Deep Dive into fNIRS Hyperscanning: From Collection to Analysis

Join us for a two-day hands-on fNIRS hyperscanning workshop for beginners and advanced users aiming to improve their neuroimaging skills.
About this Event

All registration include:

• 2 days of workshop
• 2 days breakfast/coffee
• 2 days lunch

What you can expect:

• Hands-On Training: Learn how to set up and collect data in your own fNIRS hyperscanning experiment, and learn about how to record fNIRS from participants of varying age ranges and needs.
• Innovative Research Talks: Hear from our team and from our invited guest speakers, Dr. Shannon Burns and Dr. Hendrik Santosa, how fNIRS is advancing in the field of hyperscanning.
• Poster & Research Blitzes: Present ongoing or prospective research through five-minute poster or research blitz talks and engage in discussion and feedback with fellow attendees. Please submit all blitz submissions to '[email protected]'. All submissions due July 21, 2026.
• Data Analysis Deep Dives: Explore essential techniques for preprocessing and analyzing your fNIRS data to maximize the impact of your research.

Whether you're new to fNIRS or looking to expand your expertise, this workshop offers a focused blend of practical training and cutting-edge insights into hyperscanning with fNIRS.

Available Hotels near Workshop:

Moxy Downtown Los Angeles (Marriott Hotel)

CitizenM (Marriott hotel)
Freehand Los Angeles
USC Hotel

Day 1

🕑: 09:00 AM
Arrive and coffee
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening remarks
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Introduction to fNIRS
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Hyperscanning demo: data collection
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Keynote Talk
Host: Dr. Shannon Burns
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Researcher talks
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Roundtable discussion: Future Directions in fNIRS Hyperscanning Research
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Breakout sessions
🕑: 05:30 PM
Social Mixer
Day 2

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrive and coffee
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Researcher talks
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Keynote talk: Dr. Hendrik Santosa
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Hyperscan demo: data analysis
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Q&A

Info: Bring your study specific challenges and questions, from study design to data analysis, to discuss with the group and our experts

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Researcher talks
🕑: 04:15 PM
Closing remarks