Head Matters 2025: The Brain Charity’s annual open day returns

The Brain Charity is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Head Matters open day.

This year, Head Matters will focus on the transformative power of new technology and digital innovation in neurology, offering an unmissable opportunity to engage with leading specialists in neuroscience, AI, and brain-computer interface technology.

Attendees will hear from an impressive lineup of guest speakers, each sharing their expertise and groundbreaking research in brain science and technology.

Professor Penny Lewis

Leading sleep scientist, author of The Secret World of Sleep, and TEDx speaker with 1.8 million views. Professor Penny Lewis will explore the profound impact of sleep on memory, creativity, and mental well-being, discussing:

Sleep engineering for health and cognition
How sleep changes memories
Tackling depression and PTSD with sleep
Boosting creativity through sleep
Optimising sleep quality

Damien Coyle. Image provided by The Brain Charity

Professor Damien Coyle

Professor of Neurotechnology at the University of Bath and CEO of NeuroCONCISE Ltd. A pioneer in brain-computer interface (BCI) development, Professor Coyle will discuss:

AI-enabled BCIs
Assessing awareness after brain injury
BCIs for rehabilitation and assistive technology
Neurogaming for cognitive training

Alex Keyter

Founder of Generative Minds, AI engineer and public speaker. Alex Keyter will explore the practical applications of AI for neurological conditions, including:

AI’s role in emotional support and reframing difficult conversations
Smart research and community support using AI
The future of assistive AI, speech-to-text tools and brain-computer interfaces

Alex Keyter. Image provided by The Brain Charity

The Brain Charity’s CEO, Pippa Sargent, will lead a thought-provoking panel discussion on the ethics and future of neurotechnology, from 3.15pm – 3.45pm.

Throughout the day, attendees can visit The Brain Charity’s Neurogym for hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge health and wellness technologies, including:

ONION.AI – The AI health companion revolutionising personal health management
ADDHERE Technologies – A breakthrough ADHD diagnosis app
MyndPlay – Brainwave VR and mind-controlled video storytelling
Spire Healthcare – Neuro-spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain relief
HMA Technologies/University of Liverpool – Exoskeleton technology demonstration

Whether you are living with a neurological condition, caring for someone who is, or simply fascinated by the brain and its possibilities, Head Matters 2025 is an event not to be missed.

Attendees will have the chance to:

Hear from world-leading experts
Take part in engaging discussions
Witness groundbreaking neurotechnology in action

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

RSVP here to secure your place and inform us of any accessibility needs.

Head Matters 2025: The Brain Charity’s annual open day returns