Foundational Principles, Ethics, Clinical Applications and Marketplace

Introduction

This summer course will offer inspiring interactive discussions into the field of Neurotechnology, covering a diverse range of perspectives from the foundational principles to clinical and market applications, while evaluating relevant ethical considerations.

The program connects basic research, medical device development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable healthcare, providing a holistic view of the neurotechnology ecosystem. Attendees will engage with world-renowned leaders exploring neurotechnological devices for brain health and brain-computer interfaces (BCI).

Through this multidisciplinary scope integrating neuroscience, engineering, entrepreneurship and ethics, we will explore advances into sustainable, preventive, and inclusive healthcare systems.

Speakers and moderators

• Álvaro Pascual-Leone. MD, PhD, Harvard University
• Jose Carmena. PhD, Catholic University of Valencia, formerly at University of California, Berkeley
• Jose Millet. PhD, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
• José Millán. PhD, University of Texas at Austin
• Ana Maiques. CEO, Neuroelectrics
• Pablo Belmonte. CEO, Newmanbrain

Course fees

In person (includes meals)

• Standard 70 €
• Early bird (until May 31st) 45 €

Online 20 €

Program

Sunday 28th of June

17:30 h Welcome: Jose María Tormos, Vice-chancellor of Research, UCV

17:45 h Introduction

18:00 h Session 1: Clinical Applications for Brain Health. Álvaro Pascual-Leone, Harvard University

20:00 h Reception

Monday 29th of June

09:00 h Session 2: Foundations I, Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces. Jose Carmena, UCV

11:00 h Coffee Break

11:30 h Session 3: Foundations II, Noninvasive Brain-Computer Interfaces. Jose Millán, University of Texas

13:30 h Lunch

14:30 h Session 4: Neuroethics - Speakers TBC

15:30 h Coffee Break

16:00 h Round table discussion about session 4

18:00 h Guided City Tour

20:30 h Dinner

Tuesday 30th of June

09:00 h Session 5: Entrepreneurship: Building the Neurotech Ecosystem. Ana Maiques, CEO Neuroelectrics and Pablo Belmonte, CEO Newmanbrain.

11:00 h Coffee Break

11:30 h Round table discussion about session 5. Moderator: Jose Millet, UPV

12:30 h Closing session

Target audience / strategic alliances

• Senior Undergraduate & Master Students
• PhDs & Early-career Researchers
• Senior Researchers
• Business Professionals