The first time the free energy principle (FEP) was presented to the world was at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Ever since, the FEP has been influential in many areas with special emphasis on neurobiology, computational neuroscience and philosophy of mind. 

​The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is well renowned for its emphasis on interdisciplinary focus on the interface between the humanities and behavioral sciences with the neurosciences.

"Even if neuroscientific studies have made significant contributions to our understanding of the relevant neural mechanisms, any serious investigation of these abilities requires insight from numerous other disciplines. In fact, many of the most interesting questions regarding higher cognitive and social abilities of humans require interdisciplinary cooperation between traditional “brain sciences” like neurobiology or neurology, and traditional “mind sciences” like psychology, linguistics, psychiatry, or philosophy."

Berlin school of Mind and Brain

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​This conference aims to bring philosophers and scientists to think together and engage in constructive discussion about the free energy principle in this welcoming, interdisciplinary environment. ​​