2013 AAN Annual Meeting
The American Academy of Neurology's 65th AAN Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16–23, 2013 was a great success. Thank you to all who participated!
Grow professionally and connect with your colleagues at next year's largest gathering of neurologists and neuroscience professionals from April 26-May 3, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA. Details coming this summer.
New! Annual Meeting Quick Links
Find everything you need to complete your Annual Meeting experience. Use Quick Links to access syllabi, browse abstracts, view iPosters, and more!
Download the 2013 Annual Meeting Room Locator
Download Scientific Abstract Listing
and Annual Meeting Information PDF
AAN Annual Meeting News
- AANextra Wednesday Edition
- AANextra Tuesday Edition
- AANextra Monday Edition
- 2013 Neurobowl Answers
Read through the questions and answers from the 2013 Neurobowl. - 2013 AAN Annual Meeting Abstracts Now Available for Viewing Through iPosters
The 2013 AAN Annual Meeting abstracts are now available through iPosters. iPosters provides users the opportunity to view abstracts that have been uploaded by their authors in an interactive, fully searchable database with the ability to magnify the abstract content for detailed viewing, contact the author directly with comments and/or questions, bookmark abstracts for easy access on return visits, and much more. - 2013 Annual Meeting Education Program Syllabi is Now Available!
Please visit www.call4.com/h2v/aan to download and save a copy of your registered program syllabi and slides. As a reminder, there will be no in-room handouts. Please view the download instructions for access. - View the Annual Meeting App Icon Glossary and Learn How To Access the App's Robust Features
Use the handy icon glossary to make the most of the app's features and functions. - 2013 AAN Annual Meeting Disclosure Information
View disclosure information from Annual Meeting participants. - Give a Gift, Get a Gift at the American Brain Foundation Booth!
Make a donation to the American Brain Foundation and receive a thank you. - Network, Share with New Annual Meeting LinkedIn Groups
Registered 2013 Annual Meeting attendees can now network and share their experiences through one of four new LinkedIn groups. - 2013 Annual Meeting Abstracts Now Available
The scientific abstracts that will be presented at the 2013 AAN Annual Meeting are now available for viewing. - Download the AAN Annual Meeting App
The 2013 AAN Annual Meeting mobile app for iPhone®, iPad®, and Android® devices is now available for download at the App Store or Google Play. - Download the Annual Meeting Registration and Advance Program (.pdf)
- Science Committee unveils new moderated platform sessions for 2013 Annual Meeting
The 2013 Annual Meeting will feature a new scientific session format: moderated platform sessions. - 2013 Emerging Science Program Schedule
Following is the schedule of Emerging Science abstracts to be presented at the 2013 AAN Annual Meeting. - Get Connected: Annual Meeting First-timers, Experienced Attendees
The AAN's Neurology Career Center is creating a networking opportunity through its Mentor Connect program. Sign up by March 8.
- New Philanthropy 101 Course at Annual Meeting
The free course, offered on Monday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., is open to all registrants.
- Search Scientific Abstracts Online
Search the more than 2,300 scientific abstracts that will be presented at the 65th Annual Meeting. - 2013 Annual Meeting Presenter Resource Guide.
The resource guide contains important information for abstract presenters to review including the steps to complete before the Annual Meeting, guidelines for creating a presentation, and deadlines to remember. - Welcome Message from Stanley Fahn, MD, FAAN, Chair, Meeting Management Committee
- New FREE NeuroSAE®: Annual Meeting Edition Now Available—AAN Member Exclusive
- Save Money at the Annual Meeting by Volunteering
- Travel Tips for San Diego
- What's Included With Your Registration?
- Brain Food Featured at the AAN Annual Meeting
About the AAN Annual Meeting
The AAN Annual Meeting is the world's most important annual event for neurologists and neuroscience professionals.
This March, more than 10,000 of your colleagues from across the globe will converge on San Diego to witness cutting-edge scientific presentations and comprehensive educational programs.
Who Attends?
The AAN Annual Meeting is the largest international meeting of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 12,000 attendees at last year's meeting in New Orleans, including:
- 2012 US attendees: 5,678
- 2012 international attendees: 3,588
- View the 2012 Attendee Profile (.pdf)
Learn more about San Diego:
Weather/Attire
The climate in San Diego in March is generally warm and pleasant, temperatures usually range from 66 degrees to 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
The AAN promotes business casual attire for the duration of the Annual Meeting. Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater to Annual Meeting activities since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary.
Upcoming Annual Meeting Dates and Locations
AAN 66th Annual Meeting
Philadelphia
April 26–May 3, 2014
AAN 67th Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
April 18–April 25, 2015
AAN 68th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC, Canada
April 16–April 23, 2016
What's New?
Returning and first-time attendees of the 2013 AAN Annual Meeting can expect a number of new offerings and an enhanced experience this year. New features and programs include:
2013 Annual Meeting Education Program Syllabi is Now Available!
Please visit www.call4.com/h2v/aan to download and save a copy of your registered program syllabi and slides. As a reminder, there will be no in-room handouts. Please view the download instructions for access.
No Host Dinners
Do you want to network with your fellow attendees? Sign up for a No Host Dinner! No Host Dinners facilitate a gathering of attendees in a casual dinner setting. Meet new people, make new connections and enjoy a great meal! All dinners will take place on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 6:30 PM. These events will take place at various restaurants throughout the Gaslamp District within walking distance of the convention center. For more details, visit concierge booths on the ground level of the San Diego Convention Center.
New Plenary Sessions Added
AAN Plenary Sessions are the signature science of the Annual Meeting. This year's sessions welcome an outstanding lineup of premier lecturers chosen by their peers. Join us as they address the latest challenges, breakthroughs, and advances in neuroscience.NEW! Controversies in Neuroscience Plenary Session
Thursday, March 21
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
NEW! Neurology Year in Review Plenary Session
Friday, March 22
5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Fewer Program Names and Types to Make Registration Easier
- "Seminars" now refer to any two-hour program, including previously named Therapy Programs, Kickoff Programs, and Seminars
- "Extended Seminars" now refer to any three-hour program, including previously named Case Studies and Extended Seminars
- Skills-based programming is now differentiated as follows: eight-hour programs are "Skills Workshops" and four-hour programs are "Skills Pavilions"
- Naming conventions will remain for specialty courses such as Morning Reports and Neuro Flash
Additional Extended Seminar and Skills Pavilion
Due to demand, we've added an additional Thursday evening Extended Seminars (formerly Case Study Programs) and an additional Skills Pavilion
Subspecialty Programming in One Day
All of this year's six Subspecialty in Focus tracks have been consolidated to a single day, without sacrificing quality—but now with the added benefit of offering attendees even more flexibility in their schedules!
Social Media and the Annual Meeting App
Connect with colleagues before, during and after the meeting using the AAN Annual Meeting Mobile App and social media.
Access Annual Meeting news and information straight from the AAN:
Like us on Facebook
Circle us on Google+
Follow us on Twitter
Join our Linkedin Group
View our latest videos on Youtube
Download the AAN Annual Meeting App
Resources
Access resources to help you make the most of your annual meeting experience.
- Download the AAN Annual Meeting App
- Download the Scientific Abstract Listing (.pdf)
- Annual Meeting Registration and Advance Program (.pdf)
- View the Hotel Map and Amenity List (.pdf)
- Download Annual Meeting Registration Worksheet (.pdf)
- Download Annual Meeting Registration Form (.pdf)
Are You A First–time AAN Annual Meeting Attendee?
With more than 11,000 attendees and nearly 300 top-quality sessions from which to choose, the AAN Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of neuroscience professionals. Below are resources designed to help you readily navigate your way through the week to ensure you get the most out from your Annual Meeting experience.
- AAN Annual Meeting Orientation
- On-site Information Booths – Available on the Lower and Upper Level of the San Diego Convention Center.
- Academy Central – Your one-stop shop at the Annual Meeting to find out about valuable AAN resources and special programs. Located in the Sails Pavilion at the San Diego Convention Center.
- AAN Annual Meeting Mobile App – Tap into the meeting wherever you are. View your itinerary and browse programs, events, abstracts, and much more from the convenience of your mobile phone or iPad®.
- Social Media Opportunities – Receive important updates, see who is attending, and join the conversation!
- AAN Annual Meeting events page on Facebook.
- Search for “AAN Annual Meeting” under Groups within LinkedIn to join the First Time Attendees group. You must be a registered attendee of the Annual Meeting to join.
- Are You a Medical Student, Resident, or Fellow? Visit “The Experience” to obtain valuable information and resources specific to those early in their career. Located in the Sails Pavilion at the San Diego Convention Center.
First Time Attendee Tips
AAN's Annual Meeting can be a bit overwhelming for a first time attendee. Who better to give advice on navigating the Annual Meeting than previous first timers?
We asked your fellow meeting attendees to share experiences and tips from their first time attending the Annual Meeting. Hear what they had to say.
Services
Child Care Information
A variety of child care options are available in San Diego. Check with the concierge at your hotel on or before your arrival to make your arrangements.
Luggage Check
No luggage check is available at the San Diego Convention Center. Check with your concierge at your hotel to make your arrangements.
Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided between designated official AAN hotels and the convention center. Schedules will be available at the San Diego Convention Center and will also be posted in each hotel lobby.
Internet Center
The Internet Center provides attendees with computer workstations and Internet access. Check email, search the AAN website, or complete online evaluations to obtain CME Credit.
Wireless Connection
Wireless Internet hotspots will be available at the San Diego Convention Center.
Business Center
The San Diego Convention Center has a business center that offers administrative and office services, including copy machines, faxes, and shipping services. The business center is located on the lobby level of the San Diego Convention Center.
First Aid Station
A First Aid station is located on the lobby level of the San Diego Convention Center. The station is staffed by licensed medical professionals and fully equipped with supplies, including automatic external defibrillators (AED). The station is operational throughout the duration of the Annual Meeting.
Annual Meeting Policies
Photography and Recording of Programs
The AAN strictly prohibits all unauthorized photography (flash, digital, or otherwise), audio and/or videotaping during the Annual Meeting. Equipment will be confiscated. Photography is allowed only in the Poster Sessions.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, AAN/AANI meetings and other related activities constitutes attendee's authorization to AAN's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee's image or voice in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings of the events and activities throughout the world and royalty free.
Cell Phones
The AAN requests that attendees turn cellular phones and pagers to vibrate mode upon entering all Annual Meeting programs.
Language
The official language of the Annual Meeting is English. No simultaneous translation is available.
No Smoking
The San Diego Convention Center is a nonsmoking facility. For the health and comfort of everyone, smoking is prohibited at Annual Meeting functions, which include all education and scientific activities and social functions.
Press Room
Only authorized media may use the Press Room at the Annual Meeting. Journalists must check in at the Press Room and provide proper credentials. For more information, contact Rachel Seroka at rseroka@aan.com or (612) 928–6129.
Changes in Education Programs
Select education programs carefully. An administrative fee of $20 ($30 after February 20, 2013) will be charged for program cancellations without a replacement program.
Canceled or Closed Programs
Education programs may be canceled or closed due to capacity or insufficient enrollment. In the event of cancellation, registration for the cancelled course will be fully refunded. The AAN is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation.
Cancellations/Refunds of Registration
- Until February 20, 2013: Refund less $50 administrative fee
- February 21–March 8, 2013: Refund less $100 administrative fee
- After March 8, 2013: No refund
- All cancellations must be submitted in writing to aanreg@cmrus.com or faxed to (415) 293–4071
- No-shows will not receive a refund
- Name substitutions are not permitted
- No refunds will be processed for amounts of $20 or less
Sports/Health
Sports Health Challenge
Win 2 Tickets to an Entertainment or Sporting Event of Your Choice* or a Marriott Marquis & Marina, San Diego, Hotel Package through the American Brain Foundation's 2013 Sports Health Challenge!
The American Brain Foundation is giving away one pair of premium level tickets to the winner's choice of one upcoming concert, theater, or regular season sporting event* and one Marriott Marquis & Marina, San Diego hotel package through a random drawing open to 2013 Annual Meeting registrants who are members of the American Academy of Neurology Section that earns the most points in the weeklong Sports Health Challenge in San Diego!
To enter, participate in any or all of the following 2013 Sports Health Challenge events listed below.
Participation in each session of an event (or each sport with regards to the Wii Tournament) is worth one point for your designated Section (E.g., if an eligible person participated in the Run/Walk for Brain Research, one session of USTA Cardio Tennis, Wii bowling, and two Morning Yoga classes, that person would receive 5 points for his or her designated Section's total). You may also enter by visiting the American Brain Foundation booth in Academy Central, located in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center.
Run/Walk for Brain Research Section Challenge
Tuesday, March 19th
6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Join the Sports Neurology Section for a friendly section challenge along the beautiful San Diego Bay waterfront. The AAN Sports Neurology Section has again initiated a section challenge in conjunction with the Run/Walk for Brain Research on Tuesday, March 19th from 6:30-8:30 a.m. in San Diego. Section members who wish to participate in the section challenge will be asked to indicate a section when they sign up for the event. If you have already registered for the Annual meeting in San Diego, please refer to your confirmation email that contains instructions about how to register for the Run/Walk for Brain Research and other events. For up to date information on current section challenge registrants, go to http://www.aan.com/go/about/sections.
To register for the Run/Walk, you will need to add it to your Annual Meeting Registration.
USTA Cardio Tennis–Registration Now Open!
The AAN Sports Neurology Section in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association will provide free morning Cardio Tennis events from 7:00-8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 18th, Wednesday, March 20 - Friday, March 22, 2013 in San Diego during the AAN's annual meeting. The event will take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, just a half a mile north of the convention center. This event is intended to help promote the health benefits of tennis, while bringing overall awareness to the sport. By exposing AAN members and their families to a fun morning of tennis, the Sports Neurology Section will begin the process of increasing awareness of how exercise can benefit neurologic health. Cardio Tennis is a safe and healthy workout designed for players of all ability and fitness levels. Participants will be asked to arrive at 6:45 a.m. to pick up their heart monitors. Tennis rackets are also provided free to participants. Registration is limited! To register, please go to the link below for the day you would like to participate. Contact Lynee Koester at lkoester@aan.com with questions.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Morning Yoga
Wake up your mind and body before a day filled with the latest breaking science and the best education. Yoga sessions, open to all experience levels, will be offered on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday mornings (March 17, 18 and 20) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Hotel in Point Loma and Vista meeting rooms. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Be sure to add this event to your Annual Meeting Itinerary although no registration is required. Yoga mats will be provided. This offering is open to meeting attendees and their spouses/guests Contact Missy Render at mrender@aan.com with questions.
American Brain Foundation Wii Sports Tournament Schedule
(1 point for each Wii sport played*)
Wii Bowling: Monday, March 18, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wii Basketball: Tuesday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wii Baseball: Wednesday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wii Golf: Thursday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wii Skiing: Friday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Brain Food Featured at the AAN Annual Meeting
During the 2013 Annual Meeting, attendees will be provided with foods that affect how the brain works and what keeps the mind functioning well. Breakfasts and lunches will consist of food that will provide you energy throughout the day to sustain you until break time. San Diego Convention Center chefs will create light, brain healthy, quick meals throughout each day.
Small break carts outside of program rooms will be an area to grab some great tasting, great food for your brain. Light snacks and perhaps a two-ounce power smoothie will be served so you return to your program filled with energy and ready to learn!
The AAN is proud to present this innovative program at the 65th AAN Annual Meeting and it's included with registration.
Join the AAN Annual Meeting: Sports and Health Enthusiast Attendees group.
