​🧠 Science Speed Dating | Gdańsk

​Join us for an exciting evening of science, conversation, networking, and fun in the beautiful city of Gdańsk, Poland!

​Organised by the Medical University of Gdańsk and NeuroGDA, this event is all about bringing the neuroscience community together, exchanging ideas, discovering unexpected connections, and perhaps even sparking scientific collaborations.

​🌟 We are delighted to welcome Prof. Stefano Pluchino (University of Cambridge), who will open the evening with a keynote lecture.

​Then it's your turn! Our interactive Speed Dating with Post-it Carousel will get everyone talking, sharing ideas, and connecting with people they might otherwise never meet.

​Whether you're a student, PhD candidate, postdoc, professor, clinician, or simply someone passionate about neuroscience, you belong here!

​No institutional boundaries and no geographical restrictions. Everyone is welcome!

​📅 Programme

• ​18:00 – Welcome and opening | Ola Rutkowska & Michał Żmijewski

• ​18:10 – Keynote lecture | Stefano Pluchino, University of Cambridge

• ​19:00 – Speed Dating with Post-it Carousel | Everyone participates!

• ​20:30 – Networking and poster viewing

• ​22:00 – End of the evening

​📍 When & Where

​Friday, 27 November 2026

​🕕 18:00–22:00

​📍 Novotel Gdańsk Marina, Gdańsk, Poland

​🎟️ Free Event – Limited Places!

​Participation is completely free, but places are limited, so register early to secure your spot!

​About our keynote speaker: Prof. Stefano Pluchino is a Clinical Professor of Regenerative Neuroimmunology and Honorary Consultant in Neurology at the University of Cambridge and an internationally recognised leader in neuroscience research. His pioneering work explores how stem cells and innovative molecular therapies can modulate neuroinflammation, protect neurons, and promote repair in multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. His research has helped advance regenerative medicine from experimental discoveries towards clinical applications.