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Find your people and fuel your passions at one of these exciting Annual Meeting opportunities, where you can connect with friends and colleagues from around the world.

Annual Meeting Party

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. PT 

Head over to San Diego’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, where the streets will come alive with music, dancing, and engaging activities. Explore a diverse array of businesses while savoring a feast of visual and culinary delights.   

Food options will range from Italian to Mexican, and from traditional bar and diner fare to Southern comfort food. Grab your beer, wine, or soda to enjoy a 15-minute escape room experience, giant-sized yard games, game tables, live music from The Trip, Instagram-worthy seating areas, and even a larger-than-life Lite-Brite. 

One complimentary entry is included with registration. Guest tickets can be purchased for $125 before 6:00 p.m. on April 6 by visiting the registration desk or emailing Registration Support. Tickets are available for on-site purchase at the event for $150 each. Guests must be 21 years old or older.

Free transportation to and from the event will be provided for shuttle-designated hotels within the AAN housing block with the final shuttle departing at 10:30 p.m.

Run/Walk for Brain Health

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. PT 

Wake up with an invigorating 5K morning run or walk to support brain health.  with your Annual Meeting full registration at $50 per participant.

The Run/Walk for Brain Health is sponsored by: 

American Brain Foundation Commitment to Cures Gala

Saturday, April 5, 2025, Reception at 6:00 p.m. PT, Dinner & Program at 7:00 p.m. PT / Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

Celebrate and support brain disease research while learning about new breakthroughs and hearing extraordinary stories from those living with brain disease. Reserve your ticket when registering for the AAN Annual Meeting. .

Advocacy Day

Sunday, April 6

The 2025 Presidential Plenary Session will focus on advocacy in neurology. To expand on this theme, the Practice and Policy Hub will feature an entire day of programming designed to help participants build key skills for engaging in AAN advocacy. See the full programming lineup and join the celebration by wearing your AAN green!

Business Administrator Day

Monday, April 7

Explore how neurology business leaders can bring principles inspired by the ocean into their work environments. Sessions will focus on the latest trends in health care management, strategies for working with new physician leaders and the next generation of administrators, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance in a demanding industry. The program will also feature an inspiring presentation from , Navy Seal Lieutenant Commander (Ret.), on Leadership Lessons from a Navy Seal.

Exhibit Hall networking and events

Regional Injection Training and ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Program, Presented by AbbVie Medical Institute

Join us for an interactive, hands-on cadaver workshop, presented by AbbVie Medical Institute. This program is recommended for healthcare providers with 2+ years of toxin injection experience.

This training offering is designed to provide physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with advanced considerations regarding functional anatomy, treatment planning, and injection technique in Adult Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, and Chronic Migraine management.  With engaging clinical presentations, discussions, ​and hands-on cadaver workshops conducted ​by industry thought leaders, participants gain ​an in-depth understanding of the approved injection procedures and practice honing their injection skills.

The program will occur in a mobile lab directly located in the exhibit hall. Program indication, faculty, dates, and times are presented below.

Program Dates/Times

Chronic Migraine - Sunday, April 6, 2025

Track 1: Andrew Blumenfeld, MD

• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Track 2: Kavita Kalidas, MD

• 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Adult Spasticity - Monday, April 7, 2025

Track 1: Martin Taylor, DO, PhD

• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Track 2: Cassandra List, MD

• 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cervical Dystonia – Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Track 1: Sandeep Thakkar, DO

• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Track 2: Laxman Bahroo, DO

• 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration for these sessions must be done in person in the Exhibit Hall. Registration opens at 8 am on Sunday, April 6. Visit our cadaver workshop registration booth located in Exhibit Hall D.

Space for these programs is limited and will fill up quickly. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.  

Additional events in the Exhibit Hall

Opening Luncheon

• Sunday, April 6, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. PT.
• Get ready for fun, food, and entertainment. 

Networking Crawl

• Monday, April 7, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. PT.
• Discover new cuisines and contacts during this delicious walking food tour around the exhibit hall.

Puppy Park

• Every day.
• Take a load off...with puppies! Pet, play, and snap photos with lots of cute, furry friends. 

Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall hours:  

• Sunday, April 6, 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.   
• Monday, April 7, 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.   
• Tuesday, April 8, 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.   
• Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  

Florbetapir F 18 Live Reader Training by Eli Lilly and Company

This is a medical education training on the interpretation of florbetapir F 18 amyloid PET scans. Seating is limited to 75 US health care professionals. .

Learn more.

Pickleball

Join us for pickleball at the Annual Meeting April 5 to April 9! Each day is packed with opportunities to play and learn in a fun and supportive environment.

• Sign-up play: Available from 7:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Players must sign up in advance to ensure court availability.
• Open play: From 9:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. daily. No prior registration is needed; join games on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Lessons: Daily at 12:30 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to register for sign-up play sessions in advance or at the venue. All necessary equipment will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own paddles and balls. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled play or lesson time.

Interested in showing attendees the basics? We are seeking instructors for daily lessons on Monday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 9. Reach out to Erin Jackson to sign up.

In Conjunction With (ICW) Meetings

Affiliated organizations are welcome to meet and host functions during AAN-approved dates and times in conjunction with the 2025 AAN Annual Meeting. Learn more. 

Futures in Neurological Research Boot Camp

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. PT 

A perfect opportunity for medical students, residents, and fellows to receive resources on successful research strategies and outcomes and take part in valuable networking and table discussions. Come learn from established clinician scientists and NINDS leadership! Registration is now closed.

Medical Student Symposium: Careers in Neurology

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 12:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PT 

Medical students can familiarize themselves with the various subspecialty areas in neurology while making meaningful connections with residents and neurologists. Registration is now closed.

Trainee and Faculty Networking Reception

Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. PT / Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 

Trainees and faculty can hear about and share experiences, as well as prospects of clerkship, residency, fellowships, and other neurology career opportunities. 

Charcot'd Breakers

Grab a friend and dive into a captivating puzzle series located throughout the convention center designed exclusively for neurologists and brain enthusiasts. Solve all the brain-teasing challenges to win a prize. Are you up for the challenge?   

Brain breaks

Rest is good for your brain! Take a mental pause, relax, and refresh with your friends over these fun activities throughout the convention center.

Java, Juice & Jobs

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. PT 

A chance for career seekers to network and find new career opportunities that align with their career goals.