SfN Annual Meeting 2027
Society for Neuroscience
The 2026 meeting is soon: November 14–18, 2026 · Washington · Official 2026 website
- Dates
- October 23–27, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 30,000
- Therapy or topic area
- Neurology / CNS, Basic Science
About the meeting
Join more than 30,000 colleagues from around the world at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting to present emerging research, exchange ideas, explore new tools and technologies, and advance careers. Neuroscience 2027 will take place in Chicago October 23–27, 2027.
Based on the official SfN website.
Key dates for SfN 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | May 20, 2027 | Estimated |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | August 24, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | October 23–27, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Google Calendar Outlook.com Microsoft 365 Download for Apple / Outlook app (.ics)Planning ahead: SfN's abstract deadline usually falls about 5 months (160 days) before the meeting (164 days in 2025 and 156 days in 2026).
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Submitting an abstract to SfN 2027
- Who can submit
- SfN members only; membership is required to submit an abstract. 2026 rules
- Membership required
- Yes 2026 rules
- Previously presented work
- Abstract presentations may not be presented at another meeting or published in an archival scientific publication before the scheduled SfN presentation date unless it is at a published satellite event or SfN-hosted press conference for the meeting. 2026 rules
SfN hasn't published its 2027 guidelines yet. Until it does, items marked 2026 rules show the 2026 requirements. Summarized from SfN's guidelines, checked October 27, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the SfN 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is May 20, 2027 (estimated), and late-breaking abstracts are due August 24, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is SfN 2027?
SfN 2027 takes place October 23–27, 2027 in Chicago, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend SfN?
About 30,000 people are expected at SfN 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 14–18, 2026 | Washington | June 11, 2026 |
| 2025 | November 15–19, 2025 | San Diego | June 4, 2025 |
| 2024 | October 5–9, 2024 | Chicago | Not recorded |
| 2023 | November 11–15, 2023 | Washington | Not recorded |
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Last updated November 6, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.
SfN abstracts are due in 195 days
The deadline is May 20, 2027 (estimated). Watch SfN and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.