The International NeuroEduca Congress hosts 24 specialists at SIMO EDUCACIÓN to bring neuroscience closer to the realities of the classroom

The programme has been finalised for the first edition of the 1st International NeuroEduca Congress: Education and Neuroscience, from Theory to Practice, which will take place from 11 to 13 November as part of SIMO EDUCACIÓN, organised by IFEMA MADRID in collaboration with EDUCACIÓN 3.0. Launched by Educación LAB, the Congress will host experts in neuroscience, education and well-being to share research, experience and tools for applying scientific knowledge to the everyday realities of the classroom.

Over three days, the event will bring 24 leading specialists to Hall 14.1 of the Recinto Ferial to address some of the major challenges facing education today from a neuroscientific perspective, including attention, motivation, emotional wellbeing, neuroarchitecture and the impact of the environment on learning. The event will culminate in the gala for the 1st NeuroEduca Awards, which will recognise outstanding projects, initiatives and professionals for their contribution to educational innovation and the application of neuroscience in education.

Three days bringing neuroscience into educational practice

The first day, Wednesday 11 November, will focus on attention, motivation, coexistence and learning environments, as well as showcasing a range of innovative experiences in education.

Wednesday 11 November 

10:30 am | Siro López The art of creating environments that transform. Neuroarchitecture and emotional design.

11:30 am | Dani Molina. The neuroscience of attention and motivation.

12:30 pm | Sara García, Eduardo Muñoz and Graciela Romero Peaceful conflict resolution and educational well-being.

1:30 pm | Violeta de Miguel The corpus callosum: two hemispheres learning together.

3:30 pm | Beatriz Alonso Agile, express and purposeful innovation.

4:00 pm | NeuroEduca-Te Primary Programme

4:30 pm | Neurodidactics and Innovative Methodologies finalists’ panel

5:30 pm | Emilia Redolar Memory, attention and emotion: keys to learning.

Well-being, brain health and the transformation of educational spaces 

The second day will be devoted to well-being, brain health and the design of environments that support learning. The programme will feature some of Spain’s leading experts in neuroeducation, alongside initiatives focused on neuroarchitecture and innovation in schools.

Thursday, 12 November

10:30 am | Ana Mombiedro Space, the body and learning.

11:30 am | Jesús Guillén Brain health and learning.

12:30 pm | Neuroarchitecture and Spatial Design finalists’ panel, moderated by José Picó.

1:30 pm | Inmaculada Mairena The IES Sierra Blanca experience.

4:00 pm | NeuroEduca-Te Early Years Programme.

4:30 pm | Marisa Moya Positive discipline: the brain that learns in calm.

5:30 pm | Chema Lázaro Neurodidactics: from the laboratory to the classroom.

Executive function, emotional education and the 1st NeuroEduca Awards 

The final day, Friday 13 November, will explore the role of executive function and emotional education in learning. The congress will conclude with the 1st NeuroEduca Awards ceremony, recognising outstanding projects and professionals for their contribution to educational innovation from a neuroscience perspective.

Friday, 13 November 

10:20 am | José Ramón Gamo Executive function and academic success.

11:15 am | Neurodivulgation and Ethics in ICT and Social Media finalists’ panel.

12:10 pm | Roberto Aguado A universe of emotions: Conscious Emotional Bonding.

1:15 pm | 1st NeuroEduca Awards ceremony.

The programme of the International NeuroEduca Congress forms part of the SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2026 offering, which will take place from 11 to 13 November at IFEMA MADRID. The fair, which will be held in Hall 14.1, will be attended by teachers, school leadership teams and education professionals over three days. Professional registration is available on the website.