Interdisciplinary event including Neuroscience, Microelectronics and Computer Science/AI

Eurogress Aachen, Germany, June 29- July 02, 2026

Honorary Chair:

Rainer Waser – RWTH Aachen University & Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

ICNCE 2026 Co-Chairs:

Regina Dittmann – Electronic Materials, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH & RWTH Aachen University

Bastian Leibe – Computer Vision, RWTH Aachen University & AI Center

Max Lemme – Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University & AMO GmbH – NEUROTEC

Abigail Morrison – Computation in Neural Circuits, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH & RWTH Aachen University

Emre Neftci – Neuromorphic Software Ecosystems, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH & RWTH Aachen University

John Paul Strachan – Neuromorphic Compute Nodes, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH & RWTH Aachen University

Interdisciplinary Event linking

  • Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence (AI) including AI applications in industry, science, society & ethics
  • Neuroscience & Computational Neuroscience, biologically-inspired algorithms, and brain simulation
  • Electrical Engineering & Information Technology (EE & IT), neuromorphic, energy-efficient circuits and architectures, including memristive elements, novel materials and devices

The event aims at motivating and inspiring the next generation. For this reason, the participation of master- and bachelor-students is sponsored (see Registration).

Local Organizing Committee

Regina Dittmann, Julia Floehr, Bastian Leibe, Max Lemme, Abigail Morrison, Emre Neftci, John Paul Strachan

List of Invited Speakers

To be announced

    Author Information

    A limited number of posters and oral contributions can be accepted at the conference. Please submit an abstract on one of the topics of this conference by March 20, 2026. You will be notified about the acceptance by April 20, 2026.

    Abstract Submission

    Please submit a PDF of your abstract according to the submission guidelines below as an attachment to e-mail info@icnce-2026.de.

    Submission guidelinesText size must be 12 pt single spacing in Times New Roman font and must be justified. All margins (top, bottom, left and right) must be 2 cm.

    The title of the abstract should be written in 14 pt in bold, authors 12 pt and affiliations 10 pt, all in Times New Roman. No graphs, figures and tables are allowed. The format of the reference should be “Authors, Abbreviated Journal title, Volume(Issue), Page(s), Year”. The article title is not required. References with more than two authors should use “First Author et al.” as author field. The font size should be 10 pt. The abstract must not exceed one page (DIN A4 or US 8.5” x 11”) in length in total. Only electronic submission of Abstracts in PDF format to info@icnce-2026.de will be accepted. Other submissions will not be considered.

    See sampel abstract   PDF   WORD

    Registration

    The registration is handled by Forschungszentrum Juelich, detailed registration information will follow soon.

    The registration fee includes the participation in the sessions, lunches and refreshments during the coffee breaks. The conference dinner must be booked separately. All prices include VAT.

    • Regular 320 € (420 € after Apr. 15)
    • PhD students 220 € (320 € after Apr. 15)
    • Master-/Bachelor-Students free*
    • Conference dinner 90 €
    • Accompanying person 120 € (incl. conference dinner, excl. conference)

    The dinner will be at the coronation hall (Krönungssaal) of the medieval town hall (Rathaus) preceded by an organ concert in the cathedral (Dom).

    Scholarships for Students

    * A limited number of scholarships for students are awarded. Preference will be given to master- and bachelor-students, and handling will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. For your registration and further information, please contact info@icnce-2026.de.

    Cancellation

    If a written cancellation (e-mail to info@icnce-2026.de) is received before May 15, 2024, the conference fee will be refunded minus a cancellation fee of € 40. If a cancellation is received between May 15 and June 3, 2024, 50% of the appropriate fees will be refunded. Thereafter no refunds are possible. All refunds will be made after the Conference.

    Exhibition and Sponsoring

    Our ICNCE-2026 will host a trade exhibition with organisations, major projects, manufacturers and service providers of all types of neuromorphic hardware and architecture, neuromorphic algorithms and software, as well as partners who offer AI solutions and those who use them. You as a manufacturer and/or service provider are invited to present your latest developments and demonstrate new application possibilities. The exhibition at the Eurogress Centre will be an integral part of the conference and will help to make our ICNCE-2026 a comprehensive source of information for all those interested in neuromorphic computing, neuroscience and artificial intelligence. In addition, sponsoring will be offered. Sponsors and exhibitors will be displayed during the conference. Please contact our exhibition coordinator for details:

    AMO GmbH
    Mrs. Maike Meyer-Amjadi
    Otto-Blumenthal-Str. 25
    D-52074 Aachen
    Germany
    amjadi@amo.de


    Exhibition space prices:
    RED area: 320 €/m2
    GREEN area: 280 €/m2
    BLUE area: 240 €/m2

    Included: Free registration of one company representative of the rented exhibition space. Access to all scientific and technical sessions, welcome reception and closing ceremony. A copy of the conference documents.

    You can rent the standard stand at a price of 120 €/m2 or you can bring your own stand.


    Sponsoring: The ICNCE-2026 offers a range of sponsoring opportunities:
    Gold Sponsor: 5000 €
    Silver Sponsor: 3000 €
    Bronze Sponsor: 1000 €
    The sponsors will be presented on posters and during the breaks in the lecture halls. The price includes the free registration of a company representative of the sponsor. Sponsors please contact info@icnce-2026.de

    Venue

    The Conference will be held at the Eurogress Conference Center of Aachen, located in Lousberg park area, 10 min walk from the historical city center of Aachen.

    Travel

    By air: Aachen can be reached from four international airports (Düsseldorf, 60 min by shuttle bus; Cologne/Bonn, 90 min by airport bus and train; Brussels, 1,5 hrs by high speed train; Frankfurt, 2 hrs by high speed train). Please consider a climate compensation (e.g. by www.atmosfair.de)

    By train: Aachen is connected to the European high speed train system between Cologne, Brussels and Paris.

    By car: There are excellent motorway connections from all directions. If possible use an electric vehicle.

    Accommodation

    Hotels of different categories are available close to the Eurogress. The hotel registration is handled by AC Convention. Please use the link
    www.aachen-tourismus.de/icnce-hotels

    Important Dates

    January 01, 2026:Abstract submission and registration open
    March 20, 2026:Abstract submission deadline
    April 20,2026:Acceptance notification deadline
    tba:Early registration deadline
    tba:Final registration deadline
    June 29- July 02, 2026:Dates of the Conference

    Contact


    info@icnce-2026.de