Plan Affiliate Meetings

The AAN welcomes industry and other groups to participate in the Annual Meeting through support, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities. The Academy also recognizes industry may need to meet and/or hold other events, and provides the following resources.

What Qualifies as an Affiliate Event?

Any event affecting Annual Meeting attendees, including exhibitor staff that is outside of the Official AAN Program, including but not limited to:

• Alumni Reunions
• Advisory Board Meetings
• Committee and Board Meetings
• Exhibitor Staff Meetings
• Receptions
• Social Events/Dinners

Affiliate events are allowed during the inclusive dates and location of the Annual Meeting in accordance with the AAN Policies and Guidelines for Industry and Others' Participation in the 2012 Annual Meeting.

The AAN does not permit industry-sponsored or any external educational/scientific programs, satellite symposia, and/or any non-AAN CME programs.

Learn more and apply for an affiliate meeting.

Important Notice for Scheduling

All events affecting attendees during the inclusive dates and location of the Annual Meeting must be reviewed and approved through the application process before promotion and implementation of the event can occur. This applies to all events whether they are being held at AAN-contracted facilities or otherwise. Failure to seek approval prior to promotion and/or implementation of the event will result in the cancellation of the event and/or possible sanctions as outlined in the guidelines.

Policies and Guidelines

The AAN Policies and Guidelines for Industry and Others are designed to create the best meeting experience for all attendees.

All events must be planned in accordance with these Policies and Guidelines, and be approved by AAN through the online Affiliate application process.

Media events and Satellite Symposia are not permitted. For more information on media guidelines, contact Angela Babb at ababb@aan.com.