2026 Networking Dinner

Synapses to Synergy: Bridging Disciplines and Connecting Minds

Held on the Friday 28th of August 2026

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What’s included

  • 💬Hear Expert Speakers

    Presentations by experts in the field of translational neuroscience from preclinical to clinical

  • 🍴3-Course Meal

    Enjoy a 3 course meal while engaging in conversations with other brain researchers

  • 🍷Drinks Included

    No hidden costs on the day - alcoholic and non-alcholic drinks are included

  • 🤝Meet Sponsor Orgs

    Network with sponsors who come from organisations that play key roles in the field of neuroscience research

  • 🔗Network with our VIP guests

    Meet with professionals in the field of brain research.

  • 🗨️Meet Other Students

    Connect with other like minded students - who knows, maybe you’ll work with each other one day

Guest Speakers

  • Prof Chris Langmead

    Professor and Director of the Neuromedicines Discovery Centre at Monash University.

  • Dr Roberta Anversa

    Postdoctoral research officer at the Florey Institute.

  • Dr Nicola Acevedo

    Clinical research fellow at St Vincent's and clinical trial coordinator at Swinburne University.

  • Prof Vicki Anderson

    Director of Psychology at The Royal Children’s Hospital, and Director, Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • We are matching tables based on similar interests and a mix of VIP guests on tables, this way you can get to know like minded individuals. We would love for you to branch out and make new connections. But we get wanting to sit next to a friend... If this is you, just add a note in your booking and we will do our best to accommodate (unfortunately, no guarantees).

  • Unfortunately no refunds but we can change the name of the ticket if you would like to pass on to another student.

  • Yes! You will be asked about dietary requirements on booking.

  • Unfortunately, our early bird ticket sales are limited. Get in quick to avoid disappointment.

  • Yes please! You will find a really welcoming bunch of people on the other side. Many people going won't know other people either. We hope by the end of the night you will know many more!

  • No. We would love for students from any university to come. The venue is selected based on functionality and location access. At SoBR we are not affiliated with any one university but connected with many.