2025 Ken Nakayama Medal for Excellence in Vision Science – J. Anthony Movshon

Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Talk Room 2 The Vision Sciences Society is honored to present J. Anthony Movshon with the 2025 Ken Nakayama Medal for Excellence in Vision Science. The Ken Nakayama Medal is in honor of Professor Ken Nakayama’s contributions to the Vision Sciences Society, as well as his innovations […]

Caregiver Support

As part of VSS’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative for VSS 2025 to help offset costs of childcare at the annual meeting. These funds will make it easier for members with children to attend a wider range of meeting events. Value: Up to $500 per […]

Public Lecture – Patrick Cavanagh

Patrick Cavanagh Department of Psychology, Glendon College, Toronto, Canada Using Illusions and Art to Understand the Visual Brain Monday, May 19, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, The Dalí Museum, One Dalí Boulevard, St. Petersburg. Everybody loves illusions. At times, the content on the internet seems to be mostly about illusions – shoes, dresses, straight lines […]

Hotel Waitlist Form

Thank you for your interest. The waitlist is now closed. Please see our list of other hotels within walking distance of the meeting.

Meeting Registration

Registration Fees Registration Type EarlyDecember 16, 2024 – February 28, 2025 StandardMarch 1, 2025 – April 24, 2025 LateApril 25, 2025 – May 20, 2025 Undergraduate Student Member $160 $160 $250 Research Assistant/Post-Baccalaureate $195 $245 $290 Graduate Student Member $195 $245 $290 Postdoctoral Member $285 $345 $410 Regular Member $425 $500 $565 Emeritus $195 $245 […]

Venue Search FAQ

Update (January 2025): VSS 2027 will be held in Seattle, WA! VSS 2025: May 16-20, St. Pete Beach, FL VSS 2026: May 15-19, St. Pete Beach, FL VSS 2027: May 21-25, Seattle, WA VSS 2028 and beyond: to be determined Why did VSS initially decide to look at alternative sites to the Tradewinds in Florida? […]

Planning a Satellite or Social Event

VSS welcomes members to submit proposals for both satellite and social events to be held at VSS 2025. A VSS satellite or social event is an event originated by VSS members or conference attendees that require venue facilities, publicity in VSS media, or coordination with VSS staff. Examples of satellites include special interest groups, user […]

Government Room Rate Request Form

Thank you for your interest. The hotel is fully booked and the form is now closed. Please see our list of other hotels within walking distance of the meeting.

Board of Directors

About the Board of Directors The VSS Board of Directors consists of 9 individuals drawn from our scientific faculty members (regular members), who are ultimately responsible for crafting the scientific programming of the Annual Meeting, implementing and monitoring VSS policies, overseeing our budget, and associated events (workshops, public outreach, trainee-centered educational and career development events) […]

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