10th North Sea Meeting on Laterality

19th – 22nd August 2026, Brighton

The North Sea Laterality Meeting is a biannual interdisciplinary conference aimed at presenting and discussing the latest developments in the research fields of brain laterality, brain asymmetry, and interhemispheric interaction, including both studies in humans and animal models. The meeting represents a unique forum for the discussion of behavioural, psychological, neural, and genetic aspects of hemispheric differences, as well as their relevance for clinical conditions. Attended by leading experts, the meeting offers ample opportunity for one-on-one discussions of novel findings and to network with colleagues to plan future projects around the North Sea (and beyond).

A pre-conference workshop on transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), as well as a post-conference scenic excursion opportunity, additionally offer stimulating experiences for brain and mind.

Please, follow this link to view the conference program and general info about the workshop, welcome reception, conference, and excursion.

Conference Details

  1. Registration

  2. Pre-Conference Workshop

  3. Conference Abstracts

  4. Conference Venue

    The conference, including the Welcome Reception, will take place at Projects, Nile Street, Brighton BN1 1HW. Projects is in the famous Lanes (dating back to the 16th Century) in the heart of the city of Brighton and a short stroll away from the seafront.
    The link to the conference venue is here:
    https://www.projectsclub.co.uk/event-spaces

  5. Accommodation

    We have collaborated with Visit Brighton to provide a convenient online accomodation portal showing hotel options and prices.
    The link is here: https://book.passkey.com/event/51074295/owner/9736716/home

  6. Arrival and Getting around

    The closest airport to Brighton is London Gatwick. From Gatwick there are frequent trains into Brighton station. Once at Brighton station there are taxis to the rear of the station or the walk to the venue and hotels is around 15 minutes downhill.

    Brighton is a compact city and many attractions including the historic Brighton Pavillion https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/visit/royal-pavilion-garden/ , the quirky shops and eateries of the North Laine https://www.visitbrighton.com/food-and-drink/areas-to-explore/north-laine
    the theatre district https://www.visitbrighton.com/things-to-do/entertainment-and-venues/theatres plus seafront attractions including Brighton Pier and the i360 can be reached on foot.

    The Visit Brighton website has comprehensive informaiton on the many cultural locations and events in our vibrant city.
    https://www.visitbrighton.com/

  7. Post Conference Excursion

  8. Organising Committee

  9. Sponsors and Founders