Mission

MONIC is an association promoting communication and collaboration within the field of consciousness science.
It aims, among other things, to strengthen rigor within consciousness science while also bridging the gap between this field and society, thereby making science more accessible and understandable. This Montreal-based initiative aims to have an impact on a global scale by building a broad community in Canada and beyond.

symposia

The Neurophysiology of Altered Consciousness and Critical Care Lab (NAC3), led by Dr. Catherine Duclos, and the Biosignal Interaction and Personhood Technology Lab (BIAPT), led by Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes, have had the pleasure of hosting three editions of the Canadian Consciousness Research Symposia. The first edition was organized by the BIAPT lab, the second by BIAPT and NAC3, and the third, which was also the first held in person, was organized by NAC3 in collaboration with the MONIC team and marked the official launch of the MONIC initiative.
Third edition

Keynote speakers:
Steven Laureys & Stefanie Blain-Moraes

Second edition

Keynote speakers:
Anil K. Seth & Brian Edlow

First edition

Keynote speakers:
Adrian M. Owen & Antonio Zadra

events & workshops

  • Science and Dissemination

    Workshops and seminars focused on consciousness science and related fields.

  • Fun and Networking

    Regular Meetup events and "Consciousness Cafés" – relaxed gatherings designed for open discussion and connecting with others passionate about consciousness science.

Join Our Consciousness Cafe!

We’re kicking off regular meet-ups for informal discussions to connect, share ideas, and grow our consciousness projects together. Let’s strengthen our community! Our second Consciousness Cafe is on Thursday, May 1st 2025, at La Succursale (3188 Rue Masson, H1Y 1Y1) from 4 to 7 pm. A Pub Quiz will take place during part of the cafe so hang on to your knowledge and come ready to win! All are welcome – the event is free but registration is mandatory! Please register below. 

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