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 Steven L. Bressler (1951–2025)

Dr. Steven L. Bressler, Professor in the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences and the Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University, passed away on 18 November 2025 at the age of 74.

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INNS Webinar Series

Register for the 22 January 2026 webinar with featured speaker, Markus Krebsz. Discover the groundbreaking Enterprise-wide AI Risk Management (EW-AiRM) framework, blending ERM with the MIT AI Risk Taxonomy.

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2025 Neural Networks Journal Best Paper Award Winner

Congratulations to the authors of “MonkeyNet: A robust deep convolutional neural network for monkeypox disease detection and classification” on winning the 2025 Best Paper Award!

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The WCCI 2026 website is now live! Click on the image below.

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

2026 marks the second year of my service as President of the International Neural Network Society (INNS). The past year was a period of intense and fruitful work, defined by exceptional growth across every facet of our Society. As Neural Networks provide the methodological foundation for the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence, our field's impact now reaches into nearly every sector, from engineering and finance to ethics, law, and education.

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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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