Consciousness studies explore the fundamental question of how subjective experience arises from neural processes. This multidisciplinary field bridges neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and artificial intelligence to unravel the biological and cognitive mechanisms that make awareness possible. Understanding consciousness not only deepens our grasp of human identity but also aids clinical progress in anesthesia, coma recovery, and neuropsychiatric disorders.

The Consciousness Studies session examines how brain regions integrate information to create perception, attention, and self-awareness. Researchers are analyzing neural correlates of consciousness through imaging, electrophysiology, and computational models. These studies reveal how synchronized neural oscillations and large-scale network dynamics contribute to different states of awareness — from wakefulness and dreaming to meditative and altered states.

At the Consciousness Conference, experts present findings from cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, and computational modeling to decode how consciousness emerges and can be measured. Sessions explore brain–mind interactions, theories of integrated information, and the impact of anesthesia and neurological disorders on awareness.

Attendees include neuroscientists, psychologists, philosophers, and clinicians studying disorders of consciousness such as coma, vegetative state, and minimally conscious state. The event also discusses AI consciousness and ethical implications of developing machines capable of self-reference and perception.

Cutting-edge findings from Cognitive Neuroscience continue to advance our understanding of consciousness, inspiring both theoretical insight and clinical application in neurology and mental health.