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What to bring

Most attendees wear business or business casual attire. Temperatures in April typically range in the 50s°F (10 – 15°C) but can be unpredictable. We recommend packing layers.

We also highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes throughout the meeting, as McCormick Place West is large. If you track your steps, the Annual Meeting will make it easy to hit your step goal, so be sure to charge your tracker!

Pack your AAN green to show your spirit throughout the week!

Bring a reusable water bottle. As part of the AAN’s sustainability efforts, water fill stations will be provided around the convention center as an alternative to single-use plastic water bottles.

Shuttles

Shuttle service to and from Chicago O’Hare International Airport is available through Airport Express at a lower rate than your standard ride share.

Daily shuttle service to and from McCormick Place West will be provided for hotels within the AAN block that are located one or more miles away. Visit “Shuttles” under “Conference Information” in the AAN Conferences mobile app to download hotel-specific schedules, access a 360-degree street view of the boarding location at each hotel, and download a link to real-time shuttle wait times.

For additional transportation assistance or to request a wheelchair-accessible transfer, please contact Rhode Transportation. Prior to the meeting, email aantransportation@rhodeplanning.com; when on-site, call (312)-566-7996 during regularly scheduled shuttle hours. Reservations should be made at least 20 minutes in advance of the desired pick-up time. 

Badge pick up and registration

After arriving at the  (2301 S. Indiana Ave), head to Registration in W183a to pick up your badge. You may check in using the barcode in your confirmation email or by providing your name. Registration is open: 

• Friday, April 17: 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, April 18: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 19: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 20: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 21: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 22: 6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

Annual Meeting party

Sunday, April 19, 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Come together with your friends and colleagues for an electrifying night of science, celebration, and connection when the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú takes over the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fabulous food, libations, and toe-tapping live tunes. Learn more.

Attendee meals

Breakfast

A light breakfast for attendees will be served near the course rooms before the first course of the day on Saturday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m. 

Lunch

Boxed lunches will be served for Annual Meeting attendees Saturday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Vegan and gluten-free options will be available, and all meals are nut-free. Available while quantities last.

The AAN has partnered with McCormick Place and to donate uneaten meals from the Annual Meeting to those facing hunger in Chicago. 

Coffee and tea breaks

Coffee and tea will be available each day at breakfast. You can also find coffee and tea throughout the conference:

• Daily “Coffee Connects” starting at 8:00 a.m. in the Research Hub (W193b)
• Morning poster sessions in Hall F
• Buzz Cafes in the Exhibit Hall
• La Brea Coffee on Level 2 of McCormick Place West and Starbucks on Level 3 

Happy hours

In addition to the Annual Meeting Party on Sunday, April 19, and the Exhibit Hall Networking Crawl on Monday, April 20, there will be two happy hours on the Level 3 central concourse on Saturday, April 18, 4:30–5:30 p.m., and Tuesday, April 21, 5:00–6:00 p.m. Grab a drink and mingle with friends and colleagues!

Info for speakers and presenters

Speakers or presenters with materials or a presentation to upload should go to the Speaker Ready room in W185d during these hours: 

• Friday, April 17: 12:00–5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 18: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 19: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 20: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 21: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 
• Wednesday, April 22: 6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Please upload your presentation 24 hours in advance, if possible. Looking for information about your program? Log in to the to view your presentation date, time, and location.

Seating in course rooms

Seating in course rooms may be limited, so plan on arriving early. If a course room is full, please check the AAN Conferences mobile app for livestream information.

Coat and luggage check

Coat and luggage check will be open on Level 1 of McCormick Place West near the hotel shuttle area throughout the Annual Meeting. Items must be picked up within 15 minutes of the last event of the day, or they will be turned into lost and found. Expect longer lines for coat and luggage check on Tuesday and Wednesday of the meeting.

Accessibility

Please reference our frequently asked questions for more information, or contact registration@aan.com with questions.

Explore Chicago

 has a wealth of information about dining, entertainment, and more. If it’s your first time in the city, be sure to check out the can’t-miss items for your  

Information brochures from Choose Chicago will also be available on Level 1 of McCormick Place at the Transportation Center.

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