21st Annual NeuroMusic Conference : PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT FROM BRAIN TO BEHAVIOUR
Nov 21, 2025 to Nov 23, 2025
12:00AM to 11:59PM
1280 Main St. W, Hamilton, Canada
Location
McMaster LIVELab, 2nd Floor, Psychology Building
21st Annual NeuroMusic Conference
Hybrid conference from McMaster University
Perspectives on the Importance of Music in Early Development from Brain to Behaviour
November 21-23, 2025
Nov 21: Evening reception, welcome and jam session (7:00PM – 10:00PM EST)
Nov 22-23: Keynotes, themed talk sessions and posters (9:45AM – 5:30PM EST)
Nov 22: Keynote Concert in LIVELab (8:00PM)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
For poster abstract submission, Registration and the latest updates please visit www.neuromusic.ca
FEATURED SPEAKERS
The Brain’s Crescendo: How Music Training Enriches Child Neurocognitive Development
Evidence from Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Studies
Dr. Assal Habibi
Associate Professor of Psychology
Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Developmental Origins of Musical Engagement: Pleasure, Abilities, and Beliefs
Dr. Haley Kragness
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
First Steps Toward Rhythm Perception: Neurophysiological Insights from
the Developing Brain
Dr. Sahar Moghimi
Professor of Neuroscience, Université de Picardi, Amiens, France
Sensory and Motor Components of Communicative Musicality in Early Social Interactions
Dr. Trinh Nguyen
Postdoctoral Fellow, Italian Institute of Technology, Rome, Italy
Research Associate, University of Heidelberg, Germany
IN-PERSON POSTER SESSIONS-ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
How To Submit
Please submit an abstract (maximum 250 words) to the Microsoft CMT site on any topic related to perception, cognition, or performance of music and dance. Describe the motivation, methodology, results, and implications of your study. Theoretical contributions are welcome, provided that the connection to music perception and cognition is made clear.
Note: If you are unable to attend the conference in person, you are welcome to submit an abstract with the option of having the poster and a 3-minute explanatory video included virtually on the conference website.
The deadline for abstract submissions is October 10th, 2025.
Review Process
Each abstract will be reviewed by members of the scientific program committee. Early submission is encouraged as acceptance will be sent out on a rolling basis as submissions are received. All submissions will be notified of acceptance by October 17th, 2025.
Final Submission
Upon acceptance, you will have the opportunity to upload a poster and a short ‘teaser’ video (30 seconds) that will be featured in a poster blitz session at the conference. Posters must be a maximum of 4’ x 4’ (122 x 122 cm). Virtual attendees will also have the opportunity to submit a 3-minute video describing their poster and a zoom link for chatting with participants.
All posters (virtual and in-person) and other materials (e.g., videos) will be accessible for several months after the conference on the conference website.
KEYNOTE CONCERT in the LIVELab
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 8:00 pm
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Musical Meaning in Childhood
Dr. Haley Kragness
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Musical Performances by versaCello
Featuring : Maximilian Aoki and Theodor Aoki