Welcome 

The 12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is organized by the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. This symposium aims to bring together basic scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial practitioners, and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The event will feature plenary presentations by leaders in academia, industry, and government, along with poster presentations to foster idea exchange in this exciting field. The symposium, part of IEM Innovation Week, will be held immediately following the Design of Medical Devices Conference.

2025 Registration Information

Early Bird Rates (In-Person or Virtual):


General Registration

Academic Faculty/Staff

Student/Lived Experience Registration


Onsite Registration - May 1st & 2nd, 2025:

If you present a poster, you will receive FREE registration!!! 

Submit your abstract by March 7th, 2025.

Do not register for the event until you receive the free registration code from the Neuromodulation Symposium team.

POSTER SIZE REQUIREMENTS: Posters must be printed to this size in order to fit on the poster boards 46”W x 32”H

National and international students and postdoctoral researchers who are presenting posters at the Symposium are invited to apply for a travel award. 

Apply by February 28th, 2025

Do not register for the event until you receive notification that you are a selected travel awardee and receive the free registration code from the Neuromodulation Symposium team.

Venue

Graduate Minneapolis

Please use the link below to book your accommodations at the Graduate Hotel with special IEM Innovation Week rates: IEM Innovation Week 2025

Guests can also call the hotel at (612) 379-8888, ask for reservations, and request the "IEM Innovation Week 2025" room block.

All conference attendees are responsible for reserving and paying for their own accommodations.

Symposium Planning Committee

Matthew Johnson, PhD, UMN (Conference Chair)

Tay Netoff, PhD, UMN (Conference Director; Co-Director, CNE)

Dwight Nelson, PhD, UMN (Sponsorship Director)

Taylor Lopez-Angel, UMN (Event Manager)

Andrew Monk, UMN. (Event Manager)

The 12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is hosted by: