Scientists Gather to Talk Brain Freezing and Future Revival
Could your brain be frozen today to wake up in the future? Scientists are exploring it.
A group of researchers, doctors, and thinkers are meeting in Salem, Oregon, on September 19-20, 2026, to discuss a wild but serious idea: preserving human brains today so they could be revived in the future.
The Brain Preservation Summit is a two-day event where experts will share short talks on methods like cryobiology (freezing brains), electron microscopy (mapping brain connections), and molecular nanotechnology. The talks will be TED-style, with 15-minute presentations followed by Q&A, plus breaks to spark conversations. The goal is to share the latest science, strengthen the community, and make brain preservation more transparent to the public.
Attending the summit is free for members of the Sparks Brain Preservation organization ($150/year), while non-members can pay a $20 fee at the door. Everyone must RSVP by September 11th to help organizers plan seating, meals, and optional Saturday dinner. The event will also attempt to livestream or record talks, though that’s not guaranteed.
Speakers include doctors, neuroscientists, and philosophers, such as Ken Hayworth (a leading researcher in brain preservation) and Max More (a futurist). The summit isn’t about immediate medical treatments but about exploring whether brain preservation could one day become a reality.
- A two-day conference in Salem, Oregon, will discuss freezing brains for future revival, happening September 19-20, 2026.
- Free for members ($150/year), $20 for non-members, RSVP required by September 11th.
- Speakers include neuroscientists and futurists exploring brain preservation science.
Why It Matters
This research could one day change how we think about life, death, and the possibility of future medical revival—though it’s still highly experimental.