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The 2026 AAN Annual Meeting will take place April 18−22, 2026, in Chicago at the (2301 S. Indiana Ave) and online. 

Both registration types include access to the Annual Meeting mobile app and online platform during the live conference dates through May 20, 2026 (Adding on demand to registration extends access to recordings through March 1, 2027). Full registration is the only way to have full access to the meeting in Chicago, including the exhibit hall, Annual Meeting Party, networking events, and more. 

Annual Meeting registrants can upgrade their registration to include Annual Meeting On Demand, which extends access to session recordings through March 1, 2027, at up to 55% off the regular On Demand price. To upgrade at this lower rate, contact the by May 20, 2026. Annual Meeting On Demand recordings will be available to purchasers via the  starting May 21, 2026.  

The following complimentary services will be provided at the McCormick Place West Building: 

• ATMs
• Basic wireless internet
• Coat and luggage check
• FedEx
• First aid
• Lactation room
• Prayer room 

The 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago takes a digital-first approach to all promotional communications, reducing the use of single-use materials—like signs—on-site and using recyclable/compostable materials and environmentally friendly inks wherever possible for remaining single-use materials. The AAN also looks for opportunities to repurpose materials from past meetings to reduce waste. McCormick Place is committed to sustainability through partnership with contractors and vendors.  

The skills workshops will appear as an option you can select when registering for full conference registration. The skills workshops are available with full conference registration only and take place in person only. They will not be available as recordings. There is an additional registration fee for each workshop, and space is limited.

The deadline to complete evaluations to get your CME credits is May 20, 2026 (or March 1, 2027, with Annual Meeting On Demand). Transcripts will be available upon evaluation submission. AAN members can also access their transcript via NeuroTracker^™.

Yes. You are not required to attend in Chicago in order to access the online session recordings. If you are interested in only the conference recordings, you may choose online-only conference registration, which will give you access to sessions from Chicago in the online platform.

Yes. Members from low- ²¹²Ô»å lower-middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) automatically receive waived or discounted registration when they log in with a Member ID associated with one of the countries listed.

Access resources related to traveling to the meeting, including a letter of announcement.

For questions regarding your registration or the meeting, contact the .

Full / full + On Demand registration cancellation 
You may cancel your full registration for a full refund through January 22, 2026. Cancellations of full registrations requested January 23 through March 19, 2026, will be refunded less a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations March 20, 2026, and after.

You may change from full registration or full + On Demand registration to an online registration for the difference in rates at any time through Friday, April 10, 2026. No refunds will be granted for changes April 11, 2026, and after.  

Cancellations and change requests must be made in writing through the .

Full registrations are non-transferable to another individual.

Additional program cancellation
Registrations for skills workshops, Annual Meeting Party guest tickets, and the Run/Walk can be canceled for no penalty and receive a full refund through April 10, 2026. No refunds will be granted for any additional program cancellations April 11, 2026, and after.

Online / online + On Demand registration cancellation 
You may change from online or online + On Demand registration to a full registration for the difference in rates at any time. Cancellation of online or online + On Demand registrations are not allowed. All sales for online programs, including online conferences are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable to another individual.  

You will be able to earn up to 378 CME credits. This quantity is accurate as of January 2026 and is subject to change as the program is updated.

The deadline to claim CME is May 20, 2026, for regular conference registration. If you add Annual Meeting On Demand, you will have until March 1, 2027, to claim CME.

The AAN strives to make our conferences accessible. The AAN is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive organization that respects and values the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. We are continually improving our on-site offerings and digital assets to comply with current best practices and accessibility guidelines. Registrants may request accommodation through the registration process. If you have questions regarding the accessibility of the in-person or online experience and associated content, please contact Member Services at (800) 879-1960, memberservices@aan.com, or conference staff. 

The daily attendee lunch always includes one option that is vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, and one vegetarian option. Kosher and halal meals must be special-ordered. The deadline to order these meals has passed. Contact registration@aan.com with questions. 

The includes information about parking, restrooms, elevators, and more. Limited wheelchairs and scooters will be available for use within McCormick Place West for a single day for any unexpected mobility concerns. Additional information and access to equipment are available at Meeting Info & Tech Support at the West Concourse Concierge Desk and the Central Concourse. Wheelchairs and scooters can be rented from the vendors below if needed for several days: 

Scootaround Mobility Solutions 
888-441-7575 
info@mobility-source.com

Other accommodations include:

Seating: There is reserved seating in front of W375de for the plenary session. For other programs, if you need assistance finding a seat near the front of the room, please ask a course monitor. Monitors will be stationed near the door of the room and have a white ribbon indicating that they are the monitors.

Streaming and Recordings: Livestreaming and program recordings will be available in the online platform and the mobile app. Recordings will be available within 48 hours of the end of the program. Closed captioning is provided through Wordly but not offered in the room.

Hotels: All hotels in the AAN room block are accessible. If you booked within the block, there was an option to indicate if you needed an accessible room, roll-in shower, etc., on the form. If you are unsure of your booking, please contact registration.

Annual Meeting Party: The Annual Meeting party on Sunday, April 19, will be held at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

• Free transportation to and from the event will be provided for hotels within the AAN housing block, with the final shuttle departing at 10:30 p.m. CT. For additional transportation assistance or to request a wheelchair-accessible transfer, please contact Rhode Transportation. Prior to the meeting aantransportation@rhodeplaning.com; onsite (312)-566-7996 during regularly scheduled shuttle hours, and reservations should be made at least 20 minutes in advance of desired pick-up time.

Navigation: Please plan to download the AAN conferences mobile app for the best navigation experience. The type in the room locator is very small, but accessing on the mobile app will allow you to zoom in and adjust the text size for better readability. 

Please contact registration@aan.com with questions. 

The following accommodations are available for those with visual impairment: 

Presentations and Materials: Presenters at the AAN are directed to ensure their slides are high contrast for easy readability. Program materials will also be available for download online and on the app, assuming the presenter chooses to share the slides.

Seating: There is reserved seating in the front of room W375de for the plenary session. For other programs, if you need assistance finding a seat near the front of the room, please ask a course monitor. Monitors will be stationed near the door of the room and have a white ribbon indicating that they are the monitor.

Streaming and Recordings: Livestreaming and program recordings will be available in the online platform and the mobile app. Recordings will be available within 48 hours of the end of the program. Closed captioning is provided through Wordly but not offered in the room.

Navigation: Please plan to download the AAN conferences mobile app for the best navigation experience. The type in the room locator is very small, but accessing on the mobile app will allow you to zoom in and adjust the text size for better readability. 

The following accommodations are available for those with auditory impairment: 

Microphones: All programming rooms and Hubs have microphones on stage that presenters are instructed to speak into.

Presentations and Materials: Presenters at the AAN are directed to ensure their slides are high contrast for easy readability. Program materials will also be available for download online and on the app, assuming the presenter chooses to share the slides.

Seating: There is reserved seating in the front of room W375de for the plenary session. For other programs, if you need assistance finding a seat near the front of the room, please ask a course monitor. Monitors will be stationed near the door of the room and have a white ribbon indicating that they are the monitor.

Streaming and Recordings: Livestreaming and program recordings will be available in the online platform and the mobile app. Recordings will be available within 48 hours of the end of the program. Closed captioning is provided through Wordly but not offered in the room.

The lactation room is room W191 at McCormick Place West and will be available with a changing station, private nursing/pumping areas, and a refrigerator. 

Yes, the designated prayer room is W177 at McCormick Place West.

The AAN has partnered with to offer attendee-paid on-site childcare at McCormick Place West during the core hours of the Annual Meeting. The childcare room is W181a. Learn more. 

If you provided your pronouns when registering for the meeting, this information will be printed on your badge. If you would like to have your pronouns printed on your badge, you may do so by visiting Assisted Registration or by adding a pronoun sticker available near registration. 

The official language of AAN conferences is English, except for content specifically developed in a different language. The AAN is offering easy-to-use, live AI translation for 60+ languages, making the Annual Meeting more accessible and engaging than ever before! Translation will be available for all registration types at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn more.

There is a private “Family Restroom” near each set of restrooms in McCormick Place West.