ABIM 2026 - 20th Anniversary Edition - January 11-15, 2026

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of ABIM with a unique edition full of surprises, special guests, and memorable moments.

Registration and abstract submission are now closed, with the early bird fee applying until November 9th. 
 

**LATEST UPDATES**:

**The conference opening will be at Palladium Conference Center on Sunday Jan 11, at 16:30  (badge retrieval + opening keynote). We will then all move to Hotel Suisse for our traditional Opening Reception, with food and drinks. For the bravest, the night will then continue at bar La Crevasse, with one neuro-drink offered to all ABIMers.

** WEDNESDAY MORNING SKI RACE! For the 20th anniversary, a ski race will be organzed for everyone to participate and / or watch & cheer! Coffee & croissants will be offered. More details to follow at the conference.

** Thursday night 20th anniversary celebration (@Palladium): After an apero on the ice (with or without skates), we will be listening to a special keynote by the world record holding alpinist Richard Parks, followed by a dinner and disco night. Everything will be at Palladium. You are kindky required to subscribe for dinner and choose your dinner preference (chicken supreme or vegan lentil dhal) by Sunday night at registration desk.

What is the Alpine Brain Imaging Meeting?

ABIM is an annual neuroscience conference held each January in Champéry, Switzerland, amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Swiss Alps.

The meeting runs Sunday to Thursday, with scientific sessions from 3:00 to 8:30 pm, leaving mornings free for networking, collaboration, or alpine activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking and more.

The program features:

  • A keynote opening lecture during the Sunday opening ceremony  followed by an apero at Hôtel Suisse
  • Next scientific sessions at The Palladium Congress and Sports Center, just 300m from the Hôtel Suisse
  • Daily keynote talks, selected oral presentations, and interactive discussions
  • Daily poster sessions to foster exchange and connection
  • A farewell dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday evening
  • All participants are encouraged to submit abstracts for talks and/or posters.

We recommend arriving Sunday afternoon and departing Friday morning to enjoy the full ABIM experience.

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