NEST Simulator

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The NEST Simulator is an open-source high-performance tool designed for large-scale neural network simulations, offering exceptional scalability, flexibility, and interoperability. Visit https://nest-simulator.org to learn more! #nestsim

Virtual NEST Conference June 16-17th 2026

NEST virtual conference 16-17th June 2026

NEST conference June 16-17th 2026

Impact of the PD14 model. The model of the cortical microcircuit (center) had an impact on five aspects of research (clockwise from top): conceived to provide neuroscience insight, the model became a building block of more advanced models, served as reference for the validation of mean-field theories, drove the development of methods for model sharing, and became a standard for benchmarking of neuromorphic and GPU systems.

Modeling neuron-astrocyte interactions in neural networks using distributed simulation

Illustration of the biological mechanisms captured by the model framework for astrocytes

Overview of the compartmental simulation toolchai

Available energy and firing rate for different ATP production impairment.

Group photo of NEST conference participants

Rendered output from a neuron model and a synapse model example in NESTML

Cortical pyramidal cell and schematic of the Ca-AdEx neuron