COMPARATIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS:
INSIGHTS INTO THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE
11–16 June 2026 | Qing Cheng Mountains, Chengdu, China
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The fourth meeting in the Animal Consciousness Conferences series will focus on the comparative neuroscience of consciousness.
Building on the conceptual work of previous conferences, the meeting will explore how neural approaches can contribute to the comparative study of conscious processes across species.
The central focus of the meeting is to advance the understanding of the biological basis of subjective experience through comparative investigation across different kinds of minds.
The conference will also contribute to the further development of the Comparative Consciousness Research Program aimed at understanding the fundamental nature of consciousness.
Building on the conceptual work of previous conferences, the meeting will explore how neural approaches can contribute to the comparative study of conscious processes across species.
The central focus of the meeting is to advance the understanding of the biological basis of subjective experience through comparative investigation across different kinds of minds.
The conference will also contribute to the further development of the Comparative Consciousness Research Program aimed at understanding the fundamental nature of consciousness.
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZER
- Konstantin Anokhin
Lomonosov Moscow State
University, Moscow
LOCATION
Qing Cheng Mountains
Sichuan Province, China
The Qing Cheng Mountains are located in Sichuan Province near Chengdu and are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, the region is characterized by lush forests, mountain landscapes, and a long-standing tradition of harmony between nature and human life.
The area is renowned for its cultural and philosophical significance, as well as its serene natural environment. Its remote setting and rich historical context make it an ideal location for focused intellectual work and interdisciplinary exchange.
Sichuan Province, China
The Qing Cheng Mountains are located in Sichuan Province near Chengdu and are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, the region is characterized by lush forests, mountain landscapes, and a long-standing tradition of harmony between nature and human life.
The area is renowned for its cultural and philosophical significance, as well as its serene natural environment. Its remote setting and rich historical context make it an ideal location for focused intellectual work and interdisciplinary exchange.
ACCOMMODATION DURING THE CONFERENCE
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain Hotel
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain Hotel
Accommodation is provided at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, located at the foothills of Mount Qingcheng, away from urban noise and mass tourism.
The hotel is designed in a contemporary interpretation of traditional Chinese architecture, with low-rise buildings, internal courtyards, and natural materials that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
The setting offers a calm and secluded environment conducive to focused work, discussions, and meaningful interaction throughout the conference.
The hotel is designed in a contemporary interpretation of traditional Chinese architecture, with low-rise buildings, internal courtyards, and natural materials that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
The setting offers a calm and secluded environment conducive to focused work, discussions, and meaningful interaction throughout the conference.
CONTACTS
- Mrs. Elena Kokurina
Email: contact@anyminds.org
Natalia Bekhtereva Brain Research Foundation, St.Petersburg.
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