PPiMP Network · Predictive Processing

Predictive Processing
Network Symposium 2026

6–8 October 2026 Bochum, Germany In person + poster session

Hosted by Andrea Greve and Helen Blank

Register

Register by 30 August 2026. Free to attend, spaces are limited.

About

Three days in Bochum bringing together the PPiMP network, the DFG-funded research network for predictive processing in memory and perception. Guests are warmly invited to join. Please register your attendance.

The programme features talks, keynotes, and discussions. It opens with a welcome reception and a poster session on Tuesday evening and closes on Thursday at midday.

Tuesday · Blue Square, Bochum city centre Wed & Thu · Ruhr University Bochum campus

Keynote speakers

Talk titles are added as they are confirmed.

Chris Bird

Prof. Chris Bird

University of Sussex

Talk

Remembering the present and predicting the past

Clare Press

Prof. Clare Press

UCL

Talk

The synergistic interaction between learning and perception

Lars Muckli

Prof. Lars Muckli

University of Glasgow

Talk

Title to be confirmed

The venue

Ruhr University Bochum, glass facade

View over the Bochum hills from the campus

Ruhr University Bochum campus

The main sessions take place on the Ruhr University Bochum campus. The Tuesday reception is at the Blue Square in the city centre.

Programme

Tentative. Speakers and talk titles are added as they are confirmed and may be updated.

Practical information

Tuesday venue

Blue Square, Bochum city centre

Close to the main station and the city-centre hotel

Wednesday & Thursday venue

Ruhr University Bochum, campus

Room details to follow

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

Hotel nights are arranged for network members and their nominated ECR

Registration

Open the registration form

By 30 August 2026 · free, includes lunch for all registered participants