MINNEAPOLIS — Press registration is now open for journalists who would like to attend the 78th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The 2026 AAN Annual Meeting will be held from April 18-22 in Chicago and live online.
The AAN Annual Meeting brings together thousands of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, offering the latest scientific discoveries and advances in neurological research. There will be over 3,500 abstracts covering 25 neurology topics and specialties. The meeting will include late-breaking research, key lectures and more than 190 educational courses.
The AAN Annual Meeting Press Room will support journalists covering this research. The AAN Media and Public Relations team will be available in the Press Room at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago during the meeting, as well as online.
The AAN is committed to creating an enjoyable and safe experience for all attendees. Before registering, please read the AAN meeting policies on our Conference Guidelines page.
For instructions on how to apply for press registration, please visit our AAN Annual Meeting Press Registration Policies page. Members of the press are required to pre-register for the meeting in Chicago as well as for the online option.
The deadline for press registration is 3:00 p.m. ET, Friday, April 10, 2026.
Most abstracts for the AAN Annual Meeting, not including late-breaking science abstracts, will be made available online at 4:00 p.m., ET, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, unless otherwise noted by the AAN Media and Public Relations department. The embargoes for late-breaking science abstracts will be announced closer to the AAN Annual Meeting.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 40,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN’s mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine. Explore the latest in neurological disease and brain health, from the minds at the AAN at AAN.com or find us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube