The Brain Charity

Head Matters, The Brain Charity’s open day, is returning for 2025.

On Wednesday, March 12th, between 10am and 4pm, we will welcome hundreds of visitors to our centre on Norton Street, Liverpool.

The day will be focused on new technology and digital innovation in neurology with a programme of talks, activities, demonstrations and stalls.

The following speakers are confirmed:

Time: 10.30am – 11.15am
Speaker: Professor Damien Coyle
Topics: AI-enabled brain-computer interfaces for awareness assessment after brain injury and assistive technology, rehabilitation and entertainment applications of neurotechnology

Time: 11.45am-12.30pm
Speaker: Alex Keyter
Topic: How people with neurological conditions can use AI to improve their lives

Time:2pm-2.45pm
Speaker: Prof. Penny Lewis
Topic: An introduction to sleep engineering for health and cognition

Time: 3.15pm-3.45pm
Speakers: Panel discussion chaired by our CEO Pippa Sargent
Topic: Neurotech futures – friend or foe

Join us in our gym throughout the day for a series of short demonstrations showcasing cutting-edge health and wellness technologies.

Here’s what you’ll see:

• ONION.AI: Explore the AI health companion app that’s revolutionizing personal health management.
• ADDHERE Technologies: Learn about their ADHD diagnosis app.
• MyndPlay: Dive into the MyndHub neurofeedback system and experience brainwave VR and mind-controlled video storytelling.
• Spire: Neuro-spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain relief.
• HMA Technologies/University of Liverpool: Exoskeleton technology demonstration.

Visitors will also be able to engage with the Minds Reimagined interactive exhibition of Neuro-Hats relating to brain health: a collaboration between artist Helen Lydon and neuroscientist Dr Joshua Kearney.

Anyone interested in the work of The Brain Charity or affected by a neurological condition is welcome to join us – the day is open to all.

Please sign up to let us know you’ll be coming and if you have any specific access needs.

You can find out more information about getting to our centre, and watch a 3D virtual tour of the building here.

We look forward to seeing you at Head Matters 2025!