Summary:
The 2025 NeuroPSI–Chen Institute Joint Conference brought together global researchers to explore the neural basis of behavior, communication, and emotion. Held in France, the two-day event featured sessions on social cognition, language, and brain–machine interfaces, spanning studies in humans, animals, and AI models. Key topics included empathy circuits, emotion contagion, psychiatric risks, prosocial decision-making, vocal recognition in mammals, and the evolution of language. The conference emphasized interdisciplinary approaches and highlighted the role of AI and robotics in advancing neuroscience. It provided a platform for both senior scientists and early-career researchers to share insights and foster collaboration across domains.