International Multisensory Research Forum

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐌𝐑𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Genoa, the host city of #IMRF2026, has just been included in the #NewYorkTimes list of 52 places to visit in 2026. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

We’re very happy to welcome the #multisensory community to a city that brings together culture, history, and innovation.

🚀 𝗜𝗠𝗥𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱!
We're pleased to introduce the Scientific Committee for #IMRF2026. This group of leading experts will help shape the scientific program.

Remember: Call for Symposia is open!
📆 Submission deadline: 7th February
🔗 imrf2026.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...

Symposia submissions for #IMRF2026 in Genoa are now open! 🎉
Submit your proposal by 7 February 2026 via the conference website:
imrf2026.sciencesconf.org

We look forward to receiving your contributions!!

A very happy New Year to everyone interested in all aspects of multisensory processing!

The first 2026 issue of Multisensory Research is now available online.

🔗 brill.com/view/journal...

@multisensoryres.bsky.social @imrf.bsky.social

We’re delighted to announce the #keynote speakers for #IMRF2026 💥

They each bring a unique view on multisensory processing, and we can’t wait to hear their contributions!!

Stay tuned for more updates and don’t forget to check all conference details on our website: imrf2026.sciencesconf.org?lang=en

Potatosickness blocks long-term VR use. A new meta-analysis shows how low-level visual factors drive symptoms. Design tips: restrict peripheral FOV, use stable visual reference frames, avoid oscillatory or off-vertical motion. brill.com/view/journal...

@multisensoryres.bsky.social @imrf.bsky.social

We’re happy to share that the website for the 24th International Multisensory Research Forum, which will take place in Genoa, Italy, from 24 to 27 June 2026, is now live:
imrf2026.sciencesconf.org

Save and share the key dates, and stay tuned for more updates. #IMRF2026

The 2025 volume of Multisensory Research is now complete – a packed issue with studies exploring how our senses shape perception, behaviour and experience. Dive into the research now: brill.com/view/journal... 📚

Get inspired for 2026!

@multisensoryres.bsky.social @imrf.bsky.social

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the 24th International Multisensory Research Forum (IMRF 2026)!

📍 Genova, Italy
🗓️ June 24–27, 2026
More details coming soon — stay tuned!
We can’t wait to see you in Genova! 🇮🇹

Exciting times as we hand over to the new hosts of #IMRF2026 in Genoa 😍
Please watch this space for more information about next year's event. We cannot wait to see you all in Italy in June

Over and out 👋
your #IMRF2025 team

Loved this reflection from @jslbutler.bsky.social on IMRF 2025. The beauty of this conference is exactly that — the mix of perspectives and a true multisensory mosaic.

📍 Durham, UK | #IMRF2025
#MultisensoryResearch #NeuroscienceCommunity #AcademicConferences

📍MIVE Lab at @durham-university.bsky.social for #IMRF2025!
1️⃣ @jennycampos.bsky.social shared Anthony Moncada’s work on multisensory illusions & cognitive performance
2️⃣ Dr. Saryazdi on scent & memory
3️⃣ @jslbutler.bsky.social on modelling visual-vestibular self-motion
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It was a pleasure to connect with many great perceptual researchers at #IMRF2025. There, I had the opportunity to share my current research comparing metacognitive access across bodily modalities + cheer on my colleagues from Tufts as they presented their own super cool work!

A week of inspiring research & exciting chats with new and old friends at #IMRF2025! Presented our latest work on visuotactile crossmodal congruency effect in children 👾

Thank you @imrf.bsky.social ! Was an honour to help run microphones for such cool talks 🫡

#IMRF2025 First participation !

I was lucky to be able to present my ongoing study during one of the poster sessions.

Thank you so much for the nice talks, posters and for all the great interactions i had during the conference

Looking forward to the next edition ✨

Thanks so much to @imrf.bsky.social organising committee @dorothycowie.bsky.social @markonardini.bsky.social @meike-scheller.bsky.social and Ulrik Beierholm and everyone else involved.
It was a great forum.

Had a great time discussing multisensory integration @imrf.bsky.social!

And really enjoyed sharing our new work too

Always great to extend the multisensory community with lovely and smart people ✌️😁

#IMRF2025 , what a blast it was to present my sensory substitution research!! So many new nice faces and connections! Looking forward to #IMRF2026 @imrf.bsky.social

That's it for now - over and out.

A big (& wonky) thumbs up from your tired #IMRF2025 social media updater
Meike

Let's make sure it remains this way ❤️

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Genoa next year for #IMRF2026! We cannot wait.

Organising a conference is pretty work-intensive, however, coming together over research, lunches and socials always reminds us what we're doing this for: our research community!
Many people I talked to at IMRF agree: our research community is special: open, supportive, inclusive, and creative😊

We heard about amazing research via talks, posters, and three excellent keynotes; learnt about different research methods, changes in publishing, and connected with new and old friends 🤝
Much food for thought, which all of us will take back into the different corners of the world we return to🌍🧠

It's a wrap!
We are happy to bring IMRF 2025 to a close, but also sad to say goodbye to so many lovely, smart people! (or at least "until next year").

Two smiling women embrace on the steps to a castle. One has her arms around the other and holds a prosecco glass.

A group of smiling academics gather around a picnic table in the courtyard of a castle. The table has plenty of wine on it.

Another year of IMRF!

Some snaps of the lab and friends at the conference dinner ♥️🥂

Thanks to the organisers of @imrf.bsky.social it's been a brilliant week of science and helpful discussions.

Fingers crossed to see everyone in Italy next year ! 🤞🏼

What a fantastic time at IMRF! 🎉

Huge thanks to the brilliant speakers for making our symposium on “Blindness as a Window into Brain Organisation” a big success! Big thanks to the organisers and the scientific community for this stellar event! Great to see so many friends and colleagues! #IMRF2025

#IMRF2025 An amazing week hosting @imrf.bsky.social here at @durham-university.bsky.social

#IMRF2025 the final two symposia are running NOW! Exciting talks about postural control and self motion, and tactile perception happening now

Last morning coffee of the conference on 10 mins 😋 ☕️#IMRF2025

Friday morning sessioms are on! Come and listen to our early bird researchers share their exciting findings in talk sessions 9 and 10. Super cool findings already
#IMRF2025