Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA) 20th Anniversary Conference

The Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and advance knowledge that links neuroscience research to a growing understanding of human responses to the built environment.

ANFA 20th Anniversary Conference

The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and scholars working in the fields of neuroscience, cognitive science, and architecture to explore the latest research and innovative ideas that can lead to more informed design of the built environment. See Conference flyer here: https://anfarch.org/images/ANFAFLYERFINAL.pdf.

This year's conference departs from the norm. With your help, we are inviting teams of investigators from top design and research labs around the world, asking them to share the most exciting neuro-scientifically informed aspects of their projects, and what they see as next on the horizon. There will be 2½ days of exceptional presentations and panels with world-class architects and neuroscientists.

• We have a stellar lineup of 26 keynote speakers
• 23 papers
• 60 posters
• 6 HSW credits have been approved by the AIA for attending the whole conference

We expect keynote team presentations on such topics as the emotive and psychological effects of lighting, acoustics, and atmosphere, on new theoretical and empirical results in wayfinding and navigation, on sensor-based studies of behavior in architectural contexts, on legibility, and the impact of design on health and well-being, such as designing for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. We anticipate hearing new theoretical models, simulations, and concrete results that designers can put to use. An early team we have accepted is being organized Vittorio Gallese on the neuroscience of physical and social affordances. Paper and poster topics are unconstrained, though again they should present findings of what science can do to inform design. Presenters will have a chance to speak with conference attendees both within session and during networking periods.

Also unique to the conference this year is a free half day technical session presented by sensor makers who will provide a ‘how to’ on the use of new low-cost technologies to study behavior in place. As always, we have a visit scheduled to watch the sunset at the Salk Institute.

Registration

View ANFA 2023 registration information here: https://anfarch.org/events/2023conference#price.

Sponsor Conference

Conference sponsorship is one way companies and research groups can contribute to ANFA’s health by contributing a tax deductible addition to the cost of their tickets and memberships. Sponsors benefit from having their logo and brand on display in the program and at the opening and closing of the conference. Learn more about ANFA Conference Sponsorship here: https://anfarch.org/about/sponsorconference.

Sponsor Includes

• Bronze Sponsor $2,000 1 individual membership + 1 free conference registrations + more
• Silver Sponsor $3,000 2 individual memberships + 2 free conference registrations + more
• Gold Sponsor $5,000 3 individual memberships + 3 free conference registrations + more
• Platinum Sponsor $8,000 4 individual memberships + 4 free conference registrations + more

Sponsor Benefits

• Complimentary memberships and symposium registrations

• A listing in programs for ANFA's meetings

• Logo and weblink displayed

• Opportunity to feature corporate research programs

• 40% of each sponsorship is tax deductible.