General Information

Abstracts

Poster abstracts can be found here: https://www.cogneurosociety.org/poster-sessions/

ADA

We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting!  If you have a disability or special need that may affect your participation, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org as early as possible but no later than Friday, March 1st to allow adequate time for us to assist in meeting your needs. Attendees requesting disability services need to be registered to attend the CNS Annual Meeting before we can set up ADA services.

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel ADA Amenities -The Property has elevators for to access different levels of the hotel. Service Animals are Welcome and valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs.

Sheraton Guest Room Accessibility

Accessible Vanities, Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand, Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers, Bathtub Grab Rails, Bathtub Seat, Closed Caption TV, Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors, Electronic Room Key, Flashing Door Knockers, Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing, Guests in mobility-accessible rooms may inquire about lowering the bed height, Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits, Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors, Lowered Electrical Outlets, Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors, Mobility accessible rooms, Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom, Roll-in Shower, Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors, TTY/TTD compatible, Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled, Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors.

Sheraton Meeting Room - A ramp to the stage will be provided upon request for speakers. Please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org

ASL Interpreter Services & Real-Time Captioning Services will be provided upon attendee request for lectures within CNS 2024 Annual Meeting. The deadline to request interpreting services is March 1, 2024. It is our goal to accommodate all requests, but limitations in availability of professional interpreters means that sufficient lead time is needed to acquire their services. Closed Captioning / CART captioning is a speech-to-text interpreting service. Live event captioning benefits attendees who have a hearing loss, are deafened or deaf. If you require CART Transcription Services, please contact us in advance of the annual meeting to inquire about these services. Please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org to arrange, or if you have any questions.

*Attendees requesting disability services need to be registered to attend the CNS 2024 Annual Meeting.

**Deadline to request interpreting services is March 1, 2024.

Gluten-free - options at coffee breaks/receptions available upon request, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org.

Nursing/Lactation Room - CNS is providing a Nursing/Lactation Room with comfortable seating in the Vide Room.

Audiovisual Equipment for Talks

A Podium, Podium Microphone, Lapel Microphone, house sound & LCD projectors (e.g., for PowerPoint presentations) will be provided in all rooms where spoken sessions are scheduled; however, computers will NOT be provided. Presenters must bring their own computers and set them up BEFORE the start of the session in which they are presenting.  Facilities will be provided to allow several computers to be connected to the LCD projector in a room.  Presenters are strongly encouraged to arrive in their scheduled symposium room a minimum of 30 minutes before their talks so that they know how to set up their equipment. Podium & Lapel Microphones will be provided in all rooms

Baggage Check

The Bell Desk Assistance with luggage, packages and other carry-on's, is located with the Concierge, next to the front desk.

Business Center

The CheckT Business Center is conveniently situated within the "Main Lobby" of the Sheraton Hotel, presenting an array of comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs.

Catering

Catering will be available during the conference and is included in the registration fee. *Gluten-free options at coffee breaks/receptions available upon request, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org. Please refer to the table below for the catering times, date and times.

Saturday, April 13

Coffee Break, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Sheraton Hall ABC

Welcome Reception, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Provincial Ballroom/Waterfall Garden

Sunday, April 14

Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Sheraton Hall ABC

Coffee Break, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Sheraton Hall ABC

Monday, April 15

Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Sheraton Hall ABC

Coffee Break, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Sheraton Hall ABC

Tuesday, April 16

Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Sheraton Hall ABC

Certificate of Attendance

To receive a Certificate of Attendance please visit the Registration Counter in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel at the end of meeting. If you require any changes, we will be happy to email/mail a copy after the meeting. See also Receipts.

Chair People

Please ensure that you are available in your presentation room at least thirty minutes before the start of the session. Persons chairing sessions are asked to keep the talks on time.

Closed Captioning / CART Services

CART captioning is a speech-to-text interpreting service. Live event captioning benefits attendees who have a hearing loss, are deafened or deaf. Streaming text can be viewed on many smart phones, tablets or on the web via laptop. To view the streaming text provided, please visit us at the Registration Counter in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel to obtain the direct link to view the streaming text. * No special software is required.

Code of Conduct

The Cognitive Neuroscience Society is committed to providing a safe and professional environment during our annual meeting. All CNS members are expected to conduct themselves in a business-like and professional manner. It is unlawful to harass a person or employee because of that person’s sex or race. Harassment is defined by any situation that creates a hostile or offensive work environment.

Communications Open House

CNS Public Information Officer Lisa Munoz will answer your questions, give advice, and talk about the communication and press services CNS offers. No appointment needed. Just grab some breakfast and drop in.

Monday, April 15, 8:30 am - 10:00 am, Peel Room

Contact Us

To contact us onsite, visit the Registration Counter in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel or send an email to meeting@cogneurosociety.org We will respond to your email at our soonest opportunity.

Dietary Restrictions

Gluten Free options are available during Coffee Breaks and at the Welcome Reception upon request. If you have any severe food allergies please contact us and let us know at meeting@cogneurosociey.org .

Disclaimer

The Program Committee reserves the right to change the meeting program at any time without notice. Please note this program is correct at time of print.

Exhibit Hall

The conference exhibit is located in the Sheraton Hall ABC of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.  Located in this room are the posters, exhibit booths, and catering. The Exhibit Hall is open to all attendees at the following times:

Saturday, April 13

Open, 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Closed, Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 4:45 pm – Sunday, 7:30 am

Sunday, April 14

Open, 8:00 am – 7:15 pm

Closed for lunch- No Entry hours 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 7:15 pm – Monday, 7:30 am

Monday, April 15

Open, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed for lunch- No Entry hours 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 5:45 pm – Tuesday, 7:30 am

Tuesday, April 16

Open, 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Closed for the Day- No Entry after 10:00 am

Facebook

Find us on Facebook search for “Cognitive Neuroscience Society” and like us!

Hotel

The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is our exclusive Hotel for the CNS 2024 Annual Meeting and where all CNS 2024 meeting events will be held. The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is located at 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, Canada.

Hotel Restaurants

43 Down (American)

A curated, intimate bar delivering perfectly on the classics through handcrafted cocktails and locally-inspired flavours from our community.

Monday & Sunday's - Closed
Tuesday - Thursday - 5:00 PM-12:00 AM
Friday - Saturday - 5:00 PM-1:00 AM

Dual Citizen

Inspired by the global traveler, Dual Citizen offers a selection of quick grab & go breakfast items for the morning commuter and a variety of all-day offerings, including barista/mixologist-crafted coffees & cocktails.

Hours (Everyday) - 6:00 AM-12:00 AM

Internet Access

CNS attendees will receive complimentary wireless internet in their guest room. NOT FOR DOWNLOADING OR STREAMING.  Doing so will cause the system to slow down for everyone. Please be courteous.

LinkedIn

Join our LinkedIn Group: Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS).

Lost & Found

The meeting Lost and Found is located at the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Meeting Safety Information

  • Masks recommended in meeting rooms.
  • Hand sanitizing stations will be available at registration and also outside each meeting room.

Member Services

The member services desk is located at the Registration Counter in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The member services desk will be open at the following times (* Subject to Change):

Saturday, April 13 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 14 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday, April 15 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 Closed

Message Center

Messages for meeting registrants can be left and retrieved at the Registration Counter in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

Mobile Phones

Attendees are asked to silence their mobile phones when in sessions.

Name Badges

The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is open to public access. For security purposes, attendees, speakers and exhibitors are asked to wear their name badges to all sessions and social functions.

Entrance into sessions is restricted to registered attendees only. Entrance to the Exhibition will be limited to badge holders only. If you misplace your name badge, please go to the Registration Counter in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel for a replacement.

Nursing/Lactation Room

CNS is providing a Nursing/Lactation Room with comfortable seating in the Vide Room of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Email meeting@cogneurosociety.org for more information

Parking

The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel offers indoor valet service as well as self-parking for $60, daily. Please note this information was correct at time of print.

Personal Belongings

The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is open to public access. For security purposes, keep your personal belongings secure at all times. Do not leave anything in meeting rooms or the exhibit hall.

Photo Disclaimer

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Cognitive Neuroscience Society meetings and other activities constitute an agreement by the registrant/attendee to CNS’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's or attendee's image in photographs of such events and activities.

Poster Sessions

Poster sessions are scheduled on Saturday, April 13, Sunday, April 14, Monday, April 15, and Tuesday, April 15. The presenting author must be present during the assigned session and other authors may be present to answer questions. The poster sessions are in the Sheraton Hall ABC of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Badges are required at all times. Do not leave personal items in the poster room.

Quiet Lounge

CNS will be providing a quiet lounge area in the Ballroom Foyer Hall with comfortable seating.

Receipts

You received two receipts via email, one at the time of purchase and a second with your registration confirmation. Please email the registration desk if you require an additional copy. See also Certificate of Attendance.

Reception

The Welcome Reception will be held in the Provincial Ballroom/Waterfall Garden, Saturday, April 13, 5:30-6:30 pm. You must wear your badge to gain entrance.

Registration

The Registration Counter is located in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The Registration Counter will be open at the following times (* Subject to Change):

Saturday, April 13, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sunday, April 14, 7:30 am – 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Monday, April 15, 8:00 am – 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 am – 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in or outside any of the meeting rooms or the exhibition hall.

Speakers

All speakers must register and wear name badge to present. Please ensure that you are available in your presentation room at least thirty minutes before the start of the session. See also Audiovisual equipment for Talks.

Transportation

Taxis - There is a taxi stand at the front of the Hotel.

Twitter

Follow CNS Annual Meeting (@CNSmtg).  Our Hashtag this year is #CNS2024

Website 

https://www.cogneurosociety.org