General Information
Abstracts
Poster abstracts can be found in the program PDF version which is downloadable from www.cogneurosociety.org.
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 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Gluten-free - options at coffee breaks/receptions available upon request, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org.
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver ADA Amenities - Property has elevators, Service Animals are welcome without a fee or documentation,
Accessible Areas with Accessible Routes from Public Entrance
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible, Entrance to On-Site Spa is Accessible, Main Entrance is Accessible, Meeting Spaces are Accessible, On-Site Restaurants are Accessible, Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Nursing/Lactation Room - CNS is providing a Nursing/Lactation Room with comfortable seating in Oak Room of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel. Please see us at the registration desk for access to this room.
Audiovisual Equipment for Talks
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.
Baggage Check
Hotel guests can check their bags with the bellman, at the hotel front desk. Non-hotel guests are not able to check their bags.
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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 refer to the table below for the catering times, date and times.
Saturday, March 7
Coffee Service, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Kitsilano Ballroom
Welcome Reception, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Parq Grand Ballroom Foyer
Sunday, March 8
Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Kitsilano Ballroom
Coffee Service, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Kitsilano Ballroom
Monday, March 9
Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Kitsilano Ballroom
The Brain Box Social, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Parq Grand Ballroom Foyer
Coffee Service, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Kitsilano Ballroom
Tuesday, March 10
Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Kitsilano Ballroom
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Attendance will be available in your CNS account after the CNS Annual meeting concludes. If you require any changes, email meeting@cogneurosociety.org we will be happy to assist.
Chair People
Please ensure that you are available in your presentation room at least thirty minutes before the start of the session. Those chairing sessions are asked to keep the talks on time.
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, March 9, 8:30 am - 10:00 am, Granville
Contact Us
To contact us onsite, visit the Registration Counter in the Parq Grand Ballroom Foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel or send an email to meeting@cogneurosociety.org. We will respond to your email at our soonest opportunity.
Dietary Restrictions
Gluten Free & Vegan 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 publishing.
Drink Ticket
Each Attendee will receive one drink ticket that can be redeemed for alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages at the Welcome Reception on Saturday. Lost drink tickets will not be replaced.
Exhibit Hall
The conference exhibits are located in the Kitsilano Ballroom of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel. Located in this room are posters and exhibit booths. Additional posters can be found in Fairview Ballroom and Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer. The Exhibit Hall is open to all attendees at the following times:
Saturday, March 7
Exhibits Open, 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Exhibit Hall Closed for the Day – No Entry after 5:15 pm
Sunday, March 8
Exhibits Open, 8:00 am – 7:15 pm
Exhibit Hall Closed for lunch – No Entry, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Closed for the Day – No Entry after 7:15 pm
Monday, March 9
Exhibits Open, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closed for lunch – No Entry, 12:00 -1:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Closed for the Day – No Entry after 5:45 pm
Tuesday, March 10
Exhibits Open, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Exhibit Hall Closed for the Day – No Entry after 10:15 am
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Hotel
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel for the CNS 2026 Annual Meeting and where all CNS 2026 meeting events will be held. The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel is located at 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada.
Internet Access
CNS is pleased to offer free basic wireless internet in all meeting areas. Ideal for web browsing, social networking, app usage, and checking emails only. NOT FOR DOWNLOADING OR STREAMING. Doing so will cause the system to slow down for everyone. Please be courteous.
NETWORK ID: JW_Marriott_Conference
PASSWORD: CNS2026
Join our LinkedIn Group: Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS).
Lost & Found
The meeting Lost and Found is located at the Registration Desk in the Parq Grand Ballroom Foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel.
Message Center
Messages for meeting registrants can be left and retrieved at the Registration Counter in the Parq Grand Ballroom foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel.
Mobile Phones
Attendees are asked to silence their mobile phones when in sessions.
Name Badges
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 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 Desk in the Parq Grand Ballroom foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel for a replacement.
Nursing/Lactation Room
CNS is providing a Nursing/Lactation Room with comfortable seating in Oak Room of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel. Please see us at the registration desk for access to this room.
Parking
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel offers onsite self parking for $55, daily and valet service for $65, daily. Please note this information was correct at time of publication.
Personal Belongings
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 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, March 7, Sunday, March 8, Monday, March 9, and March, April 10. The presenting author must be present during the assigned session and other authors may
be present to answer questions. The poster sessions are in Fairview Ballroom + Kitsilano Ballroom + Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel. Badges are required at all times. Do not leave personal items in the poster room.
Receipts
You received two receipts via email, two at the time of purchase, one from Stripe and a second from CNS 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 Parq Grand Ballroom Foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel, Saturday, March 7, 6:00-7:00 pm. You must wear your badge to gain entrance.
Registration
The Registration Counter is located in the Parq Grand Ballroom foyer of the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel. The Registration Counter will be open at the following times:
Saturday, March 7 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday, March 8 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Monday, March 9 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Student Lounge
CNS will be providing a student lounge area in Burrard. Should you need a quite space to work, please see us at registration desk.
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
From the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel, you have various transportation options, including taxis and ride-sharing services (Uber/Lyft).
Trifold
One copy of the Trifold is available to each attendee who requested one. If you would like a second copy, please check in at the Registration Desk in the Ballroom foyer of the Sheraton Boston Hotel on the last day of the event. Every effort has been made to produce an accurate Trifold. If you are speaking at the conference, please confirm your presentation times as listed in this Trifold.
Website
To view the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) website, visit: http://www.cogneurosociety.org
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YouTube
View videos from past CNS Conferences on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@cognitiveneurosciencesocie3208
March 7 – 10, 2026