ICANN 2012 will feature two main tracks: Brain inspired computing and Machine learning research, with strong cross-disciplinary interactions and applications. All research fields dealing with Neural Networks will be present at the Conference with emphasis on "Neural Coding", "Decision Making" and "Unsupervised Learning".

A non-exhaustive list of topics includes:

Neural network theory & models
Computational neuroscience
Neuronal automata
Connectionist cognitive science
Pattern recognition
Neuroeconomics
Neurofinance
Graphical network models
Brain machine interfaces
Evolutionary neural networks
Neurodynamics
Complex systems
Neuroinformatics
Neuroengineering
Hybrid systems
Computational biology
Neural hardware
Bioinspired embedded systems
Collective intelligence
Self-orgnization
Embodied robotics
Learning algorithms
Neural data analysis
Cognitive models