Toronto Brainhack Global 2018

Why Brainhack ?

Brainhack is a collaborative event that focuses on the open sharing of ideas, code, and data. During Brainhack Global, we'll meet in Toronto to work on projects in coordination with other Brainhack sites around the world. Join us on Slack to connect with the community and start planning your project ! Our channel name is #brainhack-toronto

Dates:	May 3-4, 2018
Cost:	C$30 for registration with onsite breakfast & lunch
Location:	SciNet Classrooms, 11th floor, MaRS

Learn

Learn about tools, techniques and datasets in neuroimaging research.

Be Social

Meet researchers from a variety of backgrounds. Share your knowledge.

Get Involved

Find exciting projects that you would like to contribute to.

Program:

This three day event will bring together local scientists and trainees in neuroimaging from institutions across the region. The program will include:

Due to the nature of the event, the schedule is flexible and can change frequently. To stay up-to-date, you can subscribe to our Google calendar.

Ignite Speakers

Neuroinformatics and the Multiscale Brain
Dr. Sean Hill
Director, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, CAMH

What does resting-state fMRI data tell you?
Dr. Jean Chen
Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest

Data mining for neuroimaging data: insights into the developing human connectome
Dr. Emma G. Duerden
Departments of Diagnostic Imaging & Neurology, Hospital for Sick Children

Careers in neurotechnology: new and expanding private sector opportunities
Dr. Graeme Moffat
Interaxon

Open hacking sessions in which attendees will work together on projects of their own design. Open hacking projects are a great forum for getting support on a technical issue from your own research program or starting a new collaborative project.
Unconference sessions where talks are chosen by the attendees based on their interests as they evolve throughout the meeting.
Integration with worldwide experts via video conference - keynotes and online discussion. For a list of worldwide participants see Brainhack Global's website

Social Events

Hacknight with NeuroTechTO on Thursday evening @ Mozilla

A social outing on Friday evening @ Goodman Pub & Kitchen

Project Ideas

Open hacking projects are a great forum for getting support on a technical issue from your own research program or starting a new collaborative project. Check out our full project listing or suggest your own. Those who submit the first 5 projects will be rewarded with FREE REGISTRATION.

...and many more!