NFR Registration
We are super excited to have you join us! It's going to be a full day of absolute bleeding-edge technology, neuroscience and future-thinking. The conference will take place on June 15, 2023 from 8am-7:00pm. The conference is free, but we have limited seats. So, try to fill this form out sooner rather than later.

We've got a beautifully filled schedule, so don't pack lunch! We've got you covered for hot breakfast, snacks/beverages, and hot lunch! We'll finish off with a reception with delicious finger food and a collection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. In other words, there will be plenty of food throughout the entire conference.

This conference will be one to remember as we discuss, collaborate, and brainstorm on what the future of humanity might truly look like, and importantly, what we can do about it. 

Once you fill out this form, you will receive an email from us confirming your attendance by June 12th. We will be accepting on a rolling basis, on a mostly, "first come, first serve".
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What's your full-name?  *
Example: Nikita Roy
What's your affiliation/department/industry? *
Why do you want to attend? *
Tell us why you feel drawn to this conference. What do you hope to see and/or aim to accomplish?
How confident are you that you will be able to attend the entire conference from 9am-7:30pm on June 15, 2023? *
We wish we didn't have limited seating, but alas, we do. Please let us know how confident you are that you will be able to attend the full-day (9am-7:30pm). It's okay if you can't confirm full attendance, we just want to make sure we get a full picture. So, please be honest.
Not Gonna Happen
I'm in, let's go!
If you marked that you weren't fully confident  you could attend (i.e., selecting 5), can you tell us why? (we want to try to make sure we can accomodate everyone)
Workshops

Overview: The goal of workshops is to bring together people from different backgrounds to discuss open questions with big implications, and then for each group to deliver a concise summary of their thinking to the broader conference.  

Technology & Human Physiology, Brain, & Behavior (HPPB) Data

1. Forbidden Data, Protected Populations?

Are there any aspects of Human Physiology, Brain, or Behavior (HPBB) data that should be illegal to collect or analyze?  To what extent should HPBB data ever be collected and used for commercial purposes?  For political purposes (e.g. targeted political advertisements)?  Which populations are most vulnerable and how should we protect them.  

This working group will identify potentially problematic uses of personal data, and articulate 4 real or hypothetical uses that illustrate the risks for 1)  All adults, 2) Young adults (age 12-17), 3) Children <12, 4) Cognitively atypical or impaired adults.    

2. Dangerous Devices?

What commonly used (or soon to be commonly used) devices pose the greatest unrecognized risk to personal privacy — for a user, for a user’s social connections, for incidental bystanders in public and private spaces?  Which of these groups deserves additional protections — and what are practical policies that would provide such protections?  

This working group will explore and explain how technologies that are ubiquitous or likely to become commonplace pose specific dangers to individuals and society.  They will articulate 2-4 compelling examples that are not yet widely recognized.

Neuroethics & Policy 

3. Principles & Regulations?

What ethical principles should be used to guide the regulation of neurotechnology?  

This working group will brainstorm and articulate a longer list of candidate ethical principles that could guide regulation, discuss their implications, and then rank prioritize to produce a more concise list (e.g. 3-7 guiding ethical principles).

4. Rewind, Fast-forward?

If you could send a few policy recommendations concerning personal data & privacy back in time, 30 years, what would be your top priorities and practical suggestions? If an expert was visiting from 30 years in the future, given this same prompt, what do you think they would recommend?

This working group will discuss the prompt and narrow in on 2-3 backward looking and 2-3 forward looking proposals.



From the above workshops, which one will you participate in? *
From the above Workshop descriptions, which is your favorite? During the conference we will have about an hour allocated to the brainstorming and solving of each of these workshops. 
If there's a workshop item you feel is missing, please tell us about it.
How excited are you about this event? *
Don't like it.
I can't wait!
What would you like to know?
 What thoughts do you have about this topic? Questions for our speakers we can ask during the panels?
Would you like to volunteer?
We might need help to ensure the conference runs as smoothly as possible. Please let us know if you might be interested in volunteering. (you will be rewarded!)
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Do you consent to being filmed/photographed during the conference? *
We fully believe that the conversations and knowledge that will be generated from this conference should not be kept isolated within ivory-tower walls. To this end, we will be documenting the conference with the aims of sharing highlights to the wider public. Please find below a consent form that basically provides us permission to film you during the conference. 

I hereby grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. 

Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area. Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for the following purposes:

• online videos on social media (e.g., YouTube)
• conference presentations 
• educational presentations or courses 
• informational presentations 
• on-line educational courses 
• educational videos 

By signing this release I understand this permission signifies that photographic or video recordings of me may be electronically displayed via the Internet or in the public educational setting. 

I will be consulted about the use of the photographs or video recording for any purpose other than those listed above. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed. This release applies to photographic, audio or video recordings collected as part of the sessions listed on this document only. 

By signing this form and or through the acceptance into the conference I acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand the above release and agree to be bound thereby. I hereby release any and all claims against any person or organization utilizing this material for educational purposes.

Please sign your name digitally below. Signing your name digitally below means you are consenting to the above video and photo release form. 
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