Workshops We Host

Discover Our Workshops

Our workshops offer practical, in-depth training on NIRx technologies and applications. Explore upcoming sessions to see where you can learn new skills, exchange ideas, and connect with our team face-to-face.

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fNIRS Data Analysis Workshop

Date: September 16 - 18, 2026

Location: University of Nebraska Lincoln, Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3)

Join us for a 3-day fNIRS data analysis workshop for beginners and advanced users aiming to improve their fNIRS Data Analysis skills!

Join us for a workshop focused on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data analysis, ideal for both beginners and advanced users aiming to enhance their fNIRS data analysis capabilities. Hosted by Dr. Yingying Wang at University of Nebraska Lincoln.

What you can expect:

• Hands-On Training: Learn how to set up and analyze your own fNIRS data, and learn about how to record fNIRS from participants of varying age ranges and needs.

• Innovative Research Talks: Hear from our team and from our invited guest speakers, Dr. Ingo Helmich, Dr. Yingying Wang, and Dr. Androu Abdalmalak.

• Data Analysis Deep Dives: Explore essential techniques for preprocessing and analyzing your fNIRS data to maximize the impact of your research. Make use of the data analysis open office hours with our experts.

Whether you are new to fNIRS or looking to expand your expertise, this workshop offers a focused blend of practical training and theory!

Registration costs includes breakfast and lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, and breakfast on Friday.

Early bird registration closes July 1st, so get your tickets now!

fNIRS Workshop: From Theory to Hands-on Practice

Date: September 25 - 26, 2026

Location: Department of Psychology (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)

Join us for a two-day, in-depth fNIRS workshop designed to take you from foundational concepts to real-world application.

Organized by the Student Network for Neuroscience, PsyFaKo e.V. & FSI Psychology HU Berlin in collaboration with NIRx, this workshop combines theory, experimental design, and extensive hands-on training.

On Day 1, participants will explore the fundamentals of fNIRS, including how it works, how it compares to other neuroimaging modalities, and how to design robust experiments. You’ll also get an overview of NIRx systems and see real study examples. The afternoon is dedicated to practical sessions, where you will work in small groups on setting up experiments, building caps, inserting optodes, and running paradigms such as Stroop tasks and hyperscanning.

Day 2 focuses on data quality and analysis. You’ll learn how to assess fNIRS data, identify common pitfalls, and understand what to look for during piloting and analysis. The workshop will also include a preview of advanced tools such as Satori, along with expert guidance from NIRx support.

This workshop is ideal for researchers, students, and professionals looking to gain practical experience with fNIRS systems and improve the quality of their experimental design and data analysis.

The workshop primarily targets early-career researchers, including students and early-stage PhD candidates. Selection will be based on prior experience, with preference given to those with less experience.

Spaces are limited to ensure a high level of interaction and hands-on experience.

Social Neuroimaging in Action: fNIRS Workshop in Budapest

Date: September 28 - 29, 2026

Location: Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Education and Psychology

Join Artinis·NIRx for a two-day, hands-on workshop on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), taking place on 28–29 September 2026 at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Education and Psychology in Budapest.

This event will bring together researchers from Israel and Central Europe to explore the latest approaches in social neuroimaging.

Participants will gain practical experience with mobile neuroimaging techniques, physiological data integration, and hyperscanning, alongside valuable methodological insights to support their own research.

4th Annual Meeting of the Society for fNIRS Norge

Date: October 30, 2026

Location: University of Bergen, Room 4.41, Christies gate 18, 5007 Bergen, Norway

After the great success of the previous events, get ready for the 4th Annual Meeting of the Society for fNIRS Norge, a one-day event focused on showcasing innovative applications of fNIRS within the Norwegian research community.
This will also mark the occasion for launching a broader Northern European fNIRS community initiative planned for next year.

Beyond presenting your most recent results, you're encouraged to share insights, challenges and opportunities to stimulate feedback, discussion and networking.

The workshop will also be available for online participation.

Join us at the University of Bergen for a full day of innovation and collaboration!

AGENDA
Details of the program and registration will be shared soon!

Contact: Karsten.Specht@uib.no; consulting@nirx.net

fNIRS in Motion: Harnessing Physiology for Better Brain Signals

Date: November 10, 2026

Location: Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences

Hands-on fNIRS workshop covering physiological noise, signal processing, and best practices for physical activity research.

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is increasingly central to research on physical activity and brain health — but collecting clean, interpretable data in dynamic, real-world settings comes with unique challenges. Physiological noise from heart rate, respiration, and movement can obscure the very signals we are trying to measure.

This interactive pre-conference workshop, held ahead of the Nordic Conference on Physical Activity and Brain Health (Stockholm, November 11–12, 2026), is designed for researchers and students who want to move beyond data collection and gain confidence in physiological signal processing for fNIRS.

Through live demonstrations and interactive exercises, participants will explore how systemic physiological signals — including cardiac and respiratory activity — are embedded in fNIRS data, and learn practical strategies to identify, separate, and remove them.

The workshop draws on the combined expertise of fNIRS manufacturers, Artinis and NIRx, covering both hardware considerations and software-based processing pipelines.

What to expect:

• An introduction to fNIRS physiology and the sources of physiological noise

• Demos with fNIRS and devices for physiological recordings from Artinis - NIRx.

• Interactive sessions on physiological data processing and signal cleaning techniques with various software (e.g. Satori, Matlab)

• Interactive discussion on best practices for active and dynamic measurement contexts

• Social event following the workshop, sponsored by Artinis - NIRx!

Whether you are new to fNIRS or looking to sharpen your analytical workflow, this workshop offers practical tools and expert guidance directly relevant to brain health research involving physical activity.