Welcome to the International Neural Network Society

The International Neural Network Society (INNS) is a leading scientific community dedicated to advancing neural networks—the foundation of modern AI. Our mission is to foster the exchange of ideas and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. We bring together research on fundamental theories, practical applications across diverse domains, and the societal impact of this transformative technology. Join a global conversation with pioneers and leading scientists shaping the future of AI.

 

In Memory of Alexander N. Gorban (1952–2025)

Alexander Nikolaevich Gorban, Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Leicester, passed away on 21 September 2025 at the age of 73.

Born in Omsk in 1952, he studied at Novosibirsk State University and the Omsk Pedagogical Institute before beginning a distinguished career with the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Krasnoyarsk. He rose to lead the Laboratory of Non-Equilibrium Systems at the Institute of Computational Modeling and later became Deputy Director of the Institute. In 2004, he was appointed Professor at Leicester, UK, where he directed the Centre for Mathematical Modeling. Professor Gorban published some 20 books and nearly 300 papers, supervised many PhD students, and was widely recognized for his major contributions to non-equilibrium thermodynamics, kinetics, complex systems, machine learning, and data analysis. He was one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence, especially in the field of neural networks. In the late 1980s and 1990s, his work on training neural networks provided some of the very few Russian contributions that were not only original in methodology but also highly valuable for education. He was a founder of the Russian Neural Network Society and its main annual conference with international participation.

Beyond his scientific achievements, Professor Gorban was an erudite, sagacious colleague, and a mentor with a great sense of humor, whose intellectual breadth and clarity of thought inspired collaborators worldwide. His passing is a profound loss to the international scientific community and the INNS.

 

Call for Nominations: Board of Governors and President-Elect

The International Neural Networks Society (INNS) is seeking nominations for the seven (7) members of the Board of Governors and one (1) President-Elect.

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Call for Nominations: Neural Networks Co-Editor-in-Chief 


The International Neural Network Society (INNS) is seeking nominations for the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Neural Networks Journal.

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Call for Nominations: Best Paper Award


Neural Networks Journal is seeking nominations for the Best Paper Award 

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Save the Date for IJCNN at WCCI 2026 in Maastricht, Netherlands held on 21 - 26 June 2026.

Welcome to the International Neural Network Society.

A Presidential Welcome from Francesco Carlo Morabito, 2025-2026 INNS President

In the next two years, I will assume the leadership of our Society. This is an exceptional achievement to me, which comes with many responsibilities and requires hard dedication.

In 2024, Neural Networks (NN) was formally recognized as the foundation of the scientific and technological revolution driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). It goes without saying that the scientists recently awarded with the Nobel Prize (in Physics and in Chemistry) belong to (or had a relevant history in) our Society, the International Neural Network Society (INNS). In particular, the recognition of the Backpropagation algorithm as the kick-off point of this extraordinary history as well as the convolutional architectures which are at the core of Deep Learning make us proud.  INNS is intimately related to these developments, being the premiere organization devoted to every aspect of NN, including the original neuroscientific and biological inspiration.

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The Benefits of Membership

Enjoy these benefits as an INNS member:
  • Connect with industry leaders and fellow AI researchers at the premier AI conference, IJCNN.
  • Receive exclusive savings of up to USD $100 on IJCNN conference registration.
  • Stay informed with the latest research in AI through annual member-only webinars and workshops by joining our Sections.
  • Gain complimentary access to the leading Neural Networks Journal and receive a combined 50% discount (25% from Neural Networks and 25% from INNS) on open-access article processing charges.
  • Students receive up to 75% off the annual membership rate. (Subject by membership type.)
  • Connect with over 2,000 members across various interest areas and geographic regions through our member-only directory.
  • Leverage exclusive networking opportunities at IJCNN, including participation in special sessions like the Mentor-Mentee Program, Doctoral Consortium, and Student Luncheons.
  • INNS student members can apply to receive travel grants of up to USD $1,000 to attend the IJCNN conference in person.
  • INNS members are able to propose new Section interest groups, serve in committees, and vote and/or run for office.
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Neural Networks Journal

Neural Networks is the archival journal of the world's three oldest neural modeling societies: the International Neural Network Society (INNS), the European Neural Network Society (ENNS), and the Japanese Neural Network Society (JNNS). A subscription to the journal is included with membership in each of these societies.

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