Back
Thursday Gathering
Neurotech Unlocked: Shaping the Future of Cognition
Apr 23, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1

📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR

 

What if we could enhance the way our brains learn, heal, and adapt? Neurotechnology is rapidly redefining how we understand and interact with the human brain. We will explore emerging innovations, potential applications, and the transformative impact neurotech may have on health, wellbeing and society. We will highlight cutting-edge research, practical developments, and opportunities for collaboration across the neurotechnology and health innovation ecosystem. 

 

In partnership with Cambridge NeuroWorks

Cambridge NeuroWorks is a pioneering initiative accelerating breakthroughs in brain health by uniting researchers, clinicians and innovators to develop next-generation neurotechnologies. In partnership with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), they support bold ideas that aim to transform the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions.

 

Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency

Sessions
session image
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
Connect: Pizza and Networking
session image
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
Innovator Showcase
session image
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM GMT+1
Office Hours: Coaching Renegades
session image
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM GMT+1
Lightning Pitches
session image
6:00 PM - 6:10 PM GMT+1
Welcome Remarks
session image
6:10 PM - 6:25 PM GMT+1
Keynote: Jacques Carolan
session image
6:25 PM - 7:00 PM GMT+1
Panel Discussion: From Lab to Life: Scaling Neurotechnology in the Real World
session image
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
Office Hours: Coaching Renegades
session image
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM GMT+1
Workshop: Connect and Reset
Speakers
profile image
Mahnaz Arveneh
Professor of Intelligent Human–Machine Interfaces
University of Sheffield
profile image
Jacques Carolan
Programme Director
ARIA
profile image
Paul Forster
Founder
Coaching Renegades
profile image
Karina Harwood
Breathwork and Yoga Facilitator
Karina Yoga Wellness
profile image
Jane Murphy
Community Manager
Cambridge NeuroWorks
profile image
Nicola Ray
Professor of Neuroscience
Manchester Metropolitan University
profile image
Andrew Ruffler
Director
Venture Café Manchester
profile image
Rob Wykes
Senior Lecturer
University of Manchester
Location
Loading map...