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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Abstract submission is now open for the Pucón Summit on Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, to be held in Pucón, Chile, from April 8-12, 2024. The Summit will aim to explore the intersection
of neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on mechanisms of learning. This event will provide a platform for AI and experimental neuroscience researchers to delve into the mechanisms of learning at the cellular, systems, and
behavioral levels. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">The meeting aims to address three fundamental questions that have been the subject of intense research and theoretical debate:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">1) What cellular mechanisms enable learning on different timescales?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">2) How do brain networks modify their connectivity to support adaptive behaviors?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">3) How do popular AI learning algorithms relate to biological mechanisms of learning at the cellular and systems levels?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">The emphasis will be on exchanging information between theoretical and experimental scientists. How can AI generate testable predictions for neuroscientists? How can neuroscientific discoveries
inform the next generation of AI models? More information is available at the website:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://plena.cenia.cl/registration/"><span lang="EN-CA">https://plena.cenia.cl/</span></a>
<span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">This five-day meeting will involve talks in the morning, free afternoons for speakers, workshops for students, and round table discussions in the evenings. There is also a possibility of satellite
workshops and other activities involving trainees before and after the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">Important dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">Abstract submission: January 24, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">Early registration: February 2, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">Regular registration: March 5, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Keynote speakers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Sara Solla (Northwestern University)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Nelson Spruston (HHMI)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">Full list of invited talks:
</span></b><a href="https://plena.cenia.cl/speakers/"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">https://plena.cenia.cl/speakers/</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Chile is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant research community. We have selected the city of Pucón, as an exceptional venue providing a secluded and conducive environment
for stimulating conversations, fruitful collaborations, and unique outdoor activities (i.e., Volcano trekking, river rafting, lake activities, etc.). We hope to see you there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA">The Scientific Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Araya (U. Montreal, Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Christopher Pack (McGill University, Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Pedro Maldonado (Universidad de Chile, Chile)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA">Markus Diesmann (Jülich Research Center, Germany)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">For any questions, please contact us by email:
</span><a href="mailto:plena@cenia.cl"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt">plena@cenia.cl</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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