17th International Conference on Neuroprotective Agents
- Saturday, September 26 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Bilbao/Durango, Spain
Hosted with local arrangements by José Vicente Lafuente Sánchez (‘JV’), Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea.

When?
September 26 – September 29, 2026
Location
Silken Gran Hotel Durango (GHD), Durango, Spain 72712
Registration info will come soon.
Registration Fees | In-person | In-person student | Virtual | Virtual student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (by July 5) | 350 euro | 175 euro | 50 euro | 25 euro |
| Late | 450 euro | 225 euro | 100 euro | 50 euro |
Cancellation
Changes and Cancellation (all to be made by email to [email protected]):
- Registration fee can be fully refunded (less any bank charges) if requested within 14 days (early registration – July 19)
- Refund of registration fee (minus 100 dollars processing fee) will be granted until August 15.
- After August 15, a 50% refund will be granted.
- After September 5, no refund will be granted.
Hotel & Venue
Silken Gran Hotel Durango (GHD) – traditional exterior, modern interior, beautiful gardens. (https://www.hoteles-silken.com/es/gran-hotel-durango/)
* Room rates: Approx. $150/night including breakfast.
Lodging Fees | In-person (per night) | In-person student (per night) |
|---|---|---|
| Early (by July 5) | 87/97/102/112* EUR | 45/50/55/60* EUR |
| Late (by Aug 15) | 100/110/115/125* EUR | 50/55/60/65* EUR |
| After Aug 15 | same as “late” if available | same as “late” if available |
Abstract Deadline
Abstract submission is by email attachment. Please send your email with abstract attached to Russell Andrew ([email protected]) and William Slikker ([email protected]). Abstracts should be submitted as a Word document, including author(s), affiliation(s), abstract (250 word maximum) and choice of oral or poster presentation. Final decision regarding oral versus poster presentation will be up to the organizers. Deadline for abstract submission is June 14. Notification of acceptance will be before the deadline for early registration. Any registrant whose abstract is not accepted can receive a full refund of the early registration fee if they decide not to attend because of abstract rejection.
Oral Presentations
To make an oral presentation, one must be registered for the 16th ICNA. Presenters who have not registered by August 15 may not be included in the final presentation schedule.
Facilities will be available for Powerpoint presentations, with a strict maximum of 15 minutes. It is recommended that the presentation be limited to 12 minutes to allow time for some discussion. Each session will also conclude with 15 minutes for general discussion.
Deadline summary | |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission | June 14, 2024 |
| Early registration | July 5, 2024 |
| Early lodging | July 5, 2024 |
| Late registration | After July 5th, 2024 |
| Late lodging | After July 5th, 2024 |
Logistic Partner
Bill Slikker; E-mail: [email protected]
Welcome to Durango!!
• Bilbao Airport (BIO) ~30 minutes from Durango.
• Direct & connecting international flights available.
AT-A-GLANCE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Program times refer to Central European Standard Time (GMT+1)
Saturday, September 26 (Day 1)
Arrival & Opening
- Afternoon | Arrival and check-in at Silken Gran Hotel Durango
- 18:00-19:00 | Conference Registration
- 19:00-21:00 | Welcome Reception
Sunday, September 27 (Day 2)
Scientific Sessions
- 08:00-09:00 | Registration & Coffee
- 09:00–09:15 | Opening Remarks
- 09:15–10:30 | Plenary Session I
- 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
- 11:00–12:30 | Scientific Session I
- 12:30-14:00 Lunch
- 14:00–15:30 | Scientific Session II
- 15:30-16:00 Coffee Break
- 16:00-17:30 | Poster session
- Evening | Dinner on your own in Old Town Durango
Monday, September 28 (Day 3)
Sessions & Urkiola Outing
- 08:00-09:00 | Coffee & Networking
- 09:00–10:15 | Plenary Session II
- 10:15-10:45 Coffee Break
- 10:45–12:15 | Scientific Session III
- 12:15-13:15 |Lunch
- 13:30–14:15 | Bus Transfer to Urkiola Natural Park
- 14:15 - 17:30 | Guided Park Visit & Santuario Tour
- 18:00-21:30 Conference Dinner in Parque Natural de Urkiola
- 21:30–22:15 | Return to Hotel
Tuesday, September 29 (Day 4)
Final Sessions & Closing
- 08:00-09:00 | Coffee & Networking
- 09:00–10:30 | Scientific Session IV
- 10:30–11:00 | Coffee Break
- 11:00–11:45 | Closing Plenary
- 11:45–12:00 |Closing Remarks
- 12:00 |Departure