Invited Speakers
The 2026 program committee has prepared a dynamic and engaging program, with distinguished and renowned speakers from across the globe, reflecting INS' commitment to international and interdisciplinary collaboration and in keeping with this year's theme, Neuropsychology in the Age of Innovation. Read more about our invited speakers below.
2026 Keynote Speakers
Vince Calhoun, PhD
Georgia State University, Georgia, USA
INS Capstone Lecture
Natalia Ojeda del Pozo, PhD
Duesto University, Spain
INS Presidential Lecture
Martin Sliwinski, PhD
The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA
Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA
Mónica Rivera Mindt, PhD
Fordham University, New York, USA
This Year's Invited Symposia
Use of Ecological Momentary Assessment in Neuropsychology
Dr. Phillip Harvey will lead a session featuring international experts on the application of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methods in neuropsychology. This session will explore how EMA is advancing our understanding of real-world cognitive and emotional functioning.
Women Leaders in Neuropsychology
Join us for an engaging conversation with prominent women leaders from around the world. Featured speakers include Dr. Natalia Ojeda Del Pozo (President of INS), Dr. Mary Kosmidis (President-Elect of INS), Dr. Lisa Cipolotti (President of FESN), and others who have shaped the field through research, mentorship, and leadership.
The Past and Future of Neuropsychology
Drs. Russ Bauer and Joel Kramer will lead a reflective session on the legacy and evolving future of neuropsychology. They will discuss how the field's foundational traditions can inform the future of the field especially as we look to integrate innovative methods, emerging technologies, and large language models.
Invited Special Interest Group Symposium
The Program Co-Chairs have invited the 13 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of INS to submit symposium proposals that highlight topics central to their SIG’s mission and examine their intersection with the 2026 conference theme, Neuropsychology in the Age of Innovation. Stay tuned on this!