Society History

The International Neural Network Society (INNS) was founded in 1987 during the landmark resurgence of neural network research sparked by the rediscovery and rapid adoption of the backpropagation algorithm. Built by the field’s founding figures to foster open, cross-disciplinary dialogue, the Society has continuously driven the evolution of computational intelligence and artificial intelligence.

Explore our historical records, leadership archives, and retrospective collections below to discover how INNS has shaped the field over the decades.

History Resources & Archives

Board of Governors Archive
Explore the historical timeline of INNS presidential leadership and view the distinguished roster of past Board of Governors members who have guided the Society since its inception.

20th Anniversary Visual Retrospective
View a commemorative photo collection assembled for the 20th Anniversary of INNS, capturing key moments, foundational conferences, and pioneering leaders from the Society's early decades.

Virtual History Interviews
Watch and listen to insightful conversations with pioneering figures, founding leaders, and past presidents as they share firsthand accounts of the rebirth of neural network research and the growth of INNS.