Iran
6th International & 27th National Congress of Physiology and Pharmacology of Iran
This congress was held from February 4 to 6, 2026, hosted by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Iranian Physiological and Pharmacological Society. It is considered one of the country’s major scientific gatherings in the fields of physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, systems physiology, cellular and molecular mechanisms, and biomedical sciences.
33rd International Congress of Iranian Neurology and Clinical Electrophysiology
This congress was held from April 28 to May 1, 2026, at the Iran International Conference Center in Tehran. Its scientific program covered a wide range of topics, including general neurology, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, headache, cognitive disorders, dementia, and clinical electrophysiology.
3rd National Conference on World Brain Day
This conference was held on July 22, 2026, in Tabriz under the theme “Brain Health for All.” The main objectives of the event were to raise public awareness, emphasize equitable access to brain-health services, and strengthen collaboration among universities, specialists, healthcare providers, and the community.
19th Congress on Addiction Science
This congress is scheduled to be held from October 21 to 23, 2026, at the Razi Convention Center in Tehran. Its topics include the neuroscience of addiction, psychiatry, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, prevention, mental health, and policymaking. It is considered one of the country’s major interdisciplinary events in the field of clinical neuroscience.
Events Awaiting Announcement of Dates
The 42nd Annual Congress of the Iranian Scientific Association of Psychiatrists has been announced, and the final dates of the event will be announced subsequently.
International Events
AAN Annual Meeting 2026
This meeting is one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings in clinical neurology and includes educational programs, presentations of new research, clinical trial results, and discussions of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic evidence. In 2026, artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making, precision medicine, gene therapies, and the application of biomarkers in neurological diseases were among the topics receiving particular attention.
American Physiology Summit 2026
This summit is the American Physiological Society’s (APS) flagship annual event and provides a platform for interaction among researchers from various fields of physiology. Its scientific program ranges from basic cellular and molecular studies to translational research and clinical applications, while also providing an opportunity to introduce innovative laboratory technologies and develop interdisciplinary collaborations.
FENS Forum 2026
The Forum of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is the largest neuroscience gathering in Europe and is held every two years. In addition to presenting the latest research findings, the event emphasizes training for young researchers, the development of international collaborations, and the introduction of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, optogenetics, advanced imaging, and neuromodulation.
OHBM Annual Meeting 2026
OHBM is the most important international event in the fields of brain imaging and computational neuroscience. The meeting plays an important role in advancing methods for analyzing fMRI and diffusion MRI data, connectomics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in brain imaging, and many global standards in these fields are introduced or updated through this organization.
INS World Congress
This congress is one of the world’s major events in the field of nervous-system stimulation-based therapies. In addition to deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal cord stimulation, and vagus nerve stimulation, particular attention in 2026 was devoted to closed-loop neuromodulation, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), and the application of artificial intelligence to the adjustment of stimulation parameters.
Society for Neuroscience 2026
The annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), attended by tens of thousands of researchers from around the world, is considered the largest scientific event in neuroscience. This gathering covers virtually all branches of neuroscience, from cellular and molecular biology, electrophysiology, computational neuroscience, neuro-oncology, imaging, cognitive science, and neurotechnology to translational and clinical research. Some new research findings are presented at the meeting in the form of lectures and posters.
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2026)
AAIC is the world’s largest specialized gathering focused on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. In addition to presenting new findings on pathology, genetics, biomarkers, and imaging, the conference plays an important role in introducing clinical trials of new drugs and developing global strategies for prevention and patient care.
FEPS–SIF European Congress of Physiology
This congress is one of Europe’s major physiology events and brings together researchers working in cellular, systems, cardiovascular, neural, respiratory, metabolic, and exercise physiology. In recent years, particular attention has been given to translational physiology, precision medicine, and the interaction of different body systems in maintaining homeostasis.