IRCN and Chen Institute Joint Course on Neuro-inspired Computation

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: April 11, 2025

In a collaborative effort, the World Premier International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN) at the University of Tokyo and the Tianqiao & Chrissy Chen Institute (Chen Institute) are proud to present the Neuro-inspired Computation Course, a groundbreaking four-day program designed to explore the convergence of natural and artificial intelligence. This course delves into critical topics such as intrinsic dynamics, network architectures, prediction, plasticity, criticality, multi-agent learning, and neuromodulation, highlighting the potential for interdisciplinary innovation in advancing our understanding of cognitive processes.

* New this year, participants will have the option to join an entrepreneurship bootcamp in the days just before/after the main course. It will feature startup founders, panel discussion and breakout sessions for networking.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Eugene Izhikevic (Brain Corp)

• Mackenzie Mathis (EPFL)

• Scientific Chairs: Kazuyuki Aihara (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo)

• Shin Ishii (Kyoto University / WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo)

• Eleonora Russo (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa)

• Zenas Chao (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo)

• Takamitsu Watanabe (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo)

• Hiroaki Kitano (Sony / OIST)

• Kenichi Ohki (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo)

• Yukie Nagai (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo)

• Song Sen (Tsinghua University)

Learn more on the U Tokyo website