20th Annual NeuroMusic Conference

Hybrid event from McMaster University

THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE OF MUSIC NEUROSCIENCE: LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD

November 1-3, 2024

Nov 1: Evening reception, welcome and jam session
Nov 2-3: Keynotes, themed talk sessions and posters 9:45 am —5:30 pm EST
Nov 2: Evening Workshop in LIVELab: 7:30 pm EST

KEYNOTE TALKS

"Challenges and innovations in the neuroscience of music"

Dr. Giacomo Novembre

Neuroscience of Perception and Action Laboratory at the Italian Institute of Technology, Rome, Italy

"Moving forward and moving together: Connecting through music across the lifespan”

Dr. Laura Cirelli

Assistant Professor and Director of the TEMPO Lab in the Psychology Department University of Toronto Scarborough, ON

“Towards a social neuroscience of music therapy processes and outcomes”

Dr. Jӧrg Fachner with Dr. Clemens Maidhof

Professor for Music, Health and the Brain at Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK

PANEL ON THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE LIVELAB AND LARGE GROUP STUDIES OF CREATIVE HUMAN INTERACTION

Dr. Lauren Fink

Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, ON

Dr. John Iversen

Associate Professor in the Dept. of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, ON

Dr. Laurel Trainor

Professor, Director of MIMM , Director of LIVELab in the Dept. of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, ON

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS

Clinical Symposium

 

Creation in the LIVELab: Demo and Workshop 

 

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:30 pm
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON


Featured artists-in-residence, Double Pendulum, will conduct a Saturday evening workshop in the LIVELab. They will showcase how mobile biosensing technology can be incorporated into creative performances and give a preview of their upcoming show, Synaptic Rodeo.

 

Seating is limited for the Workshop and can be reserved at the time of registration

IN PERSON POSTER SESSION-ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

How to Submit

Please submit an abstract (maximum 250 words) to the Microsoft CMT site 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.
Note: 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. 
The deadline for abstract submissions is September 23rd, 2024. 

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 7th, 2024.

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.  

Dates and Deadlines

Abstract submission deadline – September 23, 2024, 11:59 pm in your time zone
Notification of Acceptance – by October 7, 2024
Deadline to upload posters and teaser videos for inclusion on the website – October 23, 2024, 11:59pm in your time zone.
Poster Sessions – Nov 2 and Nov 3, during NeuroMusic Conference; time and location TBA

CONFERENCE FEES

Conference (Early Bird up to October 10)
Includes Friday night social, Saturday and Sunday conference events (including continental breakfasts and lunches)
                $200 regular, $150 students (early bird)
Conference Plus Saturday Evening Workshop in the LIVELab with Synaptic Rodeo (Early Bird up to October 10)
Includes Friday night social, Saturday and Sunday conference events (including continental breakfasts and lunches)
                $210 regular, $160 students (early bird)
Conference (Late Registration, after October 10)
Includes Friday night social, Saturday and Sunday conference events (including continental breakfasts and lunches)
                $250 regular, $200 students
Conference Plus Saturday Evening Workshop in the LIVELab with Synaptic Rodeo (Late Registration, after October 10)
Includes Friday night social, Saturday and Sunday conference events (including continental breakfasts and lunches)
                $260 regular, $210 students
Virtual Conference Registration
Includes Saturday and Sunday conference events (talks and online poster rooms)
                $50 regular, $30 students

ACCOMODATION

A block of rooms for attendees has been set aside for Nov 1& 2 at Visitors Inn  649 Main St W Hamilton. Please contact the hotel directly and reference the Conference name “MIMM NeuroMusic Conference” to book your room.