Saturday to Monday, including a Japanese national holiday
International Workshop on Digital Brain Research
3rd Digital Brain Workshop 2026
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Digital Brain Workshop 2026, an in-person international workshop related to digital brain research, computational neuroscience, mathematical sciences, brain simulation, visualization, and open science platforms in the context of AMED Brain/MINDS 2.0.
Announcement
International Workshop on Digital Brain Research
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Digital Brain Workshop 2026, an in-person international workshop related to digital brain research, computational neuroscience, mathematical sciences, brain simulation, visualization, and open science platforms in the context of AMED Brain/MINDS 2.0.
Through invited lectures and hands-on sessions, participants will learn about data analysis, mathematical sciences, neural network model construction, Human Connectome Data, brain simulation, visualization tools, and practical digital brain research workflows.
Urayasu-Hinode Campus, Building 2, 4th Floor, Room 12 (Room 2412)
English-centered program
Participation is free of charge.
Researchers and students interested in digital brain research, computational neuroscience, and brain simulation
The workshop will be conducted primarily in English
Overview
Scope and Participants
Research Scope
Digital brain research, mathematical sciences, data analysis, neural network model construction, Human Connectome Data, brain simulation, visualization, and open science platforms.
Who Should Attend
Graduate students and above, researchers, engineers, and related professionals interested in digital brain research, computational neuroscience, and brain simulation.
Workshop Format
In-person, English-centered workshop with invited lectures, hands-on training, poster presentations, receptions, and panel discussions.
Main Topics
Research Themes and Workshop Modules
Digital brain research
Neuroimaging
Computational neuroscience
Mathematical neuroscience
Neural network model construction
Human Connectome Data
Digital Brain Neuro-Workflow
Brain simulation
Visualization
Open science platforms
International collaboration
Training and young researcher development
Invited Lectures
Invited talks by researchers from Canada and Japan, including a second invited talk or special lecture on Day 3.
Neuro-Workflow Hands-On
Tutorial and team-based practical sessions on Digital Brain Neuro-Workflow led by Carlos Gutierrez from OIST, using the RIKEN CBS server and backup environment.
Simulation and Visualization
Hands-on work with Human Connectome data, brain simulation, and visualization tools led by Zhe Sun and team from Juntendo University.
Young Researchers Session
A mathematical neuroscience session organized with the Young Researchers in Mathematical Neuroscience group.
Poster Exchange
Poster presentations and research exchange by early-career researchers and students.
Speakers and Instructors
Invited Speakers and Instructors
Tentative speaker and instructor list.
Invited Speaker
Japan
Shunichi Amari
Invited Speaker
Canada
Bryan Caron
Director, Operations and Development, CBRAIN; McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (MCIN), McGill University
Invited Speaker
Japan
Tanaka Saori
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST); ATR Brain Information Communication Research Lab. Group
Invited Speakers and Instructors
Japan
Carlos Gutierrez
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Organizer
Japan
Kenji Doya
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Organizer
Japan
Ken Nakae
University of Fukui
Organizer
Japan
Daisuke Tagami
Kyushu University
Organizer
Japan
Zhe Sun
Juntendo University
Tentative Program
Three-Day Schedule
Lecture / Session
Hands-On
Poster / Reception / Panel Discussion
Opening / Closing
Break
Day 1
October 10, 2026
Opening Remarks
Kenji Doya (OIST)
Invited Talk 1: Easy Large-Scale Neuroimaging Data Processing with CBRAIN
Bryan Caron
Introduction to CBRAIN, a distributed computing platform and a principal technology component of the McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (MCIN). CBRAIN provides access to high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud resources and integrates analysis tools for neuroimaging and other research domains.
Break
Hands-on Part 1: Neuroimaging Data Processing with CBRAIN
Bryan Caron
This interactive tutorial will guide participants through accessing and processing neuroimaging data on HPC resources using CBRAIN’s easy-to-use web portal. Practical examples will use data and scientific tools from the BigBrain Project.
Operation room: Building 2, 4th Floor, Room 12 (Room 2412). Explanation, examples, team formation, and initial hands-on work. Participants will be organized into 4-5 teams.
Break
Welcome Reception & Poster Session & Panel Discussion
Day 1 reception is free of charge. Location: 5F Learning Commons, Bldg 2
Day 2
October 11, 2026
NeuroWorkflow Tutorial & Hands-on Part
Carlos Gutierrez (OIST)
Hands-on work using the RIKEN CBS server and backup environment. Participants will need advance server registration and preparation.
Lunch
Lunch box (free of charge), optional.
NeuroWorkflow Tutorial & Hands-on Part
Hands-on work using the RIKEN CBS server and backup environment. Participants will need advance server registration and preparation.
NeuroWorkflow Group Presentations
Short presentations by 4-5 teams, approximately 5-10 minutes per team.
Break
Human Connectome Data, Brain Simulation, and Visualization Tools Tutorial & Hands-On
Zhe Sun and team (Juntendo University)
Individual hands-on work without team formation. Tutorial on Human Connectome Data, Juntendo server access, brain simulation, simulation result visualization, and visualization tool operation.
Break
Large Scale Brain Driven Foundation Model
Tanaka Saori and Binghua Li
Research introduction and discussion.
Break
Panel Discussion
Day 3
October 12, 2026
Mathematical Neuroscience Unification Challenge
Organizers: Members of the Young Researchers' Association for Mathematical Neuroscience and Daisuke Tagami (Kyushu University)
Case presentations by early-career researchers on mathematical approaches to brain research, followed by a team-based unification challenge and expert commentary.
Invited Talk 2 / Special Lecture
Shunichi Amari
65 Years of Research in Mathematical Engineering: My Fortunate Life
Closing Remarks
Ryutaro Himeno (Juntendo University)
Registration and Fees
Registration
Open
Registration is now Open
Capacity is approximately 50 participants. The workshop is primarily intended for graduate students and above. Workshop participation and the optional lunch box are free of charge. Please complete the registration form. Details on acceptance notification, cancellation policy, poster presentation option, required PC, server pre-registration, and advance preparation will be announced.
Register NowWorkshop Registration
Workshop participation is free of charge.
Reception and Dinner
The Day 1 welcome reception, poster session, and panel discussion are planned (5F Learning Commons, Bldg 2). The Day 2 informal networking dinner is optional and charged separately at actual cost.
Lunch
Lunch box (free of charge), optional.
Further Details
Details on poster submission, PC requirements, server pre-registration, and advance preparation will be announced later.
Access
Venue and Location
Juntendo University, Urayasu-Hinode Campus
- Room
- Building 2, 4th Floor, Room 12 (Room 2412)
- Address
- 6-8-1 Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0013, Japan
- Nearest Station
- JR Shin-Urayasu Station
- From Haneda Airport by Taxi
- Approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
- From Narita Airport by Taxi
- Approximately 60-75 minutes, depending on traffic.
- From Shin-Urayasu Station
- From Bus Stop C, take Bus Route 16 or 17 bound for Hinode Nanachome. The bus ride takes about 7 minutes. Route 16: get off at Juntendo Univ. Hinode Main Gate and walk about 1 minute. Route 17: get off at Juntendo Univ. Hinode East and walk about 5 minutes.
- On Campus
- All workshop lectures and hands-on sessions will take place in Room 2412: Building 2, 4th Floor, Room 12. Please follow the campus guidance signs after arriving at the Urayasu-Hinode Campus.
- Accommodation
- Participants should arrange their own accommodation. Early booking is recommended because the workshop falls during a three-day weekend. Recommended hotels are listed in the guide files below.
Organizers
Organizing Committee
Kenji Doya
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Ken Nakae
University of Fukui
Daisuke Tagami
Kyushu University
Zhe Sun
Faculty of Health Data Science, Juntendo University
Supported by
Juntendo UniversityAMED Brain/MINDS 2.0MINIMAXMathematics for Industry Platform
Organizer
AMED Brain/MINDS 2.0 Digital Brain Team
This workshop will provide an opportunity for students, early-career researchers, faculty members, and engineers interested in digital brain research, neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, health data science, and bioengineering to interact directly with leading international researchers.
