20/10/2026
MMBB at MMN 2026 in Bari, Italy! 🇮🇹
A group of researchers from MMBB recently attended the 11th Mismatch Negativity Conference (MMN 2026) in Bari, Italy, for an inspiring few days of scientific exchange, new connections, and great conversations with researchers from all around the world. And, of course, we enjoyed some delicious Italian food along the way! 🍝
We were delighted to share our research from across MMBB through a keynote talk, symposium presentations, and poster presentations:
MMBB Research Director Mari Tervaniemi delivered a keynote talk titled “MMN and prediction and beyond?”
Dr. Paula Virtala (MMBB) organized a symposium featuring Dr. Sergio Navarrete Arroyo (MMBB), Associate Professor Sari Ylinen (University of Tampere), and Liis Themas (University of Tartu). The symposium explored “Mismatch responses as neural markers of speech processing in typically developing and at-risk children.”
Professor Minna Huotilainen contributed to the scientific programme with a talk titled "The developing musical brain: Past, present, and future of infant music neuroscience".
In addition to presenting their own research, Professor Minna Huotilainen and Professor Petri Paavilainen also chaired sessions featuring talks by other researchers, contributing to the scientific exchange throughout the conference.
MMBB was also represented by researchers at different career stages, sharing their work through poster presentations: Xiazhen Liu, Beatrice Aquilino, Emilia Takaluoma, Dr. Sergio Navarrete Arroyo, Dr. Peixin Nie, Professor Petri Paavilainen.
Beyond the scientific programme, MMN 2026 was a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and connect with colleagues from across the globe.
A big thank you to the conference organizers and everyone who made this such a memorable experience!
