Neuromorphic Computing for Development and Learning Workshop (NCDL)
International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL)
Full-Day Workshop, 16 September 2025
International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL)
Full-Day Workshop, 16 September 2025
Czech Technical University in Prague
Adapsent, Leiden, Netherlands
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
University of Sussex
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The Neuromorphic Computing for Development and Learning Workshop is a full-day event uniting experts from academia and industry to explore advances in neuromorphic computing and developmental learning. The workshop focuses on brain-inspired sensing and computing, particularly spiking neural networks (SNNs), which enable efficient, adaptive, real-time processing. Topics include event-driven sensing, visual navigation, spike-based and contrastive learning, and neuromorphic architectures, highlighting their role in sensorimotor and cognitive development. Keynotes, poster sessions, and industry demos will showcase applications in robotics and sensory technologies, emphasizing perception, attention, and decision-making. Hands-on tutorials will offer practical experience in selective attention, perception, and embodied learning. The day concludes with a synthesis of insights and future research directions.
Traditional AI struggles with real-time adaptability, continual learning, and energy efficiency. Neuromorphic computing addresses these challenges through event-driven architectures and spiking neural networks (SNNs), enabling low-power, real-time processing ideal for robotics and smart sensors. By mimicking biological systems, neuromorphic models process only relevant environmental changes, reducing data load and supporting adaptive, context-aware behavior. SNNs add mechanisms like synaptic plasticity and temporal coding for experience-driven learning. Aligned with the goals of the International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL), this workshop explores how neuromorphic principles support lifelong, embodied learning in autonomous agents. Topics include contrastive learning, continual adaptation, and the role of embodiment in cognitive systems. The program features both theoretical discussions and hands-on sessions on neuromorphic perception, navigation, and sensorimotor integration, fostering collaboration across neuroscience, robotics, psychology, and AI.
The workshop explores a wide range of topics, including BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Technologist at IIT, Italy. Expert in Event-Driven Perception.
Professor of Informatics at University of Sussex, UK. Expert in SNN Training.
Senior Researcher at Digital Society Initiative, Zurich, Switzerland.
Senior Researcher at Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Germany.
Lecturer specialized in neuromorphic computing at University of Manchester, UK.
Academic Track Fellow, Newcastle University, UK.
Strategic Business Development & Solutions Manager, Netherlands.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | Keynote: Dr. Arren Glover (confirmed - in person) - Event-Driven Perception + Q/A |
| 09:30-10:00 | Keynote: Prof. Thomas Nowotny (confirmed - in person) - How to efficiently train Spiking Neural Networks on machine learning tasks + Q/A |
| 10:00-10:30 | Keynote: Dr. Chiara De Luca (confirmed - in person) - Brain-inspired computational primitives towards a reliable and efficient neuromorphic intelligence + Q/A |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break + Poster Session |
| 11:00-11:30 | Keynote: Dr. Arthur Aubret (confirmed - online) - Contrastive Learning Through Time for object perception + Q/A |
| 11:30-12:00 | Keynote: Dr. Luca Peres (confirmed - in person) - Neuromorphic Architectures HW/SW + Q/A |
| 12:00-12:30 | Keynote: Prof. Srikanth Ramaswamy (confirmed - in person) - Interface of biological and artificial neural networks + Q/A |
| 12:30-12:45 | Short Break |
| 12:45-13:30 | Panel Discussion or Debate: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Neuromorphic Systems |
| 14:30-15:00 | Keynote: Katarzyna (Kasia) Kożdoń - Innatera |
| 15:30-16:30 | Coffee Break + Poster Session |
| 16:30-17:00 | Tutorial 1: Selective Attention in Neuromorphic Systems - Giulia D'Angelo (confirmed - in person) |
| 17:00-17:30 | Tutorial 2: Pyrception: A Neuromorphic Approach to Perception - Alexander Hadjiivanov (confirmed - in person) |
| 17:30-18:00 | Wrap-up and Closing Remarks |
The workshop will take place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering CVUT in Prague
Technicka 1902/2, Prague 6 - Dejvice, Prague, Czech Republic
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