The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) is committed to the development of mind and brain research aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition.
The term cognitive neuroscience has now been with us for almost three decades, and identifies an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nature of thought.
SAVE THE DATE! CNS 2027 Annual Meeting - March 20 - 23, 2027
We invite you to join us at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) 2027 Annual Meeting, March 20 - 23, 2027 in . We will have a full schedule of events slated for this year's meeting that will include Invited Symposia, Symposia, Several Poster Sessions, a Keynote Address as well as our Annual George A. Miller Award Lecture, Distinguished Career Contributions Award Lecture and Young Investigators Award Lecture. #CNS2027
CNS Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) stands against racism, hate, and injustice. We affirm unequivocally that Black Lives Matter. CNS condemns all acts of discrimination and violence against Black people and other people of color. As an international organization, CNS is committed to the fight against racism, and to promoting inclusion and diversity in science and academia globally. Yet, we recognize we can and must do more. Read our full statement here.
CNS 2026 Blog
Read coverage of the 33rd CNS annual meeting, held in Vancouver, B.C., March 7-10, 2026.