About the conference
Join us in Magdeburg from 28 September to 2 October 2025 for the XV Learning and Memory Conference. This international meeting, held every five years since 1967, is a long-standing tradition. This event attracts the world's leading scientists, who come together to delve deeply into the mechanisms of learning and memory. The conference will bring together established scientists and young researchers, uniting both established and emerging talent in neuroscience.
The Learning and Memory Conference has a unique format with no parallel sessions, which allows participants to attend each session and fully focus on the knowledge presented. The lecture series will be enhanced by four keynote lectures from leading international scientists and ten symposia, each featuring a blend of national, international, and junior speakers. The conference will address a wide range of topics, from the subcortical networks involved in hippocampal memory processing to the neuromodulatory influences on emotional memory and innovative approaches in computational and theoretical neuroscience.
The preparatory workshop on 28 September is a must-attend event for young scientists. It is specifically designed to boost self-confidence and facilitate exchange among young researchers through engaging activities. A public evening event combining art and science offers a rare opportunity to experience cultural and scientific dialogue. Don't miss out!
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Our keynote speakers
Prof. Dr. Anne Churchland
University of California
A world-renowned researcher in behavioural neuroscience, Churchland explores the neural mechanisms of learning and decision making, focusing on multisensory integration using advanced cutting-edge techniques and computational approaches to understand neural population activity. She is also an excellent role model and is well known for her advocacy for women in neuroscience.
Prof. Dr. Sheena Josselyn
University of Toronto
A pioneering researcher in our understanding of engrams, Josselyn research explores the neural basis of memory, specifically how the brain forms and stores memories. She has made critical contributions to the field of neuronal memory allocation and the study of cellular engrams in rodent models.
Prof. Dr. Bong-Kiun Kaang
Seoul National University
Kaang is a prominent leader in the field of molecular neuroscience, with a particular focus on how memory is stored in the brain at the molecular level. Starting with his early work with Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel, he made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of receptors, signalling molecules, and ion channels that play key roles in neuronal function and memory.
Dr. Nelson Spruston
Vice President & Executive Director, HHMI Janelia Research Campus
As a world-leading expert in memory research, Spruston’s work explores the role of the hippocampus in learning and memory, with an emphasis on the properties of a diverse collection of cell types and how they come together to form a circuit that mediates the learning and recall of episodic memories.
What to expect
→ Our keynote speakers are renowned experts in their fields.
→ We are proud to present a comprehensive scientific programm of diverse symposia: Take part in ten symposia featuring the latest and most cutting-edge topics across the neuroscience of learning and memory.
→ No sessions in parallel. So you don't miss anything and can plan ahead
→ You will have the chance to network with other professionals in your field. Connect with peers and established scientists in an atmosphere designed to foster in-depth networking and collaboration.
→ We are at the cutting edge of research. Discover the latest advancements in mechanisms that underlie learning and memory, and learn how they can be applied to address memory impairments.
Highlights of 2025
Symposia
The ten symposia at the XV Learning and Memory Conference in Magdeburg will feature leading experts covering the most important topics related to learning and memory. These range from the role of subcortical networks in hippocampal memory processing to dendrite computation. The symposia offer unparalleled insights into cutting-edge research methods and results. They focus intensively on specific aspects of memory and learning research, and provide a unique opportunity for participants to engage in in-depth discussions with peers.
The programme is planned without parallel sessions, giving all participants the opportunity to attend all presentations and discussions and ensuring they don't miss any valuable content. This structure also provides numerous networking opportunities with researchers from all over the world.
