Registration
Join us for the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society Conference in Chicago, Illinois from April 23-26, 2025
Registration Includes:
Access to three days of peer-reviewed scientific content including symposia, special topic sessions and dedicated poster sessions.
The opportunity to register for pre-conference workshops.
Access to the digital Program & Abstract Books.
Mentorship Opportunities with senior faculty.
The opportunity to network and liaise with research colleagues and leading PIs.
Daily Coffee Breaks & Welcome Reception.
Registration Process
Step 1: Ensure your membership is up to date
SANS Members benefit from reduced registration rates. If you are not currently a SANS member, you can join or renew prior to registering for the meeting.
Step 2: Register for the Conference
To participate in the conference, all attendees must register. Registration rates are in USD.
Early Bird Registration Rates - November 7, 2024 - March 15, 2025
| Faculty or PI Member | $585 |
| Faculty or PI Non-Member or Non-Academic | $850 |
| Post-Doc or Graduate Student Member | $490 |
| Post-Doc or Graduate Student Non-Member | $660 |
| Undergraduate Student or Research Assistant Member | $350 |
| Undergraduate Student or Research Assistant Non-Member | $495 |
Regular Registration Rates - March 16, 2025 - April 12, 2025
| Faculty or PI Member | $695 |
| Faculty or PI Non-Member or Non-Academic | $950 |
| Post-Doc or Graduate Student Member | $595 |
| Post-Doc or Graduate Student Non-Member | $750 |
| Undergraduate Student or Research Assistant Member | $395 |
| Undergraduate Student or Research Assistant Non-Member | $495 |
Final/On-site Registration Rates - April 13, 2025 - April 26, 2025
| Faculty or PI Member | $795 |
| Faculty or PI Non-Member or Non-Academic | $999 |
| Post-Doc or Graduate Student Member | $695 |
| Post-Doc or Graduate Student Non-Member | $850 |
| Undergraduate Student or Research Assistant Member | $495 |
| Undergraduate Student or Research Assistant Non-Member | $595 |
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. The amount paid less a $75 USD processing fee will be refunded for cancellations requested prior to March 20, 2025. Following this date, no refunds will be issued. If you do not receive your B-1 visitor visa in time, the above cancellation policy will also apply. Please apply for your visas as soon as possible.
Transfer Policy: There will be a charge of $75 USD to transfer a registration to another person. Transfer requests must be made by March 20, 2025. Following this date, no transfers will be issued. If you do not receive your B-1 visitor visa in time, the above transfer policy will also apply. Please apply for your visas as soon as possible.
The SANS Conference Organizers reserve the right to modify the conference program. The conference organizers are not responsible for any non-refundable expenses that participants incur associated with this event.
Step 3: Book Accommodation
We recommend booking your accommodation in Chicago early and we anticipate our Conference dates to be quite busy. Please visit the destination page for more details on venue and accommodation.
Step 4: Request Your Visa Letter
The type of visa you will need to attend a conference in the United States is B-1, which is a business visitor visa.
International delegates may request an official invitation to support their Visa application. Please note, full conference registration and payment must be arranged prior to a letter being provided. Please email us for more information.