Annual Meeting Press Room Information

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The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Press Room serves hundreds of print, broadcast, and online reporters from around the world during the AAN Annual Meeting.

The 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology is set for April 21 through 28, 2012, in New Orleans. The AAN Annual Meeting will feature more than 2,000 scientific research presentations and key lectures on the latest advancements in the prevention and treatment of brain disorders. Check back as details about the 2012 AAN Annual Meeting become available.

Press Registration

Journalists with credentials can register now.

Press Room Policies

Annual Meeting registration fees are waived for journalists with credentials. Press badges are available only to working journalists and writers, who must show the proper credentials. Click here to view Press Room policies.

Press Credentials

The AAN accepts the following as credentials for press:

  • Business card clearly showing media affiliation (a print, online, or broadcast news organization) and position (editor, writer, producer, reporter)
  • Letter of assignment on official company letterhead from an editor of a recognized publication or a producer of a broadcast program certifying that you are covering the conference for the respective news organization
  • At least one published bylined sample of editorial and/or news work
  • Published bylined samples of coverage from previous year's AAN Annual Meeting (if applicable)

International Media

Members of non-US media are required to pre-register in advance of the 2012 Annual Meeting by April 13, 2012.

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