Meeting reflections: BNA2025 festival of neuroscience, Liverpool

This year's British Neuroscience Association (BNA) International Festival of Neuroscience, held from 27 to 30 April 2025 at the iconic ACC Liverpool, offered a remarkable convergence of scientific enthusiasm and professional networking. With over 1000 delegates from across the world, BNA2025 was not simply a scientific meeting - it was a vibrant, living reflection of the state of neuroscience in the UK and beyond. Across 4 days, the festival integrated cutting-edge research, collaborative initiatives, career development, and wide-reaching public engagement.