2026 Annual Meeting | Advocacy Speed Networking: Fostering Collaboration and Collective Action

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (Practice and Policy)

Director(s) Kara Stavros, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) Practice, Policy, and Ethics

Learning Objectives Ready to power up your passion for neurology and advocacy—all in one fast-paced, high-energy event? Join us for Advocacy Speed Networking, a dynamic, interactive session designed to spark connections, fuel conversations, and build a stronger network of neurology advocates like you.
In this engaging program, you’ll rotate through brief, timed rounds of one-on-one or small-group conversations with fellow neurologists and advocacy-minded colleagues. Each round comes with a fresh, thought-provoking conversation prompt to keep the ideas flowing and the dialogue meaningful—no awkward silences here!
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just beginning your journey, this is your chance to exchange ideas and experiences, discover new advocacy strategies, learn how to deepen your engagement in AAN advocacy, and build lasting connections with colleagues who share your passion for making a difference. Leave with new allies, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to advocacy in neurology.

CME Available 0.75 CME credit

Program Tracks Networking

Teaching Styles Interactive, Audience Participation

Event Timeline
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM CDT	Networking	Advocacy Speed Networking: Fostering Collaboration and Collective Action Kara Stavros, MD, FAAN, Eva K. Ritzl, MD, MBA, FRCP (Glasgow), FAAN, Alejandro Vargas, MD, MS, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Kara Stavros, MD, FAAN	Dr. Stavros has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Springer Healthcare LLC. Dr. Stavros has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Medical Society.
Eva K. Ritzl, MD, MBA, FRCP (Glasgow), FAAN	Dr. Ritzl has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for various law firms. Dr. Ritzl has a non-compensated relationship as a Advocacy committee co-chair and CPT and RUC representation with ACNS that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Ritzl has a non-compensated relationship as a Health Policy committee member with AAN that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Ritzl has a non-compensated relationship as a AAN HOD Alternate Delegate with AAN that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Ritzl has a non-compensated relationship as a Epic Neurosciences steering board with Epic that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Alejandro Vargas, MD, MS, FAAN	Dr. Vargas has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Bayer U.S. LLC Pharmaceuticals.

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