Mind-Reading Technology - NTH Webinar #1
Our first online webinar: Thirza Dado & Bouke van Balen on mind-reading technology, neural decoding, and whether BCIs can read minds — with live Q&A.

Mind-Reading Technology
We’re excited to share our first online event!
Two young researchers unpack the promise and limits of “mind-reading” with brain–computer interfaces and neural decoding.
What to expect
- ✨ Engaging presentations from both speakers
- 💡 Interactive discussion
- ❓ Live audience Q&A
Speakers
Thirza Dado — Postdoc, Predictive Brain Lab @ Donders Institute (NL)
Talk: Neural decoding with generative AI
Bouke van Balen — PhD candidate, Utrecht-BCI Lab @ UMC Utrecht (NL)
Talk: Can Brain-Computer Interfaces read minds?
When & where
- Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Time: 19:00–20:30 CET
- Format: Online webinar
Outline
- 19:00 — Welcome & intro
- 19:05 — Talk 1: Neural decoding with generative AI
- 19:35 — Talk 2: Can BCIs read minds?
- 20:05 — Discussion + live Q&A
- 20:30 — Close
Who is this for?
Open to neurotech enthusiasts of all backgrounds — researchers, students, industry folks, or anyone curious about the future of brain technology. Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of neurotechnology together.