How can we deploy innovation at scale and responsibly?

Understanding the Brain in a Digital Age

January 20, 2026
09:00–09:30 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Brain–computer interfaces are beginning to move from research into early medical use. What benefits are realistic for health, and where should societies set limits to protect autonomy?

Speakers

MM
Michael Mager
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Precision Neuroscience
IT
Irene Tracey
Vice-Chancellor
University of Oxford

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