Grant: Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Brainhack Global Montreal 2026 is a three-day hybrid workshop designed to bring together researchers from neuroscience, data science, and related fields to collaborate on open research projects and gain practical skills. Building on the success of previous editions in 2019 and 2023, the 2026 event will take place both in person at Concordia University in Montreal and online through the Discord platform, ensuring broad accessibility. The event will include three core components. First, the HackTrack will provide attendees with time and space to form interdisciplinary teams and work on neuroscience-related projects using computational tools. These collaborations often lead to scientific publications and the development of open-source tools used by the broader research community. Second, the TrainTrack will offer hands-on tutorials focused on programming, data analysis, and other skills essential for modern neuroscience research. Third, informal unconference sessions will allow participants to present their work, share ideas, or initiate group discussions in a flexible format. Brainhack Global Montreal 2026 is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The hybrid format enables participation by individuals regardless of location. A mentorship "buddy system" will help newcomers integrate into the community, and registration fees will be waived for participants with demonstrated financial need. By fostering collaboration, skill-building, and open science, Brainhack Global Montreal 2026 will strengthen Canada's neuroinformatics research capacity and help advance knowledge translation through community-driven innovation.