Digital Technologies and the Developing Brain: Insights from Neuroscience: A Workshop

​​Digital technologies are a pervasive part of childhood and adolescence, raising important questions about how they may interact with developing brain systems. On October 26, the National Academies' Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders will host a workshop to examine the current state of the science. Bringing together experts from various disciplines, participants will explore what is known, areas of uncertainty, methodological challenges, and key research gaps. Discussions will focus on neural systems involved in attention, executive function, socio-emotional processing, reward, and sensory-motor development, as well as technologies such as social media, gaming, and passive media. ​

Full event details

When:

Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Where:

Attend virtually: 

You will receive the relevant link(s) to attend virtually via email.

Attend in person:

National Academy of Sciences Building