ISCN 2027 · Cocoa Beach, FL · Aug 6–8, 2027Abstracts open
Microlearning · Call for Submissions

Give a microlearning talk

A 15-minute talk on any topic that advances the integrated brain. Open submission, peer-reviewed, and the broadest stage at ISCN 2027 — where the field's newest thinking gets heard.

The process

From submission to stage

1 Jul
2026 · Submissions open
The portal opens for microlearning talks.
31 Mar
2027 · Deadline
Final date to submit for peer review.
[TBC]
Notification
Accepted speakers are notified and assigned a path.
[TBC]
Final materials
Confirmed speakers submit final slides & details.

All submissions are peer-reviewed by the ISCN Scientific Committee. Notification and final-materials dates confirmed once the review schedule is set.

How it works

Submit first — register if accepted

You don't need to register to submit. Anyone can put their work forward. If your talk is accepted, you'll confirm your slot by registering at the standard rate.

1
Submit

Send your talk for peer review — no registration or payment required to apply.

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Review

The Scientific Committee evaluates every submission against the published rubric.

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Register

If accepted, register at the standard rate by the confirmation deadline to claim your slot.

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Present

Take the stage at ISCN 2027 — and join the official program.

What you agree to: by submitting, you confirm that if accepted you'll register at the standard rate by the stated deadline to present. Accepted talks not confirmed by the deadline are released so the slot can go to someone else.

Who should submit

Your 15 minutes

Microlearning is the open, broad layer of the ISCN program — the place for clinicians and researchers to share a single, focused idea with the field. Whether you're presenting new data, a clinical technique, or a fresh synthesis, if it advances our understanding of the integrated brain and stands on evidence, we want to hear it.

Open topic — no theme required

Unlike the symposia, microlearning talks don't have to fit a “Brain × ___” intersection. Any topic within clinical and integrated neuroscience is welcome, as long as it's grounded in evidence. Bring your best idea.

What you'll need

Two parts: you, and your talk

A microlearning talk is a live presentation, so we evaluate the speaker as well as the science. Have these ready before you start — submission takes about 15 minutes.

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About you
  • Name & credentials — degrees and certifications required
  • Affiliation — institution or practice
  • Short bio — ~75 words
  • Headshot — for the program & app
  • Contact — email & phone required
  • Any co-presenters, with their affiliations
  • Brief note on prior speaking experience (optional)
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About your talk
  • Title required
  • Submission type — research, clinical translation, review, case-based, or technology/methods
  • Structured abstract — up to 250 words required
  • 2–3 learning objectives — action-verb format, for CE/CME required
  • Evidence statement & up to 5 references
  • Conflict-of-interest disclosure & any commercial interest required
  • Originality statement — published or under review elsewhere?
How it's reviewed

What the committee looks for

The Review Rubric
  • Scientific rigor — sound evidence, defensible conclusions.
  • Relevance — fit with clinical & integrated neuroscience.
  • Originality — does it add something?
  • Translational impact — does it change understanding or practice?
  • Clarity — can it land in 15 minutes?
The translational gate

We welcome new science and well-made clinical teaching — but not anecdote or product promotion without an evidence basis. Every accepted talk can answer one question: what is this built on?

What you get

What presenting earns you

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A platform

Present to 250+ qualified peers who already speak the language — the room that matters in this field.

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A credential

“Presented at the 9th International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience” — a real line on your CV.

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Publication eligibility

Accepted work is eligible for publication through our proceedings partnership with an international journal with IF.

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Expert review

Feedback from the ISCN Scientific Committee — valuable in itself, whatever the outcome.

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Recognition

Listed in the official program and app as a contributor — not just an attendee.

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The network

Meet the clinicians and researchers shaping the field, as one of them.

Accepted presenters register at the standard rate. Presenting is a platform, not a discount — and most presenters are attending anyway. The value is the stage, the credential, and the proceedings.
If you're accepted

What to expect

A few things worth knowing up front — so there are no surprises after acceptance.

Your slot

15 minutes to present, within a 20-minute slot: 15 to speak, 3 for brief Q&A, 2 to transition. Prepare to the 15-minute mark — slots run on time to keep the parallel paths in sync.

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AV is provided

Projector, screen, audio, and a confidence monitor are set up for you. Bring your slides — we handle the rest.

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Parallel paths

Microlearning runs in two parallel paths. Accepted speakers are assigned a path and time — be prepared to present in either.

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Hold your dates

Talks run across the congress. Please hold all conference dates; your specific time is assigned after acceptance.

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Recording

Sessions may be recorded for the On-Demand library. Submitting means you're comfortable being filmed.

The agreement

If accepted, you commit to register and present. Accepted slots that go unfilled can't be re-offered late.

Get it right

What a strong submission looks like

A microlearning submission is short: a clear title, a tight summary, and two to three learning objectives. Here's a model to mirror — fictitious, for format only.

Example · fictitious — format only
Title

Calming the Storm: Heart-Rate Variability Biofeedback for Post-Concussion Dizziness

A. Rivera, [Credentials] · [Affiliation] · Submission type: Clinical Translation
Summary (≤150 words)

Autonomic dysregulation is increasingly recognized in persistent post-concussion symptoms, yet it's rarely targeted directly in the clinic. This talk makes the case for adding heart-rate variability (HRV) biofeedback to standard vestibular rehabilitation. Drawing on recent interventional data and the autonomic literature, we'll walk through why the vagal system matters in concussion recovery, what a simple 6-week biofeedback protocol looks like in practice, and the early outcomes clinicians can expect. Attendees will leave with a concrete, evidence-grounded technique they can begin applying immediately — and a clear sense of where the evidence is still developing.

Learning objectives (2–3, action verbs)

By the end of this talk, attendees will be able to: 1. Describe the autonomic contribution to persistent post-concussion dizziness. 2. Explain how HRV biofeedback integrates with standard vestibular rehabilitation. 3. Evaluate the current evidence for adjunctive autonomic interventions.

Why this works: the title is vivid but specific; the summary states the idea, the evidence basis, and the takeaway in under 150 words; and the objectives use measurable action verbs (describe, explain, evaluate) — exactly what CE/CME accreditation requires. Also include: your evidence statement, up to 5 references, and a conflict-of-interest disclosure.
Questions

Before you submit

Does my topic have to fit a theme?

No. Microlearning is open-topic — any subject within clinical and integrated neuroscience, as long as it's evidence-based.

Can I submit more than one?

Yes. Multiple submissions are welcome — submit each separately. You're also welcome to submit to the poster track as well.

Do I have to be registered to submit?

No — submission is open to all. But if accepted, you'll register at the standard rate to present.

How long is the talk?

15 minutes of content, in a 20-minute slot (15 present + 3 Q&A + 2 transition). Plan for roughly 10–12 slides.

Who reviews my submission?

The ISCN Scientific Committee, against a published rubric: rigor, relevance, originality, translational impact, and clarity.

Do I keep the rights to my work?

Yes. You retain your work; submitting grants ISCN permission to include it in the program and any recording.

Joining the program

Accepted microlearning talks

As talks clear peer review, they're announced here. Submit early and see your name join the list.

Announcements begin after review

Submissions open 1 July 2026. Accepted microlearning talks — presenter, affiliation, and title — will appear here as the Scientific Committee completes its review. Submitters consent to being listed when they apply.

Submissions open 1 July 2026 · deadline 31 March 2027

Take the stage

You've got 15 minutes and an idea worth sharing. Start your microlearning submission and put it in front of the field.