Guidelines for satellite events submission

The Spanish Society for Neuroscience Meeting is the leading Spanish event for neuroscientists in Spain to showcase their cutting-edge science. The Organizing Committee aims to establish a high-quality, well-balanced scientific programme, where Satellite Events play a major role in complementing the main programme by addressing timely and relevant topics in Neuroscience.

We invite you to contribute by submitting a proposal for a Satellite Event on any topic related to Neuroscience. The following guidelines have been established to clarify the procedures for submitting Satellite Event proposals.

Please, submit your proposal directly through the Meeting website. www.congresosenc.es

Submission period is from September 23, 2026 to January 15, 2027 .

You must sent your proposal using the official template to info@congresosenc.es

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Your satellite event proposal should include
  1. The Satellite Event title.
  2. Type of event: Podium, Technical workshop or Socio-cultural/Interactive.
  3. Names and affiliations of organizers (maximum 2) including a summary of their experience in the topic. At least one organizer must be member of SENC and should serve as chairperson(s) of the Satellite Event.
  4. Name and email address of the organiser who will serve as the primary contact.
  5. Summary of the proposed activity. The abstract may be updated subsequently but should be sufficiently complete and ready for publication.
  6. A programme outline including the titles of all activities, as well as the names and affiliations of all speakers and/or participants. The programme may be updated subsequently but should be sufficiently complete and ready for publication at the time of submission.
  7. A brief description of the event’s relevance and timeliness, specifying its goals and its broad appeal to SENC members. Also include a brief reasoning about the appropriateness of the speakers for the topic suggested.
  8. Confirmation of participation from the proposed speakers and participants (e.g., include an email or letter of acceptance).

While English is the official language of the Meeting, Satellite Events can be conducted in Spanish if appropriately justified.

Please remember that:

Participation in the SENC congress implies the acceptation of the code of conduct of the SENC
(https://www.senc.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Code-of-Conduct.-ENG.pdf)

Selection criteria

All Satellite Events will be selected by the SENC Programme Committee.

The proposal must not include speakers who participated in lectures at the previous SENC Satellite activities. Check the complete list of the speakers at the SENC Meeting (https://www.senc.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SENCDAY_8sep23_Programa-diptico_web_v6.pdf).

Quality and potential impact on the interaction between SENC and other international societies.

Transversal multidisciplinary and innovative proposals that push boundaries will be viewed favorably.

How the proposal contributes to the overall scientific program of the Meeting, the range of topics covered, and the general interest for the SENC Meeting participants.

To be eligible, Satellite programmes involving multiple participants must include speakers or participants of both genders. Single-gender symposia will not be considered unless the organizers provide a compelling justification for the inclusion of exclusively male or exclusively female speakers.

Balance in terms of gender, geography, and seniority will be favorably evaluated.

Funding

Selected Satellite activities will receive 1 complimentary registration for an organizer. Funding of up to €1,000 may be considered for selected satellite activities on a case-by-case basis, provided that applicants can clearly justify the need for such support. Funding is not guaranteed and will depend on the availability of funds and the specific needs of each individual request. Eligible expenses include:

  • Travel/accommodation costs for international researchers attending solely for the satellite activity and who would not otherwise participate in the congress.
  • Travel/accommodation expenses for individuals not directly affiliated with neuroscience, whose attendance is exclusively for the activity.
  • Awards
  • Stationery, printing, catering, and equipment rental.

Communication

For further information please contact the SENC Secretariat at the e-mail: info@congresosenc.es. You will be informed about the decision of the SENC Programme Committee by March 2027.The SENC Meeting is the leading event for neuroscientists in Spain to showcase their cutting-edge science. The Organizing Committee is committed to developing a high-quality, well-balanced scientific program. Symposia are central to shaping the scientific direction of the Society’s meeting by focusing on timely, relevant research across the field.