Connect at Social Events There’s no better way to combine an evening of great fun and entertainment with unparalleled networking than to experience the Opening Party, Closing Party Happy Hour—or both. Whether you attend the Annual Meeting at the beginning or the end, these exciting social events are not-to-be-missed.
Opening Party
Sunday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Each registered meeting attendee will receive one free ticket to this event. Guest tickets are available through registration for $50.
Neurobowl®
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. This popular event hosted by AAN former president Thomas R. Swift, MD, FAAN, is one of the Annual Meeting’s premier happenings. Neurobowl showcases the best and brightest in neurology competing for the coveted Neurobowl trophy in an entertaining game-show format.
NEW! Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
Monday, April 24, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Sponsored by:
Open to all Annual Meeting attendees, this new event extends hall hours to give attendees an opportunity to mingle with exhibitors. Light snacks and beverages are served in the Exhibit Hall, Monday, April 24, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
2017 AAN Run/Walk for Brain Research
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Support research in neurology and join us for a 5k run or one-mile walk along the scenic Boston waterfront. Both occasional and seasoned runners, as well as walkers, will enjoy this beautiful event for a good cause. All proceeds will go to help support brain research. The race is open to all meeting attendees and their families. Refreshments will be available following the race. The registration fee is $50.
Trinity Irish Dance Company 8:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
Billed as “everything you expect but nothing you imagine,” Trinity Irish Dance Company quickly dispels whatever notions you may have about Irish dance. The company dazzles audiences with hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility, aerial grace, and the awe-inspiring precision of its dancers that led them to win an unprecedented 17 World Championships for the US and appearances in feature films by Disney, DreamWorks, Touchstone, and Universal and on the Tonight Show.
Live DJ and Dancing: 9:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Get down with friends and colleagues to some of the most memorable dance tunes spanning the past six decades.
NEW! Exhibit Hall Opening Lunch Sunday, April 23, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sponsored by:
Attend the opening lunch to mingle with fellow attendees and preview the latest products and services available in the neurologic industry. The exhibits will be open at this time.
138 2017 AAN Annual Meeting Science Program
Bus service to and from the race site will be provided. For registration and details, visit AAN.com/view/SocialEvents or contact Andrew Halverson at ahalverson@aan.com or (612) 928-6117.
Closing Party Happy Hour Friday, April 28, 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of a great meeting at a special early-evening happy hour event! Enjoy drinks, and socializing with colleagues, and swing out to your favorite jazz standards with a live performance by NEUROJAZZ, a four-piece ensemble led by AAN member Phillip Pearl, MD, FAAN. Each registered meeting attendee will receive one free ticket to this event. Guest tickets are available through registration for $50.
Reunion/In Conjunction With Meetings
Reconnect with your peers and program directors, and network with your fellow alumni at various department reunion meetings occurring throughout the Annual Meeting. These In Conjunction With (ICW) Meetings, formerly known as Affiliate Meetings, are designed for functions that include Annual Meeting attendees but are not planned by or sponsored by the AAN. If your department is interested in hosting its alumni meeting during the 2017 Annual Meeting, reserve your meeting today at AAN.com/view/ICW or by contacting Grace Henderson at ICW@aan.com or (612) 928-6103.