CNS 2026 | Annual Meeting Registration

Dates and Deadlines

Registration Officially Opens - October 24, 2025
Early Bird Discount Ends – January 5, 2026
Registration Refund deadline – January 23, 2026
Regular Registration Ends – February 11, 2026

CNS 2026 Annual Meeting Registration includes admission to all scientific sessions including keynote session, symposia, lunch time workshops, award sessions, poster sessions, coffee breaks, continental breakfasts, and welcome reception.

CNS 2026 Annual Meeting Registration Rates


Type

 

Early
October 24, 2025 —
January 5, 2026
Regular 
January 6, 2026 —
February 11, 2026
Onsite
After
February 11, 2026
Undergraduate Student Member $110 $135 $165
Graduate Student/Research Assistant Member $305 $335 $350
Postdoc Member $450 $480 $510
Faculty Member $560 $585 $675
Non-Member $775 $805 $900


If you already have a CNS Meeting account, please log in to your account to register.
If you don't yet have a CNS Account, please create one.

Trouble Registering Online?

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CNS Group Registration

If you are looking to register as a group please email us at

Friday - Satellite Event Registration

This year's conference will be preceded by a one-day satellite event focusing on sleep and memory - the 5th International Sleep Replay Workshop. The workshop is open to all: experience with sleep research is not required. Registration for this satellite event is separate to CNS 2026. You can register using this link: http://isrw.bio.uci.edu/ Registration Deadline, February 15th, 2026.

CNS Student Volunteer Opportunity

Student members may apply to work at the conference in exchange for free registration to the CNS 2026 Annual Meeting. Volunteering at CNS is a fun and fast-paced job that consists of (6) to (8) hours of service in exchange for free registration at the meeting. Priority is given to CNS Members first. All volunteer shifts will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 with the possibility of a shift on Sunday, March 8, 2026. If you cannot work Saturday please do not apply.

Requirements:

  • You are required to be pre-registered (paid) to attend the annual meeting at time of application submission or you will not be considered.
  • Priority is given to CNS Members first.

Full refunds will be issued for confirmed volunteers on Monday, March 16, 2026 after the meeting has concluded. Please CLICK HERE to fill out the CNS 2026 Volunteer Application at your soonest opportunity to be considered for these coveted positions.'

Volunteer Application Deadline 1/5/2026

CNS Registration Receipts

Registration receipts will be sent via please be sure this email address is in your address book to avoid any issues with spam or junk mail.

Attendees will receive a single receipt for registration at the time of purchase. Please SAVE this receipt and print it for your reference, information and reimbursements. For your convenience, registration receipts include a single line item for meeting registration. If you require a duplication copy of your receipt, email .

CNS Registration Refund Policy

The last day to request a refund is January 23, 2026.  No refunds can be completed after this date. For cancellations made by January 23, 2026, registration fees will be refunded less a $50 cancellation fee.

* Cancellation requests must identify the registrant's name & email address. Send cancellation requests to .

For additional information see our Registration Policies, Cancellations and Refunds.