for Day 3 Morning]
Career Panels
Gain insight from professionals in diverse career paths both inside and outside of academia. Refer to the Workshops section for details on Career/Professional Development sessions.
Day 2 Career/Professional Development Workshops (A & B)
**Date/Time:** Thursday, May 21st (9:00–10:30 AM AND 1:30–3:30 PM)
**Focus:** Two distinct sessions for career planning and skill building.
Day 3 Career/Professional Development Workshop (Workshop C)
**Date/Time:** Friday, May 22nd, 9:00–10:15 AM
**Focus:** [Topic for Workshop C]
Evening Events: Trivia & Debate Night
Join us for fun and competition!
Night 1: Networking Social & Trivia
**Date/Time:** Wednesday, May 20th
**Schedule:** **Networking Social** (5:00–6:00 PM) followed by **Trivia** (6:15–7:15 PM)
**Description:** Test your knowledge and enjoy drinks and snacks in a relaxed environment.
Night 2: Faculty Debate
**Date/Time:** Thursday, May 21st, 5:30–6:30 PM
**Description:** Watch two UW-Madison faculty members debate a hot topic in neuroscience.
Professional Development Workshops
Enhance your skills with hands-on training sessions focusing on professional and career development.
Workshop A: [Topic for Workshop A]
**Date/Time:** Thursday, May 21st, 9:00–10:30 AM
**Focus:** [Topic for Workshop A]
Workshop B: [Topic for Workshop B]
**Date/Time:** Thursday, May 21st, 1:30–3:30 PM
**Focus:** [Topic for Workshop B]
Workshop C: [Topic for Workshop C]
**Date/Time:** Friday, May 22nd, 9:00–10:15 AM
**Focus:** [Topic for Workshop C]
Our Valued Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our partners who make this event possible. Interested in sponsoring? Contact us at ntp@mailplus.wisc.edu.
[Sponsor Logo 1 Name/Tier]
[Sponsor Logo 2 Name/Tier]
[Sponsor Logo 3 Name/Tier]
Symposium Organizing Team
The 2026 NTP Symposium is planned and executed by a dedicated group of UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. We thank our committee members for their hard work!
Faculty Lead Organizers
Raunak Sinha, Betsy Quinlan, David Ehrlich, Xinyu Zhao
Staff Support
Ana Garic, Dan Wagner
Student Organizing Committee
Madeline Crockett, Aayushi Raval, Amber Osterman, Jiyoun Lee, Sumedha Sengupta, Swapnali Patil, Adam Darlington, Ashton Barber