KCL Neuroscience Society

[PART 1]

Right after the conference, we got straight into our boat party 💃🕺 A night full of dancing and celebration in collaboration with and students from across the UK! Everyone tore up the dance floor and we had a great time alongside the waves of the Thames under the moonlight 🌊🌕

Special thanks to our photographer .s1l_ for the stunning shots and stay tuned because we will be posting more soon 😉

✨ The Team Behind CorteXX 2026

CorteXX 2026 was organised by a dedicated student committee who worked over the past months to bring the conference together.

From coordinating speakers and workshops to managing logistics on the day, this event would not have been possible without their effort and teamwork.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and energy to making the conference happen.

A Highlight from CorteXX 2026: The Meta Glasses Booth 👓

It was great to see so many attendees trying out the technology and engaging with something so relevant to the future of neuroscience and everyday life!

A big thank you to Dr Garcez for making this experience possible.

[PART 2]

🧠 CorteXX 2026: Interactive Booths, Poster Presentations and Lunch Session Highlights

Alongside the talks and workshops, the conference also included poster presentations, society and organisation booths, and a networking lunch, creating space for attendees to connect and discuss research.

Thank you to BNA King’s Local Group, the Bioscience Students’ Association (BSA), King’s Psychedelic Research Society, and Brain Research UK for hosting booths during the event.

We also had an interactive Meta Glasses booth led by Dr Patricia Garcez, where attendees could explore the technology and learn more about its applications.

A special thank you to our student poster presenters: Sara Chaudhury, Anna Aksenova, Kiana Esmaili, Anel Duarte, Oleksandra Brechko, and Nia Tombri.

It was great to see so many students sharing their work and engaging in discussions throughout the day.

✨ Step into an evening of mystery, elegance, and celebration… ✨

Join us for the Masquerade Boat Party as we celebrate 20 years of KCL Neurosoc together with ICL Neurotech with a spectacular night on the Thames. Put on your finest attire, bring your mask, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and breathtaking views of London by night. 🌙🎭

📍 Location: Westminster Pier, Gate D
Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH

🕖 Time: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
⚠️ Arrival: Please arrive strictly by 6:30 PM for boarding. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

📅 Date: Friday, 13th March

🏆 Best Dressed Award
Bring your most creative and elegant masquerade look, two guests will be crowned Best Dressed of the Night!

🎓 Open to everyone
Students from any university and any degree are welcome to attend.

🧥 Cloakroom available

⚠️ Important Information
• Bars accept cash and card (minimum £10 spend for card payments).
• Official ID is required for entry.
• Invalid tickets will not be accepted on the day.
• Due to recent technical issues and incorrect ticket purchases, some refunds have already been processed. Please double-check that you still have a valid ticket before arriving.

Get ready for a magical night of celebration, music, and mystery on the Thames. 🎭✨

✨ Schedule Reveal!

Here’s what the day at CorteXX Conference will look like!
Get ready for inspiring talks, thought-provoking panels, and incredible speakers. 🧠

We can’t wait to see you there!

✨ CorteXX 2026 Key Panel Announcement ✨

Failure is often the hidden force behind innovation. Join us for a special edition panel of our 20th year anniversary at CorteXX 2026:

“Failures That Moved Us Forward: The Intersection of Clinical Science and Business.”

Our speakers will explore how setbacks in research, medicine, and industry can become powerful catalysts for discovery, growth, and new perspectives. By bringing together expertise from clinical neuroscience and business, this discussion will highlight how interdisciplinary thinking helps transform challenges into opportunities.

We’re excited to welcome:
• Professor Peter Goadsby – Director of the NIHR Research Facility & Professor of Neurology
• Dr. Antonio Valentín Huete – Reader in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy
• Dr. Hang Yee Chan – Senior Lecturer in Marketing, King’s Business School

Come hear the stories behind the setbacks and the breakthroughs that followed. 💡

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A little extra energy for a full day of neuroscience ⚡🧠

We’re excited to include Tenzing Natural Energy in our conference goodie bags. Packed with Vitamin C and electrolytes, and made with 100% plant-based ingredients, it’s a refreshing boost to help keep you energised throughout the day.

As you explore talks, discussions, and new ideas at the conference, enjoy a drink that delivers natural energy without the crash, while also supporting a more sustainable planet. 🌱

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Great science needs great brain fuel 🧠✨

We’re excited to have Whitworths supporting our conference, helping keep our attendees energised throughout a full day of neuroscience talks, discussions, and networking. Their Shots snack packs will be included in our conference goodie bags, the perfect quick bite between sessions when you need a little boost.

From meeting researchers and students from across universities to exploring the latest ideas in neuroscience, it’s going to be a busy and exciting day, and we’re grateful to our sponsors for helping make the experience even better for everyone attending.

Make sure to grab yours from your goodie bag and enjoy during the conference! ✨

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🍄 Sponsor Highlight #2

We’re excited to collaborate with Other Foods, the world’s first mushroom snack-on-the-go brand.

Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, fibre, and selenium — nutrients that support brain health, neuronal energy metabolism, and protection against oxidative stress. With a very low carbon footprint, mushroom snacks are also a more sustainable choice for the planet.

Through partnerships with War Child UK and Cool Earth, every snack also helps support children affected by conflict and protect the Amazon rainforest.

Enjoy their signature mushroom crisps in your conference goodie bags, and visit their booth at lunch to learn more and sample! 🍄🧠

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We’re excited to collaborate with Frank bars for the upcoming KCL Neuroscience Conference!

Their real-food protein bars are packed with natural ingredients and zero ultra-processing, the perfect brain fuel for a full day of talks and networking 🧠⚡

Conference attendees will find Frank bars in their goodie bags… which flavour are you hoping to try? 🌶️🍋