Organizer: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Website: aanannualmeeting.com
Typical Timing: April/May annually
The AAN Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, attracting over 14,000 attendees from more than 100 countries each year. As the premier event for the neurology community, the AAN Annual Meeting showcases the latest advances in neurological research, clinical practice, and therapeutics.
The meeting covers the entire spectrum of neurology, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and hundreds of other neurological conditions. This comprehensive approach enables cross-specialty learning and collaboration that is unique among major neurology conferences.
¶ Conference Scale and Scope
- Attendance: 14,000+ neurologists and neuroscience professionals
- Presentations: 3,000+ scientific abstracts
- Sessions: 250+ educational sessions
- Exhibitors: 250+ companies showcasing products
- Countries: 100+ represented globally
The neurodegenerative disease track covers:
- Alzheimer's Disease: Biomarkers, treatments, and care
- Parkinson's Disease: Movement disorders, deep brain stimulation
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Clinical trials and care
- Huntington's Disease: Genetic therapies and symptomatic treatment
- Frontotemporal Dementia: Variants and management strategies
¶ Stroke and Cerebrovascular
- Acute stroke treatment and intervention
- Stroke prevention strategies
- Vascular cognitive impairment
- Cerebral small vessel disease
- Advanced seizure diagnosis and treatment
- Epilepsy surgery evaluation
- Anti-seizure medication selection
- SUDEP prevention strategies
- Disease-modifying therapies
- Symptom management approaches
- Pediatric MS considerations
- Progressive MS treatments
- Headache and pain management
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Child neurology
- Sleep disorders
- Behavioral neurology
The AAN offers diverse session types:
- Platform Presentations: Oral abstract presentations of original research
- Poster Sessions: Interactive visual research displays
- Poster Rounds: Author-led poster discussions
- Seminars: In-depth educational sessions
- Workshops: Hands-on learning experiences
- Courses: Continuing medical education opportunities
- Day 1: Pre-conference courses, orientation sessions
- Days 2-4: Main sessions, poster presentations
- Day 5: Late-breaking science presentations, closing
¶ CME and Certification
The AAN Annual Meeting offers extensive continuing medical education:
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: Up to 42 credits available
- MOC Points: Maintenance of Certification credits
- International Recognition: ACGME, RCPSC, and other international accreditation
- Specialty Credits: Neurology-specific continuing education
- 2023 Boston: Return to full in-person format
- 2024 Denver: Focus on precision neurology
- 2025 Philadelphia: Advances in neurotechnology
- 2026 Los Angeles: Upcoming meeting details
- Tau PET imaging advances
- Blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's
- Novel Parkinson's therapeutics
- ALS treatment breakthroughs
- Stroke intervention techniques
- Digital health in neurology
The AAN Annual Meeting has shaped the field by:
- Disseminating groundbreaking research rapidly
- Fostering international collaboration
- Training the next generation of neurologists
- Influencing clinical practice guidelines
- Connecting researchers with industry partners