BCI & NEUROTECHNOLOGY SPRING SCHOOL 2025
April 28 – May 7, 2025 (Vienna time)
The BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2025 was more than an event — it became a global phenomenon, with 90,816 participants from 140 countries, 140 keynotes over 140 hours, 95 hackathon teams with 727 hackers from 80 nations, and over 550,000 views in 10 days — all made possible by extraordinary people who gave their time and talent.
MEDIA ABOUT THE SPRING SCHOOL
140 HOURS, 14 CREDITS, 1 GLOBAL EVENT
It’s quite amusing that we’re orchestrating the world’s largest neurotech event from Schiedlberg, a place where rabbits outnumber humans. Participants will access 140 hours of cutting-edge education, earning 14 credits and an exam certificate at no cost—an invaluable alternative to the typical $50,000 USD expense at prestigious universities. The potential value of our event, calculated at 82,881 attendees multiplied by $50,000 USD, amounts to a staggering $4,144,050,000 USD. We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity to individuals worldwide, free of charge.
WIN A UNICORN EDUCATION KIT MINI!
The lab with the most participants at Spring School 2025 wins a free Unicorn Education Kit mini (valued at 7.242€), including 4 headsets and software to train up to 20 students. To enter, email an Excel sheet with your lab’s participant count to guger@gtec.at.
Current contenders include labs from Oxford College of Physiotherapy (India), University of Valle (Colombia), ULACIT (Costa Rica), Shobhit University, BISI Lab and FUMRobotics Lab.
BISI Lab is in the lead—can your lab beat them?
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & WIN A UNICORN HYBRID BLACK!
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- LinkedIn: Share our post and add your own thoughts to encourage participation
You’re not required to participate on every platform, but the more platforms you engage with, the higher your chances of winning! We’re excited to see your contributions!
TAKE PART AT THE EXAM
Day 1 - April 28 (Vienna time)
CUTTING-EDGE BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES
| 8:00 | g.tec medical engineering – never stop recording Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | Unicorn Brain Interface and Unicorn BCI Core-8 demonstration Martin Walchshofer, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 10:00 | EEG technology basics Francisco Fernandes, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 11:00 | Translating BCI into clinical practice: challenges in non motor disorders Miguel Castelo-Branco, University Coimbra, Coimbra (PT) |
| 12:00 | EEG in action – extracting fMRI guided EEG biomarkers for therapy, and data Oded Kraft, Graymatters (IL) |
| 13:00 | ECoG and stereo-EEG for BCIs: hardware and software requirements Christoph Kapeller, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 14:00 | Wireless EEG recordings and sports Francisco Fernandes, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 15:00 | Wireless EEG and fNIRS recordings Danut Irimia, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (CO) |
| 16:00 | g.tec Suite – real-time processing and off-line analysis Martin Walchshofer, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 17:00 | Brain-controlled bionic limbs: restoring touch through a brain interface Giacomo Valle, Chalmers University of Technology (USA), 1st place winner BCI Award |
| 18:00 | Bizarre Ways to Decode the Human Mind Daniel J. Strauss, Saarland University (DE) |
| 19:00 | g.Pangolin – 1024 channel ultra high-density EEG grids Leonhard Schreiner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 20:00 | Making better BCIs: BCIs create synthetic heksors Jon Wolpaw, National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies (USA) |
DAY 1 RECAP (1/2)
Day 1 of the Spring School covered various aspects of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. It began with an overview of EEG basics and demonstrated the Unicorn Brain Interface. Sessions explored translating BCI into clinical practice, wireless EEG in sports, and advanced tools like ECoG and fNIRS. There were talks on brain-controlled bionic limbs, decoding the human mind, and ultra-high-density EEG grids. The day concluded with a session on improving BCI performance using synthetic heksors.
DAY 1 RECAP (1/2) - MAKING BETTER BCIS: CREATE SYNTHETIC HEKSORS
The final talk of Day 1 at Spring School 2025 was given by Jon Wolpaw from the National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies (USA). His presentation, “Making Better BCIs: BCIs Create Synthetic Heksors”, explored how brain-computer interfaces do more than just decode brain signals—they actively shape new neural patterns, which he refers to as “synthetic heksors.” Wolpaw emphasized that understanding this adaptive process is key to developing more effective and personalized BCIs.
Day 2 - April 29 (Vienna time)
STATE-OF-THE-ART NEUROMODULATION
| 8:00 | Tractography, brain stimulation und mapping for white matter navigation Christoph Kapeller, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | Brain signal decoding for invasive neuromodulation – towards therapeutic brain computer interfaces for adaptive DBS Wolf-Julian Neumann, Charite (DE) |
| 10:00 | Optimizing open-loop and closed-loop brain stimulation procedures Johannes Gruenwald, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 11:00 | Cortical rhythms and neuromodulation Maria V. Sanchez-Vives, Institute of Biomedical Research August Pi i Sunyer (ES) |
| 12:00 | Closed-loop experiments with EEG and functional electrical stimulation and TMS Alexander Lechner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 13:00 | Exploring neuronal pathophysiology using brain-computer interface and neuromodulation Shenghong He, Oxford University (UK) |
| 14:00 | Configuring a BCI and neurotechnology lab Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 15:00 | High-frequency oscillations and 3D mapping of activity of grids and stereo EEG Mostafa Mohammadpour, Michael Jordan, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 16:00 | Towards acute and chronic investigation of oscillatory neural dynamics to improve neuromodulation and neurosurgical therapy Nuri Firat Ince, Mayo Clinic (USA) |
| 17:00 | Bidirectional brain-computer interfaces for the restoration of sensation and movement in people with tetraplegia Cecile Verbaarschot, Pittsburgh University (USA) |
| 18:00 | Defining the sensorimotor area with tactile stimulation Priscella Asman, MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA) |
| 19:00 | Brain-controlled hearing devices Vishal Choudhari, Columbia University (USA), 3rd place winner BCI Award |
| 20:00 | Electrical stimulation to modulate visual pathways Dora Hermes, Mayo Clinic (USA) |
| 21:00 | Generic neuromotor interfaces for human computer interaction Jesse Marshall, Meta (USA) |
DAY 2 RECAP (1/3)
Day 2 of the Spring School focused on advanced BCI and neuromodulation techniques. Topics included brain mapping, signal decoding for DBS, cortical rhythms, closed-loop stimulation, and lab setup. The day wrapped up with sessions on restoring movement, brain-controlled hearing, visual pathway stimulation, and neuromotor interfaces for human-computer interaction.
DAY 2 RECAP (2/3) - ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO MODULATE VISUAL PATHWAYS
In her talk, Dora Hermes from the Mayo Clinic (USA) explored how electrical stimulation can be used to modulate visual pathways, offering new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception. Her presentation highlighted potential applications for restoring or enhancing vision through targeted neuromodulation techniques.
DAY 2 RECAP (3/3) - GENERIC NEUROMOTOR INTERFACES FOR HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
Jesse Marshall from Meta (USA) presented on the development of generic neuromotor interfaces designed to enhance human-computer interaction. His talk showcased how non-invasive neural technologies can create more intuitive and adaptable ways for users to interact with digital systems.
Day 3 - April 30 (Vienna time)
GAINING MORE RESOLUTION
| 8:00 | Hyperscanning – EEG recordings from multiple subjects with cognitive load Francisco Fernandes, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | AI agents and human-AI teaming for BCI research and development Tonio Ball, Uniklinik Freiburg (DE) |
| 10:00 | Gamification of BCIs for improved user experience and performance Maryam Alimardani, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL) |
| 11:00 | AI-powered brain-machine interfaces for interacting with robotics exoskeletons Jose Maria Azorin Poveda, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (ES) |
| 12:00 | Eye-tracking in combination to EEG recordings Patrick Reitner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 13:00 | Clinical screening and data-driven decision support tool for early onset dementia Lechner Lukas, Jama Nateqi, Rupert Ortner, Austrian Institute of Technology (AT), Symptoma (AT), g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 14:00 | Publishing in communications biology and nature portfolio journals Benjamin Bessieres, Nature (USA) |
| 15:00 | Brain to brain potentials evoked by direct electrical stimulation: method, limits and perspectives for on-line guidance of neurosurgery Francois Bonnetblanc, INRIA (FR) |
| 16:00 | Off-line analysis of EEG-data with g.BSanalyze Danut Irimia, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 17:00 | Are brain-computer interfaces the future of extended reality technologies? Anatole Lecuyer, INRIA (FR) |
| 18:00 | How to get clean EEG and ECoG data by running OSCAR Johannes Grünwald, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 19:00 | Machine to brain interface: how brain processes sensory information Nitish Thakor, Johns Hopkins University (USA) |
| 20:00 | Recording biosignals from different and multiple amplifiers Micah Ching, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (CA) |
| 21:00 | EEG and ECG recordings in mountaineering Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
DAY 3 RECAP (1/2)
Day 3 of the Spring School focused on hyperscanning, AI in BCI development, and gamification to enhance user experience. Topics included brain-machine interfaces, eye-tracking with EEG, early dementia screening, and publishing tips. Later sessions covered EEG analysis, BCIs in extended reality, clean signal recording, sensory processing, and biosignal acquisition in challenging environments.
DAY 3 RECAP (2/2)
The evening sessions covered recording biosignals using multiple amplifiers and capturing EEG and ECG data in extreme conditions like mountaineering, highlighting the flexibility and robustness of mobile neurotechnology.
Day 4 - May 1 (Vienna time)
CUTTING EDGE BCI APPLICATIONS
| 8:00 | TMS experiments with active and passive EEG electrodes Slobodan Tanackovic, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | EEG biometrics – potential and limitations of the fingerprint of the brain and mental passwords Yvonne Höller, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (IS) |
| 10:00 | Python for neuroscience Johannes Grünwald, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 11:00 | Olfactory/scent and neuroart BCI approaches for healthy aging neurobiomarkers using EEG, electrobulbography, fNIRS, eye tracking Tomasz M. Rutkowski, RIKEN AIP (JP) & Nicolaus Copernicus University (PL) |
| 12:00 | Stimulation-free ECoG based language cortex mapping with causal modeling Alex Ossadtchi, Higher School of Economics (RU) |
| 13:00 | Thou shall not implant! – unconvenient and long term consequences of brain implants Ulrich Hofmann, Medical Center University of Freiburg (DE) |
| 14:00 | Advancing non-invasive speech decoding with large data sets Shuntaro Sasai, Araya Inc (JP) |
| 15:00 | Neuroergonomics in human-robot systems Giacinto Barresi, Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England, Bristol (UK) |
| 16:00 | Self-correcting brain-computer interfaces Miriam Zacksenhouse, Technion (IL) |
| 17:00 | Where one person’s mind ends and genAI begins Nataliya Kosmyna, MIT (USA) |
| 18:00 | Brainwaves on the move: managing signal non-stationarity in BCIs Oren Shriki, Ben Gurion University (IL) |
| 19:00 | Real-time monitoring of dogs and horses Leonhard Schreiner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 20:00 | Development of implantable electrodes Justin William, University of Wisconsin-Madison (US) |
| 21:00 | Off-line analysis of ERPs with g.Bsanalyze Rupert Ortner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
DAY 4 RECAP (1/2)
Day 4 covered advanced BCI topics—from TMS with EEG, brain biometrics, and Python for neuroscience, to olfactory BCIs, ECoG mapping, and ethical concerns about implants. Talks included speech decoding, neuroergonomics, adaptive BCIs, AI integration, and real-time animal monitoring. The day closed with electrode development and ERP analysis.
DAY 4 RECAP (2/2)
Day 4 covered advanced BCI topics—from TMS with EEG, brain biometrics, and Python for neuroscience, to olfactory BCIs, ECoG mapping, and ethical concerns about implants. Talks included speech decoding, neuroergonomics, adaptive BCIs, AI integration, and real-time animal monitoring. The day closed with electrode development and ERP analysis.
Day 5 - May 2 (Vienna time)
INVASIVE AND NON-INVASIVE BCI APPLICATIONS
| 8:00 | Game Control and Interaction with g.tec: From 2D, 3D to VR and AR Bernard Wong, g.tec neurotechnology Hong Kong (HK) |
| 9:00 | The “dark side” of Alzheimer’s disease precision medicine: resting-state EEG alpha rhythms unveil neglected vigilance dysfunctions in Alzheimer’s disease Claudio Babiloni, Uni Roma (IT) |
| 10:00 | Memory enhancement and connectivity modulation via pathway-targeted real-time brain state-dependent TMS D. Blair Jovellar, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (DE) |
| 11:00 | Running EP experiments: auditory, visual, vibro-tactile Slobodan Tanackovic, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 12:00 | Exploring Human Robot Interaction through Neuro-Robotics using Unicorn BCI Masa Jazbec, University of Art and Design Linz (AT) |
| 13:00 | Investigating the interplay between multisensory perception and interpersonal interactions applying machine learning algorithms Ugo Pesci, “Sapienza” University of Rome and IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome (IT) |
| 14:00 | Unlocking Identity and Control: Revolutionizing Biometrics and BCI with EEG and AI Rig Das, UW-La Crosse (USA) |
| 15:00 | Error Related Brain Activity in basic Neuroscience, BCI and Medicine leading to tools for use on earth and in space Andreas A. Ioannides, AAI Scientific Cultural Services Ltd (CY) |
| 16:00 | Clinical insight in tumor surgery and using neurotechnology Adam Hebb, Kaiser Permanente (USA) |
| 17:00 | Hyperscanning: from Multi-Brain Neuroscience to Inter-Personalized Psychiatry and Social Neuro-AI Guillaume Dumas, CHUSJ Azrieli Research Center / Mila – Quebec AI Institute, Université de Montréal (CA) |
| 18:00 | Neural Action Representations in the Human Frontoparietal Network Vasiliki Bougou, Andersen’s lab (US) |
| 19:00 | Wearable BCIs and Virtual Reality: neuroergonomics meets the metaverse Tiago Falk, INRS (CA) |
| 20:00 | The g.tec configurator and the Unicorn Educational Kit Fan Cao, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 21:00 | BCIs for gaming Brendan Allison, UC San Diego (US) |
DAY 5 RECAP (1/2)
Today explored BCI in gaming, Alzheimer’s diagnostics, and memory enhancement using TMS. Sessions covered EP experiments, neuro-robotics, multisensory AI, EEG-based biometrics, and brain activity in space tech. We also heard insights on tumor surgery, hyperscanning, neural action mapping, VR-based neuroergonomics, BCI education tools, and gaming applications.
DAY 5 RECAP (2/2)
Today explored BCI in gaming, Alzheimer’s diagnostics, and memory enhancement using TMS. Sessions covered EP experiments, neuro-robotics, multisensory AI, EEG-based biometrics, and brain activity in space tech. We also heard insights on tumor surgery, hyperscanning, neural action mapping, VR-based neuroergonomics, BCI education tools, and gaming applications.
Day 6 - May 3 (Vienna time)
BR41N.IO DESIGNERS' HACKATHON
| 8:00 | BR41N.IO Hackathon introduction Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | Running real-time BCI applications with Unicorn Hybrid Black and Unicorn BCI Core-8 Martin Walchshofer, Bernard Wong, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT/HK) |
| 10:00 | Motor imagery, P300, SSVEP and ECoG data-sets Sebastian Sieghartsleitner, Rupert Ortner, Johannes Grünwald, g.tec medical engineering GmbH, Schiedlberg/Barcelona (AT/ES) |
| 10:30 | Advanced Python programming for Neuroscience Johannes Grünwald, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 12:00 | Team formation Christoph Guger (AT), Maryam Alimardani (NL), Luis Emilio Bruni, Arianna Di Bernardo (IT), Enrico Sansone (IT), Abdelkader N. Belkacem (EA), Luis Emilio Bruni (DK), Hossein Dini (DK), Cosmin Bonchis (RO), Javier Mauricio, Antelis Ortiz (MX), Ferat Sahin (USA), Leonardo Ferrisi (USA), David Grayden (AU), Sam John (AU), INRIA (FR) |
| 12:30 | Start of BR41N.IO all Day & Night Hacking |
| 16:00 | The Influence of Single-Session EEG-based Neurofeedback on Heart Rate Variability and Time Perception Performance: A Pilot-Study in Healthy Individuals Fazel, Seyedeh Parnian, HAW Hamburg (DE) |
DAY 6 RECAP - BR41N.IO HACKATHON
Day 6 kicked off with the BR41N.IO Hackathon, led by Christoph Guger of g.tec. Participants were introduced to real-time BCI applications using the Unicorn Hybrid Black and BCI Core-8 systems, followed by sessions on motor imagery, P300, SSVEP, and ECoG datasets. The morning wrapped with an advanced Python programming workshop tailored for neuroscience. After team formation with an international panel of mentors, the 24-hour hacking challenge began. The day also featured a pilot study presentation on EEG-based neurofeedback’s effect on heart rate variability and time perception.
Day 7 - May 4 (Vienna time)
BR41N.IO DESIGNERS' HACKATHON
| 6:00 | All night & day hacking |
| 14:00 | Project presentations of each team |
| 18:00 | BR41N.IO Ceremony Jury members |
| 18:30 | BR41N.IO participation certificates |
DAY 7 GRAND FINALE - BR41N.IO HACKATHON
It’s the grand finale of the BR41N.IO Designers’ Hackathon! Teams were hacking around the clock, with project presentations kicking off at 14:00. We had 95 teams from 80 countries and over 600 participants joining remotely or on-site at our hosting institutions—making this the biggest neurotech hackathon in the world. We couldn’t be prouder!
Day 8 - May 5 (Vienna time)
BCI FOR REHABILITATION FOR NEUROLOGICAL PATIENTS
| 8:00 | recoveriX for neurorehabilitation of stroke, multiple Sclerosis and parkinson Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | recoveriX stroke therapy – A practice session Sebastian Sieghartsleitner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 10:00 | Somatosensory brain-computer interface and sensory stimulation for stroke neurorehabilitation Lin Yao, ZheJiang University (CN) |
| 11:00 | Brain assessment parameters for stroke Marc Sebastian, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 12:00 | Non-invasive BCI for stroke rehabilitation – A brief review and update Subasree Ramakrishnan, NIMHANS (IN) |
| 13:00 | Research on paradigm design, algorithm optimization, and application development for brain-computer interfaces Jing Jin, East China University of Science and Technology (CN) |
| 14:00 | recoveriX study with different control groups Jack Zhang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK) |
| 15:00 | Different apps for upper and lower limb therapy Rupert Ortner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 15:30 | recoveriX in clincial routine around the world Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 16:00 | Minding the gap between advancements in brain computer interfaces and real-life clinical adoption Jorge Alves, Cerebro & recoveriX Braga (PT) |
| 17:00 | Restoring hope and hand movement to humans with paralysis using a biomimetic brain-computer interface: Opportunities and challenges Lee Miller, Northwestern University (USA) |
| 18:00 | Role of motor imagery in mirror motor retraining for post stroke hand rehabilitation Vijay Bathina, Atharv Ability (IN) |
| 19:00 | Characterization of local field potentials for neurological disorders Dean Krusienski, Virginia Commonwealth University (US) |
DAY 8 RECAP (1/2)
Today’s sessions focused on the application of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in neurorehabilitation, particularly for stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Christoph Guger and the g.tec team presented the recoveriX system and its global clinical use, demonstrating its practical integration through a live therapy session and various applications for upper and lower limb rehabilitation.
DAY 8 RECAP (2/2)
Today’s sessions focused on the application of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in neurorehabilitation, particularly for stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Christoph Guger and the g.tec team presented the recoveriX system and its global clinical use, demonstrating its practical integration through a live therapy session and various applications for upper and lower limb rehabilitation.
Day 9 - May 6 (Vienna time)
BCI FOR BRAIN ASSESSMENT, COMMUNICATION AND REHABILITATION
| 8:00 | BCI for the assessment, prediction, communication & rehabilitation of patients with disorders of consciousness Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | mindBEAGLE assessment, communication, prediction, rehabiliation Rupert Ortner, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 10:00 | Brain states in relation to conscious states Annen Jitka, University Liege (BE) |
| 11:00 | Non-invasive movement control in paralyzed individuals: Graz’ State of the Art Gernot Müller-Putz, Graz University of Technology (AT) |
| 12:00 | Disentangling functional brain networks using electrophysiology: from basic science to the operating room Yaara Erez, Bar-Ilan University (IL) |
| 13:00 | A brain to spinal cord digital bridge to restore voluntary arm and hand movements after a spinal cord injury Thibault Collin, Icare Sakr, EPFL (CH), 2nd place winner BCI Award |
| 14:00 | BCI Outside the Lab: Insights from Eight Years of Cybathlon Experience Luca Tonin, University of Padova (IT) |
| 15:00 | BCI-based application on speech perception and speech attention Oana Geman, Sara Sharghilavan, Chalmers University of Technology (SE), Tabriz University (IR) |
| 16:00 | Decoding motor imagery across sessions of BCI Victoria Peterson, CONICET – UNL (AR) |
| 17:00 | EEG technology to study substance use disorders Muhammad Parvaz, Mount Sinai (USA) |
| 18:00 | Fostering neurotech innovation through the neurotech microcredential program Susan Boehnke, Queen’s University (CN) |
| 19:00 | Current legal and ethical discussions for BCI and neurotechnology Jennifer Chandler, University of Ottawa (CA) |
| 20:00 | Advances and applications of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) in human behavior studies: an innovative perspective with g.tec equipment Felix Adochiei, Politehnica Bucharest (RO) |
| 21:00 | Neurotechnology, neuroplasticity and enhanced communication in the damaged brain Steven Laureys, CERVO Brain Research Centre (CA) |
DAY 9 RECAP (1/2)
Today highlighted BCI innovations for patients with brain injuries and disorders of consciousness. Experts presented advances in communication tools like mindBEAGLE, movement restoration via brain-spine interfaces, real-world BCI use in Cybathlon, and EEG applications in speech and addiction studies. The day closed with discussions on neurotech education, ethics, and recovery through neuroplasticity.
DAY 9 RECAP (2/2)
Today highlighted BCI innovations for patients with brain injuries and disorders of consciousness. Experts presented advances in communication tools like mindBEAGLE, movement restoration via brain-spine interfaces, real-world BCI use in Cybathlon, and EEG applications in speech and addiction studies. The day closed with discussions on neurotech education, ethics, and recovery through neuroplasticity.
Day 10 - May 7 (Vienna time)
FUNCTIONAL MAPPING OF ELOQUENT CORTEX AND CORTICAL NETWORKS WITH ECOG
| 8:00 | Functional mapping with the ECoG and cortico-cortical evoked potentials Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 9:00 | Running functional mapping procedures in real-time with high-gamma and ultra-high gamma Christoph Kapeller, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 10:00 | Passive brain mapping on time-frequency analysis and symptomatic modulation by ECS-timing for neurosurgery Kyousuke Kamada, Chitose City Hospital (JP) |
| 11:00 | Clinical application for high gamma activity mapping in neurosurgery Takahiro Sanada, Asahikawa Medical University (JP) |
| 12:00 | Dynamic causal tractography to clarify brain network dynamics underlying cognitive function Eishi Asano, Wayne Sate University (USA) |
| 13:00 | Studying brain activity in real time: application in neurosurgery and BCIs Milena Korostenskaja, The Institute of Neuroapproches (USA) |
| 14:00 | Neurophysiological correlates of cognitive recovery following pediatric brain injury Sudhin A. Shah, Weill Cornell Medicine (USA) |
| 15:00 | High gamma mapping with stereo-EEG in children Masanori Takeoka, Harvard (USA) |
| 16:00 | Rythmic entertainment in cortical dynamics Kai Miller, Mayo Clinic (USA) |
| 17:00 | Research in neurotechnology in MY Samhani Ismail, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (MY) |
| 18:00 | Personalizing a circuit-based approach to deep brain stimulation for compulsion Casey Halpern, Penn Neurosurgery (US) |
| 19:00 | Machine learning for EEG-BCI: recent Riemannian advances & guidelines to avoid biases Fabien Lotte, INRIA (FR) |
| 20:00 | Very difficult exam and social media challenge Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
| 21:00 | BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School certificates and closing remarks Christoph Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH (AT) |
DAY 10 RECAP
Day 10 of the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2025 showcased cutting-edge research and clinical applications in functional mapping of eloquent cortex and cortical networks using ECoG. Experts from around the world presented on high-gamma mapping, cortico-cortical evoked potentials, and real-time brain activity analysis for neurosurgery and BCI. The day concluded with a challenging final exam, a social media challenge, and the official closing of the Spring School with certificate presentations.
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WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT THE SPRING SCHOOL
“Thrilled to have earned my certificate after diving into cutting-edge topics and engaging in discussions with top experts—all from the comfort of my home. It’s remarkable how technology connects us globally, transforming the future of neurotech.”
Vanessa Diaz - Spring School 2024 Attendee | Behavioral Neuroscientist
“Diving into the dynamic world of Brain-Computer Interfaces at the Spring School on BCI, I’m captivated by the synergy between tech and neuroscience, unveiling the profound potential of the human mind. Excited to learn from experts, collaborate, and explore the forefront of BCI. Let’s unite in harnessing the power of thought!”
Yugashi Jayalath - Spring School 2024 Attendee | Biomedical Engineer | Liverpool John Moores University
“Immersed in the captivating world of Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neurotechnology, this program offered a unique mix of theory and hands-on experience. I’m feeling grateful for this enriching journey.”
Giselle Salgado - Spring School 2024 Attendee | Embedded System Engineer
“I’m happy to share that the completion of 140 hours of education at the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2024. It was an absolute pleasure to attend such a well-organized and informative event. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the organizers and speakers for their invaluable contributions.”
İlayda Karadayı - Spring School 2024 Attendee | Biomedical Engineer | Biyomedikal Mühendisi
“Excited to announce my completion of the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School, where I delved into cutting-edge BCIs and neurotechnologies over 140 immersive hours. From fundamental concepts to advanced applications, the potential to impact lives across various domains is truly inspiring. Grateful for this transformative experience shaping my future endeavors in the dynamic field of BCI.”
Mohammad Zakaria Rajabi - Spring School 2024 Attendee | Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health
“My journey at the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School was truly extraordinary. Over 140 hours, I delved deep into cutting-edge BCIs and neurotechnologies, exploring both theory and hands-on applications. From brain assessments to motor rehabilitation, the potential to impact lives across various domains is immense. Grateful for the interactive learning approach and excited to apply newfound knowledge in shaping the future of this dynamic field.”
Dr. Mohammad Neshatpour - Spring School 2024 Attendee | doctor of veterinary medicine, Iran
“A huge shoutout to the amazing team at g.tec for organizing such a transformative event. Your dedication and hard work made every session truly valuable, and I’m leaving with a wealth of knowledge and insights that will undoubtedly shape my future endeavors.”
Kelvin Wong - Spring School 2024 Attendee | General Manager at Ultra Technology Engineering
“As a participant in this year’s Springschool, I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly enriching experience. Throughout the event, I have had the opportunity to truly flourish, delving into a myriad of high-level and diverse topics within the realms of BCI and Neurotechnologies.”
Benjamin Delteil - Spring School 2024 Attendee | Neurosciences
“I attended the g.tec medical engineering GmbH 2023 Spring School for BCI & Neurotechnology. Before attending, I was excited, reading through the curriculum like it were a menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant. During, I was impressed by the breadth of the topics covered and the excellent quality of the research presented, both in originality and execution, and dare I say, boldness. Thinking back on it now, I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in organizing it, including Dr. Christoph Guger and the speakers!
It is becoming clear that the Spring School represents an unmissable event every year for everyone active in the neurotech industry as a 360 overview, as well as an invaluable resource for people passionate about the field!”
“I had the chance to participate in BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School offered by g.tec medical engineering GmbH, where I had the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of 122 speakers who represented 84 universities and companies from around the world. The program was quite intense, but it was worth it! The event covered a comprehensive range of topics including brain-computer interface (BCI), EEG signal processing, VR, neural imaging, and AI. It was an incredible opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating field and connect with experts from different backgrounds.”
Berrak Hoşgören - Spring School 2023 Attendee, MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, Università degli Studi di Padova
“Not only did I attend 10 days of BCI & Neurotechnology lectures from leading scientists from all over the globe. Now my mind is packed with science. And even better: I passed the exam 90/100 at the end of spring school. I certainly did not expect that after 10 days in a row with lecture after lecture. It was a great opportunity to get to know more about the current state-of-art as well expanding knowledge on neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neurorehabilitation and BCIs.
Thank you very much to Dr. Christoph Guger and the whole team at g.tec medical engineering GmbH for organizing this great spring school. I can only recommend attending the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School, see you next year!”
“I feel grateful to have been able to take part in the enriching experience of diving into the world of BCI during the BCI Spring School 2023 provided by g.tec medical engineering GmbH. The intensity of the course was worth it, as I have gained an immense amount of knowledge and insights into the cutting-edge field of BCI. One of the highlights of the BCI Spring School 2023 was the hackathon, where participants were developing fascinating BCI applications and fantastic projects.
Overall, participating in the BCI Spring School 2023 was an amazing experience that exceeded my expectations in every way. I am thankful for the opportunity to have learned from such a talented and diverse group of professionals, and I look forward to continuing to explore the exciting possibilities of BCI technology in the future.”
“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Christoph Guger and g.tec medical engineering GmbH for organizing the g.tec Spring School 2023. The program was incredibly informative, and I feel like I learned so much. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the speakers and their willingness to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the program. I also appreciated the opportunity to connect with other participants and build my professional network. Thank you again for all your hard work and for providing such a valuable learning experience.”
Dr. Gaurav Sharma - Spring School 2023 Attendee, Senior Consultant Physiotherapist at Institute of Brain and Spine, India
“The g.tec medical engineering GmbH Spring School has equipped me with valuable knowledge and skills that I can now apply in my personal and professional life. It’s amazing how much can be learned in a short amount of time with the right resources and support.
I want to thank Dr. Christoph Guger, Alexander Lechner, and fellow participants for making the journey unforgettable. I’ve had the privilege of learning from and connecting with some truly amazing individuals. Their passion and dedication to teaching made the learning experience engaging and enjoyable. I’m excited to see where this newfound knowledge and skills take me. Cheers to new beginnings and endless possibilities.”
“After completing a virtual internship, Francisco Fernandes invited me to register for BCI and Neurotechnology Spring School 2022. I wasn’t sure that I’d be able to attend 130 hours in 10 days. Nevertheless, I’m glad that I did. I would like to thank Dr. Christoph Guger for arranging this spring school and gathering great scientists from all over the globe to present many amazing studies in only 10 days. I look forward to the next spring school.“
Abrar K Moghalles - Spring School 2022 Attendee, BSc in Biochemistry
“10 days & 130 hours of quality content from experts, researchers and practitioners in the field of #BCI & #neurotechnology. 🧠 Many thanks to Dr. Christoph Guger and the entire g.tec medical engineering GmbH team for this opportunity!“
Angela Natalizio - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Biomedical Engineer, PhD Student at Politecnico di Torino
“I would like to thank g.tec medical engineering GmbH and all those who contributed to the success of the meeting dedicated to BCI & NEUROTECHNOLOGY. They have been days of intense activity and involvement, which have seen a fruitful discussion and an interesting exchange of ideas with a clearly professional value. I take this opportunity to express all my appreciation for the stimulating presentations as they have been constructive and indispensable for stay connected to the field and learn more. Looking forward for the next event of this great team.“
Angelo Di Iorio - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Biomedical Engineer, Laboratoire d'Informatique Robotique et Microélectronique de Montpellier LIRMM, Termoli, Italy
“It was an immense pleasure to have been able to participate in your course on Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, our brain has no limits, it is an ever more advanced frontier, neuroscience is the future. Thank you very much Dr. Christoph Guger and g.tec medical engineering GmbH for this amazing course! 🧠“
Chiara Pirani - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Molecular Biologist, Rimini, Italy
“#BCIandNeurotechnologySpringSchool2022 has officially ended for this year. Happy to have attended all 130 hours, 10 days (with no coffee breaks!)! Thanks again Dr. Christoph Guger and everyone at g.tec medical engineering GmbH for the organization of this event, and thanks to all the illustrious lecturers who gave their enlightening talks! I feel that my knowledge of the field has really expanded, and I know there is still plenty to learn, but nevertheless I hope to do more in the #neurotechnology and #bci in the future!“
Francesco Vella - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Biomedical Engineer, M.Sc, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
“An impressive experience, I am thankful for Spring School 2022 by g.tec medical engineering GmbH. It was 10 days of continuous amazement, that is what make researchers fall in love with this field. And this is proof of my commitment to becoming one!!!! #experience #engineering #medical #gtec2022“
Henry Rivera - Spring School 2022 Attendee, BCI & Data Science Enthusiast, Mechatronic Engineer, Munich, Germany
“For two years, a part of my Ph.D. works are related to BCI( Brain-Computer Interface ), most of my research activities connecting robots with the human brain, so all my previous interest in BCI-robots activities, however after I’ve attended #BCIandNeurotechnologySpringSchool2022 organized by g.tec medical engineering GmbH, it really ignites great interest and passions for driving deep in this field for its great potential not only to improve human performance in future but, also for tangible results in many medical fields. Honestly, these ten days transferred ten decades of accumulated knowledge and experience, but it also was painful and frustrated 😤 more than 10 hours every day without even a coffee ☕ break“
Karameldeen Omer - Spring School 2022 Attendee, PhD Student, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
“I am happily sharing the certificate of the last 10days achievement in #Neurotechnology. g.tec medical engineering GmbH organized a wonderful spring school that I was invited to participate. It was challenging since full-day workshops occupied my days, but every second was worth it!
I am thankful for the very inspiring lectures.“
“I am delighted to be part of the team who won the Data Analysis projects during the BR41N.IO Brain-Computer Interface Hackathon (45 teams, 53 countries). A huge learning experience using an invasive BCI system where we sought to decode different hand movements using ECoG data from an epileptic subject. So grateful to the g.tec team for this opportunity, for organizing the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2022, a 10 day/130 hours event bringing together the top experts of the field and offering invaluable knowledge both to beginners and professionals. The most special thanks and admiration to Dr. Christoph Guger for inspiring all of us to collaborate and advance the BCI research.“
María Goñi - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Ph.D., Neuroscience researcher Aachen, Germany
“I want to thank g.tec medical engineering GmbH for hosting this year’s BCI and Neurotechnology Spring School 2022. 130 tough hours listening to amazing researchers, professors, and experts in the field of BCI and neurotechnology. I went into this spring school as a newbie in the field to figure out if this field is worth pursuing in the future. The speakers have managed to spark my interest with their extremely fascinating insights and plans. I am staying active in this field and looking forward to many more talks at conferences or the next Spring school!“
Maximilian Hohenbühel - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Student at TH Deggendorf - Section Artificial Intelligence Bolzano, Italy
“It was 130 hours in 10 days with no coffee breaks, could I make it through these? 🤔 At first, that’s what I thought. Oh goodness, I had a wonderful time! 🤩 I’ve been intrigued with neuroscience and its trends lately. It was mind-boggling to see amazing talks and discussions from experts in BCI and NeuroTech on amazing topics: VR, robotics, neurosurgery. 🤯 The BR41N.IO Hackathon is also STACKED with astonishing projects. A million thanks to Dr. Christoph Guger and the entire g.tec team for conducting the fantastic event. I’ve learned a ton. 🙏 This will be truly one of my remarkable experience by far.“
Mohamad Alamsyah - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate at Bandung Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia
“I’ve had the pleasure to participate in BCI & Neurotech Spring School organised. 10 days, 130 hours (without coffee breaks! :D) and amazing speakers from all around the world. I’ve learned much about ECoG, fNIRS, CCEP, SSVEP and ERD used in brain-computer interfaces. Their capabilities reach from neurorehabilitation to fashion (Thanks to Anouk Wipprecht for extremely inspiring talk!). I also had an opportunity to participate in BR41N.IO Hackathon. Me and my team were analysing motor imagery BCI dataset from a chronic stroke patient. We won the 2nd place.“
Monika Tutaj - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Postgraduate student at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Neurocognitive Science, Poland
“I am really grateful that I joined the biggest BCI meeting, the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2022. 130 hrs, 10 days of intense training in neurotech were fascinating and getting into new cutting edge techniques and data analysis methods. Huge thanks to Dr. Christoph Guger and g.tec medical engineering GmbH for this incredible opportunity of high level education.“
Rolando Arpi - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering - Poltecnico di Torino Rome, Italy
“With 10 days and 130 hours of presentations, the g.tec medical engineering GmbH’s amazing Spring School 2022 comes to an end. Absolutely delighted to have gotten a chance to attend the sessions given by pioneers in the field of neurotechnology. Saying that I am inspired and motivated would be an understatement, for sure.“
Shrestha Agarwal - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Maharashtra, India
“10 days, 130 hours of presentations, and one awesome hackathon with some of the best ideas later, the BCI Spring School 2022 has come to an end. It has been a wonderful journey through neurotechnology and most surely shaping career paths for everyone who attended. A huge thanks g.tec for creating this platform and bringing in some of the best minds in neurotechnology to speak. Each lecture was amazing and gave a lot of ideas to take home. Definitely looking forward to attending the talks and the hackathon next year.“
Sujay Sadashiva - Spring School 2022 Attendee, MSc Artificial Intelligence (Cogsys), Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
“Incredible experience with such passionate people and mind blowing presentations. Special thanks to g.tec medical engineering GmbH for organising such an expansive and intriguing spring school and promoting this niche but priceless area for those interested.“
Yildiz Dilara Parry - Spring School 2022 Attendee, Data & AI Analyst at Accenture, MSc in Biomedicine (specialised in Neuroscience), BCI & Robotics Enthusiast Belgium
“Through these intensive 10 days I learned about countless cutting-edge applications of neurotechnology from professionals world-wide. I am also truly humbled by their initiative of free education and the impact it has and will have on the next generation of scientists!“
Joao Pereira - Spring School 2021 Attendee
„I have always been interested in BCI and the Spring School 2021 provided a comprehensive resource to understand all elementary concepts and SOTA research ongoing in the field. Read my complete summary about my experiences attending the g.tec BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2021. ”
Nayanika Biswas - Spring School 2021 Attendee
“The Spring School 2021 was a great opportunity to learn and connect with great minds from various disciplines around the world! This was truly phenomenal!“
Victor Nguyen - Spring School 2021 Attendee
“For me, as a speech-language pathologist and audiologist, it is very important to be aware of new technologies that can make a difference in patients’ lives! And as a master’s student in Neuroengineering the Spring School 2021 was 10 days of full knowledge and learning new things in my research area!”
Carolina Evangelista - Spring School 2021 Attendee
I put the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School and g.tec’s webinars into the curriculum of my University and my students from the BrainLab are following eagerly.
Adriane B. Randolph, PhD - Director of Kennesaw State University BrainLab
„I participated in the Spring School 2021 for ten days, it was a great experience and I learned a lot. I got to know professors and different fields of study in BCI technology. Furthermore, all of the other g.tec staff members contribute to this great school and taught us how to record EEG signals with the new g.tec instruments.“
Helia Mirabi - Spring School 2021 Attendee
“This Spring School covers all parts of the BCI world from non-invasive to invasive measurement and its application! It gave me a whole new experience learning more about those BCI applications and what everyone is working on. I really enjoyed the keynote speakers and learned a lot from them. “
Praewpiraya Wiwatphonthana - Spring School 2021 Attendee
“The BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2021 was an amazing experience, ten days of great talks and presentations from some of the most important researchers in the field of Neuroscience. In the weekend, I took part in the Virtual Brain Hackathon! Our work aimed to implement a pipeline to augment SSVEP data using a TimeGAN model.“
Giacomo D’Amicantonio - Spring School 2021 Attendee, Machine Learning Journal Club Member
“These 10 days were really amazing and very educational. One of the most wonderful parts was connecting with great minds from various disciplines and countries.“
Shreyansh Sheth - Spring School 2021 Attendee
“In these 10 days I had the opportunity to focus on the theme Brain-Computer Interface and to discover once again the great power of technology on improving living conditions.
Competing in my first hackathon was a great stimulus and allowed me to get to know brilliant and creative people from all over the world.“
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