21st Annual NeuroMusic Conference
Hybrid conference from McMaster University
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PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT FROM BRAIN TO BEHAVIOUR
November 21-23, 2025
Nov 21: Evening reception, welcome and jam session at the GasWorks, Hamilton
Nov 22 & 23: Keynotes, themed talk sessions and posters 9:45 AM —5:30 PM EST
Nov 22: Evening Keynote Concert in LIVELab: 8:00 PM EST
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
FEATURED SPEAKERS
First Steps Toward Rhythm Perception: Neurophysiological Insights from
Professor of Neuroscience, Université de Picardi, Amiens, France
Musical beginnings to social engagement: A multi-modal perspective
Postdoctoral Fellow, Italian Institute of Technology, Rome, Italy
Research Associate, University of Heidelberg, Germany
The Brain’s Crescendo: How Music Training Enriches Child Neurocognitive Development
Evidence from longitudinal and cross-sectional studies
Associate Professor of Psychology
Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Developmental origins of musical engagement: pleasure, abilities, and beliefs
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
IN-PERSON POSTER SESSION
How to Submit
Please submit an abstract (maximum 250 words) to the Microsoft CMT (submission link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/NeuroMusic2025) on any topic related to perception, cognition, or performance of music and dance. Describe the motivation, methodology, results, and implications of your study. Theoretical contributions are welcome, provided that the connection to music perception and cognition is made clear.
Virtual Posters
If you are unable to attend the conference in person, you are welcome to submit an abstract with the option of having the poster and a 3-minute explanatory video included virtually on the conference website and Discord server. Please check the Discord instructions to setup your virtual poster presentation, upload any accompanying materials (abstract, pre-recorded video, etc.) and interact with other online/in-person participants during the conference.
Review Process
Each abstract will be reviewed by members of the scientific program committee. Early submission is encouraged as acceptance will be sent out on a rolling basis as submissions are received. All submissions will be notified of acceptance by October 17th, 2025.
Final Submission
Upon acceptance, you will have the opportunity to upload a poster and a short ‘teaser’ video (30 seconds) that will be featured in a poster blitz session at the conference. Posters must be a maximum of 4’ x 4’ (122 x 122 cm). Virtual attendees will also have the opportunity to submit a 3-minute video describing their poster and a zoom link for chatting with participants. All posters (virtual and in-person) and other materials (e.g., videos) will be accessible for several months after the conference on the conference website and Discord server.
Dates and Deadlines
The deadline for abstract submissions is October 10th, 2025.
Keynote Concert in the LIVELab
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 8:00 pm
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Musical meaning in childhood
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Featuring: Maximilian Aoki & Theodor Aoki
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
