Sino-German Symposium

3rd International Symposium on Brain-Computer Interface and Brain Stimulation

A focused academic platform for researchers, clinicians, engineers, and students working on brain-computer interface, brain stimulation, neuroengineering, and translational neuroscience.

Frankfurt, Germany 24-25 October 2026 Toward Precise Brain Stimulation
Overview

About the Symposium

The first symposium was held in 2021 at the University of Magdeburg, followed by the second edition in Hamburg in 2022. Building on this foundation, the current symposium continues to foster academic exchange between China and Germany in this field. Brain-computer interfaces and brain stimulation are rapidly evolving interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, artificial intelligence, and clinical science. As research advances, there is an increasing need for high-level academic exchange to promote collaboration and drive progress toward precision brain stimulation. This symposium aims to strengthen scientific dialogue and enhance collaboration within the Sino-German research community.

Topics

Topics

Topics include, but are not limited to, the areas listed below.

TMS, TES, TUS, DBS and related stimulation technologies
Brain-computer interface and neural decoding
Closed-loop and brain-state dependent stimulation
Neural oscillation and network dynamics
AI-assisted brain stimulation research
Clinical and translational neuroscience
Organizing

Main Structure

The sections below present the official organizing structure and visual identity of the symposium.

Hosts

The host institutions of the symposium are listed below.

Gesellschaft Chinesischer Informatiker in Deutschland e.V.

Gesellschaft Chinesischer Informatiker in Deutschland e.V.

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Basic and Translational Neuromodulation Branch of the Chinese Neuroscience Society

Basic and Translational Neuromodulation Branch of the Chinese Neuroscience Society

Universitätsmedizin Göttingen

Universitätsmedizin Göttingen

Co-organizers

The co-organizing institutions and collaborating academic partners are listed below.

Neuromodulation Branch of the Shanghai Neuroscience Society

Neuromodulation Branch of the Shanghai Neuroscience Society

Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Lab

Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Lab (NBS-Lab)

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macau University of Science and Technology

Fudan University

Fudan University

Jiangxi Society of Medical Technology Innovation

Jiangxi Society of Medical Technology Innovation

Jiangxi Association of Rehabilitation Medicine

Jiangxi Association of Rehabilitation Medicine

Keynote Speakers

The academic committee and confirmed speakers with their institutional affiliations are presented below.

Ulf Ziemann

Prof. Ulf Ziemann

Keynote Speaker

Professor of Neurology, Eberhard-Karls University of Tübingen

Andrea Antal

Prof. Dr. Andrea Antal

Keynote Speaker

Vice president of The European Society for Brain Stimulation&University Medical Center Göttingen

Shouyan Wang

Prof. Shouyan Wang

Keynote Speaker

Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-inspired Intelligence of Fudan University

Yang Bai

Prof. Yang Bai

Keynote Speaker

Vice President of the Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Nanchang University

Organizing Committee

The organizing committee members and supporting team are presented below.

Ningfei Li

Ningfei Li

Northwestern Polytechnical University

Dania Humaidan

Dania Humaidan

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Ramasawmy Perianen

Ramasawmy Perianen

University Medical Center Göttingen

Lin Yang

Lin Yang

Deutsche Bank

Jiahua Xu

Jiahua Xu

GCI&DRCMR

Huiyu Kang

Huiyu Kang

Fudan University

Zhongfei Bai

Zhongfei Bai

Tongji University

Umair Hassan

Umair Hassan

Stanford University

Xue Guo

Xue Guo

University Medical Center Göttingen

Peng Liu

Peng Liu

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Frontiers Research Topic

Manuscript submission information for the associated Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Brain-Computer Interfaces topic.

Journal Topic

Toward Precise Brain Stimulation: Mechanisms, Methods, and Applications

This Research Topic brings together interdisciplinary work spanning methodological innovation, computational modeling, multimodal integration, and clinical applications in brain stimulation.

Editors

Ningfei Li, Dania Humaidan, Ramasawmy Perianen, Umair Hassan, Xavier Corominas-Teruel, Jiahua Xu

Submission Link

To be confirmed from Frontiers.

Topics of Interest

  • Brain stimulation techniques including TMS, TES (tDCS/tACS), TUS, and DBS.
  • Machine learning, neural decoding, stimulation outcome prediction, and computational modeling.
  • Multimodal neuroimaging with EEG, fMRI, fNIRS, and stimulation-recording paradigms.
  • Clinical and translational applications in neurological and psychiatric disorders, neurorehabilitation, and cognitive enhancement.

Poster Submission

Poster guidelines, submission requirements, and symposium presentation details.

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Submission Email

info@ibcibs.com

Poster Format

A0, portrait, 84 cm (W) x 118.8 cm (H)

Submission Requirements

  • Title, maximum 150 characters including spaces.
  • Presenter and any co-author(s): name, affiliation, and email address.
  • Abstract, maximum 1250 characters including spaces.
  • Keywords, maximum 5.

Accepted Posters

Accepted posters will receive accommodation and food package support provided by the organizers.

Flash Presentation

A limited number of selected posters, approximately 10, will be invited for 5-minute oral flash presentations.

Contact

Official contact information for symposium communication and participant support is provided below.

Poster Submission

info@ibcibs.com

For poster abstract submission and related questions.

General Support

support@ibcibs.com

For general inquiries, website support, registration help, and participant assistance.

Venue Information

Hotel & Venue

Venue details, hotel recommendations, and local transportation guidance.

Sponsorship

The sponsorship and supporting publication partner are presented below.

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Brain-Computer Interfaces