Australasian Neuroscience Society 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting
Diversifying the Network
Date: 30 November - 3 December 2025
Venue: The Grand Chancellor Hobart
Planning is well underway for the 43rd ANS Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), and we are thrilled to welcome you to Hobart from November 30th to December 3rd. Hosted in Tasmania for the first time in nearly a decade, the theme for this year’s meeting is ‘Diversifying the Network’. This reflects our commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity among researchers across Australasia, bridging diverse fields of neuroscience, and expanding the horizons of our collective knowledge.
The Local Organising Committee - chaired by A/Prof Brad Sutherland - is planning an exciting program. We are delighted to announce the following distinguished speakers:
International Plenary Lecturer: Professor Marina Mikhaylova
Lawrie Austin Plenary Lecturer: Professor Alex Fornito
ANS Plenary Lecturer: Dr Miriam Matamales
Elspeth McLachlan Plenary Lecturer: Professor Peter Crack
Eccles Plenary Lecturer: Professor Melinda Fitzgerald
In addition to these esteemed lectures, the program will include symposia, oral and poster presentations that span the breadth of neuroscience themes, showcasing the exceptional work of Australasian researchers at all career stages.
The ASM will be held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Hobart's CBD, centrally located near the stunning waterfront, hotels, and the best of Hobart’s dining and entertainment. If you have not previously visited Tasmania or it has been some time since your last visit, you will find Hobart to be a charming city with rich history, unique wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes.
Tasmania’s vibrant and engaged neuroscience community is excited to see you in November.