From December 11–13th, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, the BRIDGE Summit will convene leaders from neuroscience, funding agencies, law, policy, and data governance for an intensive working session focused on advancing global brain data governance.

In December 2025, we hosted a global workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa with more than 50 participants. It was a key international convening, funded by the Wellcome Trust, to help shape global standards for responsible data sharing in brain and mental health research. Attendees included people with lived experience, key stakeholders, ethicists, legal experts, and neuroscience researchers.

In April 2025, BRIDGE hosted its second Africa Regional Workshop in Marrakesh, Morocco. The workshop was attended by a diverse group of community members, to include academics, researchers, industry partners, NGO and non-profit leaders, PWLE, legal experts, clinicians, and experts in public policy.

We are excited to announce the Second Annual BRIDGE Global Workshop, which will take place from December 5-7, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. We look forward to joining a diverse group of stakeholders to establish standards, create guidelines for data governance and establish the foundations for building an international brain coalition.

The Latin America BRIDGE Workshop took place on June 29, 2024 during Brain Congress 2024 – Brain, Behavior and Emotions; and on June 30, at IDOR Rio de Janeiro.

BRIDGE European leader, Ricardo Chavarriaga, will be discussing responsible AI innovation at the AI for Good 2024 Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. This panel brings together leading experts in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to discuss the latest advancements, ethical implications, and future directions of neurotechnology.

We are looking for an enthusiastic fellow to join us at UT Austin for a project funded by the Wellcome Trust.

This event includes a roundtable discussion on "Public and Private Investment in Science and Innovation” tomorrow, featuring distinguished representatives from funding and research agencies across Brazil. 

The panel includes:

- Prof. Celso Pansera – President of FINEP

- Prof. Luiz Davidovich - CCMN/IF/UFRJ

This session will focus on the progress of neurotechnology in the broadest sense and its potential applications for improving human function in the near future, such as improving performance in athletic, academic, and professional environments.

BRIDGE leadership is happy to announce that we will be hosting our first Global Workshop on September 22-23, 2024 in Austin, TX, USA! 

We are excited to announce our first Global Workshop, which will take place on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas, USA on September 22-23, 2024. We will gather with project leaders, ambassadors, and diverse stakeholders from around the world. 

The Latin America Regional Committee, led by Drs. Fernanda Tovar Moll and Ricardo Chavarriaga, will host its first regional workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

BRIDGE welcomes four regional experts to join the project as ambassadors. These individuals will provide key contributions in the areas of law, ethics, technology, and lived experience. The ambassadors reside in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.

We are looking for an enthusiastic fellow to join us at UT Austin for a project funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Please join us for this webinar hosted by BRIDGE member Ricardo Chavarriaga. We will discuss how neuroscience and AI are enabling advances in neurotechnology, while highlighting the need for governance mechanisms to protect and promote human rights.