We sit down with four of the people who made OHBM 2026 happen to get the inside scoop on what to expect! Joining us are Christian Beckman (Program Chair-Elect), Nicola Palomero-Gallagher (Program Chair), Rosanna Olsen (Education Chair), and Michel Thiebaut de Schotten (Local Organizing Committee Chair). With 2,500+ neuroscientists descending on Bordeaux, France from June 14–18, this year's meeting is shaping up to be a big one. We dig into the sessions, keynotes, awards, and why Bordeaux is such a perfect backdrop for the conference — plus great tips for getting the most out of your time there and the newly improved meeting app to help you plan your schedule. Whether you're heading to Bordeaux or just curious about what's in store, this one's a great listen!

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to OHBM 2026

05:21 - The Success of OHBM: Community and Content

10:05 - Methods and Applications in Neuroimaging

15:28 - Educational Courses: Structure and Selection

18:37 - Keynote Speakers and Program Design

23:56 - Symposia vs. Roundtable Discussions

30:50 - Brain Hacks: Collaborative Innovation

32:40 - Choosing the Right Venue for Conferences

37:17 - Exploring Bordeaux: A City of Wine and Culture

38:48 - Challenges in Conference Planning

46:35 - The Future of Poster Presentations

54:24 - Awards and Recognition in the Community

58:28 - Enhancing Conference Value and Engagement

01:02:02 - Social Aspects of the Conference

Resources:

https://www.humanbrainmapping.org/OHBM2026/

Episode producers:

Xuqian Michelle Li