6^th HBP Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Brain Research

Registration for on-site participation

• Admission to all scientific sessions
• Admission to all workshops
• Conference material
• Coffee & lunch breaks during the conference
• Admission to social programme

The fee does not include travel and accommodation.
 

Registration for virtual participation

• Admission to scientific sessions available for virtual participation
• Admission to workshops available for virtual participation
• Conference material
  
   

The conference will start on Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 1:00 PM CET and will end in the afternoon of Friday 25 February 2022. The programme comprises keynote lectures, student sessions, poster sessions, workshops as well as social events.

Registration fee waivers are available for a limited number of participants who successfully submit an abstract for presentation. 

To apply for a fee waiver, please send an email to education@humanbrainproject.eu with a short explanation (max. 200 words).

Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation from the conference organisers can request one by contacting the 6^th HBP Student Conference organisers, by email to: education@humanbrainproject.eu. To receive a letter of invitation, delegates must register for the conference first and submit any necessary data, as stated in the online form. The letter of invitation does not financially obligate the conference organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference, the registration, and the attendance are the sole responsibility of the delegate.

The link to our virtual conference platform as well as the online credentials will be sent out to all registered participants a few days prior to the conference.

Yes, the virtual platform is accessible to all registered participants.

To make this virtual conference an interactive experience, it is important that you have access to a stable internet connection, good audio (with microphone) and ideally (not mandatory) a webcam for video communication.

Also, to have the full conference experience it is important that you have installed the Zoom Desktop Client application (v5.7.0 or higher) and that you access the conference platform via the latest version of Google Chrome. 

Submitters whose abstract have been accepted for a poster presentation can find the virtual poster guidelines  here.

The presenting author of your abstract has received detailed information via email. Make sure to check your spam folder. If you did not receive an email, urgently contact education@humanbrainproject.eu

Important deadlines for presenting authors:

Register for the conference until 21 January 2022 (In case you cannot participate physically, inform the HBP Education Office by 15th January 2022 via email)

Fill in the recording and abstract permission online form until 21 January 2022

Send your final poster to education@humanbrainproject.eu until 7 February 2022

If the Covid-19 situation will not allow us to meet physically, the conference will be moved fully virtually. Participants who registered for on-site participation will receive a refund for the difference of the online participation fee.

Registration information & fees 
 

* A proof of your student status (student ID) will be required on site, otherwise a surcharge (regular participant fee) has to be paid.

What is covered by the registration fee?

Registration for on-site participation

• Admission to all scientific sessions
• Admission to all workshops
• Conference material
• Coffee & lunch breaks during the conference
• Admission to social programm

The fee does not include travel and accommodation.
 

Registration for virtual participation

• Admission to scientific sessions available for virtual participation
• Admission to workshops available for virtual participation
• Conference material

Please note: Registration for the conference is mandatory!

Payment modalities

Payment of registration fees can be made in EURO in the form of

• Credit or debit card
• PayPal
• Sofort
• Sepa Direct Debit

Confirmation of registration

After the registration has been completed you will receive an automatically generated notification via email. If you need an invoice, please contact education@humanbrainproject.eu
 

Cancellations and refunds

Notice of cancellation has to be made in writing via email to the HBP Education Programme Office to: education@humanbrainproject.eu. The policy for refunding registration fees is as follows:

Written cancellation received:

before 15 December 2022: 80% refund
before 7 February 2022: 50% refund
from 8 February 2022: no refund.

No refunds will be granted for unattended events or early termination of attendance, in case of cancellation of speakers, lack of space in the conference room, or any other incidents during the conference that are beyond the control of the conference organisers.

If the event due to changing Covid-19 restrictions has to be held fully virtual, participants who registered for on-site participation will receive a refund for the difference of the online participation fee.

Letter of invitation

Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation from the conference organisers can request one by contacting the 6^th HBP Student Conference organisers, by email to: education@humanbrainproject.eu. To receive a letter of invitation, delegates must register for the conference first and submit any necessary data, as stated in the online form. The letter of invitation does not financially obligate the conference organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference, the registration, and the attendance are the sole responsibility of the delegate.

Modification of the programme

The conference organisers reserve the right to modify the programme. No refunds can be granted in case of cancellation of speakers, lack of space in the conference room, or any other incidents during the conference that are beyond the control of the conference organisers.

Cancellation of the conference

In the event that the conference cannot be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the conference organisers (force majeure) or due to events that are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence of the conference organisers, the conference organisers cannot be held liable by delegates for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodation costs, costs for additional orders, financial losses, etc.
 

Logistics

Travel information

Innsbruck is easy to reach from all directions by car, train, coach or plane. Detailed information can be found on the “Innsbruck Info” website. Austrian COVID-19 Entry Regulation: For all types of entry into the country, evidence of a vaccination, a current test, or recovery from COVID-19 is required. Please check before entry if your country is subject to further restrictions via the website of Austria’s digital government agency.
 

1. Innsbruck by plane
   
   Innsbruck has a regional airport that connects the city to international destinations such as Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Manchester. The flight schedule can be found under this link: https://www.innsbruck-airport.com/en/passengers-visitors/flying/timetable/
   
   The closest international airport is Munich Airport. From Munich, Innsbruck can be reached by coach or train within two hours.
   
    
2. Innsbruck by train
   
   The main train station in Innsbruck is just a short walk away from the city centre.
   
   SparSchiene tickets
   The ÖBBs SparSchiene tickets (prices starting from only € 9.90) provide great connections from various cities, e.g. from Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf or Zurich. Detailed information about offers and prices can be found on the ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways website: https://www.oebb.at/
   
    
3. Innsbruck by coach
   
   FlixBus provides comfortable long-distance bus trips to Innsbruck from all over Europe. The buses operate several times a day and follow direct routes. FlixBus is ideal for getting from Munich Airport to Innsbruck. In Innsbruck, the bus stop is located at "Südbahnstraße" road. More information about FlixBus is available here: https://global.flixbus.com/
   
    
4. Innsbruck by car
   
   Innsbruck is located along many major traffic routes, which makes the region easily accessible by car.

• From Vienna: A12 motorway.
• From Switzerland: A12 motorway. Through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region.
• From Italy: A13 (Brenner motorway); tolls apply from the exit Innsbruck-Süd.
  
  Further information about traveling to Innsbruck and other useful information can be found on the “Innsbruck Info” website.

Innsbruck impressions
 

Venue Information

Medical University Innsbruck
Fritz-Pregl Straße 3
6020 Innsbruck
Austria

Covid-19 measures

In order to enter the venue, you will be required to show a COVID certificate (proof of vaccination or recovery or a valid negative PCR test not older than 72 hours). Any additional measures or changes in Covid-19 restrictions will be communicated to registered participants via email.

Applicable Covid-19 measures for Austria can also be found here: https://www.innsbruck.info/en/destinations/covid-19.html

Accommodation

Affordable lodging: https://www.hostelworld.com/s?q=Innsbruck,%20Austria&city=Innsbruck&country=Austria

Hotels and other accommodation: https://www.innsbruck.info/en/destinations/accommodation.html

Practical information

Language

The official language spoken in Austria is German. Innsbruck is the capital of the federal state Tyrol. The most common foreign languages are English and Italian.

Currency, credit cards, banking

The official currency in Austria is the EURO (EUR, €). The most common international credit cards (such as Mastercard or Visa) as well as debit cards (Maestro) are generally accepted. ATMs are available throughout the city.

Tipping is common in restaurants. If you receive good service, you can leave a gratuity of around 5%, or round-up the bill – the same applies for bars and cafés. Give the tip as you are paying the bill. For instance, if the bill is 18.50, you can simply give the waiter/waitress 20 and say “danke” (thank you) or “Stimmt so” (roughly:”Keep the change”). However, don’t say “danke” if you want to receive your change! Also don’t leave the money sitting on the table.

Weather

Winter in Innsbruck is rather cold. The average temperature in February is between -4 and 6 °C. Snowfalls are quite frequent. On average, 110 cm (43.3 inches) of snow fall per year.

Innsbruck and the surrounding region are well-known winter sport destinations, so you will find it full of skiers and snowboarders during the long winter months.

Time zone

Innsbruck is located in the Central European Time Zone (CET = GMT+1).

Please note that the information provided on this site has been obtained from several different sources and therefore the organisers cannot accept any responsibility for errors therein.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers: 
 

Svenja Caspers | Forschungszentrum Jülich
Mike Davies | Intel
Steven Laureys | University of Liège
Georg Northoff | The Royal Institute of Mental Health Research, University of Ottawa
Silvia Tolu | Technical University of Denmark
Sacha van Albada | Forschungszentrum Jülich

Confirmed Workshop Tutors: 
 

Claudia Bachmann | Forschungszentrum Jülich
Claudia Casellato | University of Pavia
Robin de Schepper | University of Pavia
Sandra Diaz | Forschungszentrum Jülich
Alice Geminiani | University of Pavia
Grasenick Karin | convelop cooperative knowledge design gmbh
Manuel Guerrero | Uppsala University
Brent Huisman | Forschungszentrum Jülich
Lars Klüver | Danish Board of Technology
Sara Martinez | Danish Board of Technology
Susana Marta Fernández | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Marc Morgan | EPFL
Aske Palsberg | Danish Board of Technology
Jens Egholm Pedersen | KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Christian Pehle | University of Heidelberg
Ingrid Reiten | University of Oslo
Óscar David Robles-Sánchez  | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Natalie Roosta | Danish Board of Technology
Schlegel Ulrike | University of Oslo
Julia Trattnig | convelop
Inga Ulnicane | De Montfort University