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Virtual Platform Guide
The following guide will help you get started at the virtual 2021 AAN Annual Meeting. Learn how to access and navigate the virtual platform. Use your computer and Google Chrome as your browser for the best experience.
How to Access
Logging In 1. Ensure you are registered for the meeting. If you need to register, visit AAN.com/21AM. 2. Starting April 15, 2021, visit the virtual platform login page at
AAN.com/VirtualAM (View the platform on your computer with Google Chrome as your browser for the best experience). 3. Type your email or 6-digit member ID and password (this is the same information you use to access AAN.com). 4. Click ”Log in.” 5. Trouble logging in? Check your email to confirm your credentials or email registration@aan.com.
How to Enter the Platform • Click Enter on the home screen—the brain—to enter the virtual platform lobby. • Once in the lobby, watch the daily video to hear about some of the can't- miss items, then begin exploring the platform. • Need help? Use the chat icon on the lower right-hand side of the screen to access tech support. To ensure you have the best virtual experience, we have real people with real-time answers who will be available to assist you any time during the virtual meeting.
Virtual platform lobby design is current as of March 19, 2021, and is subject to change. Navigating the Lobby In the lobby, you'll see different areas and various auditoriums, each featuring a variety of program types you can explore. Clicking on them will take you to further information and features, including:
Daily Welcome Video: Get a preview of what’s upcoming for the day and can’tmiss highlights!
Today's Education Courses: Click to view education programs using one or more teaching methods, including didactic, interactive, and case-based. Once you enter this auditorium, use tabs to navigate by courses happening on the day you are searching or future dates. Personalize your meeting experience by selecting "Add to My Agenda" for any education courses you wish to add to your schedule.
Today's Scientific Sessions: Click to view a group of abstracts covering a similar topic presented in an oral format with two opportunities for interactive audience Q&A. In this auditorium, you'll also find Neuroscience in the Clinic Sessions, Invited Science Sessions, and the Sunday, April 18, Emerging Science Session. Once you enter this auditorium, use tabs to navigate by science happening on the day you are searching or future dates. Personalize your meeting experience by selecting "Add to My Agenda" for any science you wish to add to your schedule.
Today's Plenary Sessions: From the hottest and timeliest science around COVID-19 to a year-end review of top findings, this year’s plenary sessions will feature an impressive lineup of researchers showcasing their very latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. Once you enter this auditorium, use tabs to navigate by plenary sessions happening on the day you are searching or future dates. Personalize your meeting experience by selecting "Add to My Agenda" for any plenary session you wish to add to your schedule. Learn more on page 23.
Experiential Learning Areas: Check out short, engaging talks and presentations designed to help you advance intellectually, personally, and professionally. Learn more on page 54.
Posters: Visit this area throughout the meeting to ask abstract authors questions during dedicated live video office hours and/or via other interactive chat features.
AAN Rewind: View programs that have already happened on demand within approximately 24 hours of the originally scheduled time. You can rewind and revisit your favorite Education Courses, Scientific Sessions, Plenary Sessions, and Experiential Learning Area Talks on the virtual platform through May 23, 2021.
Exhibits: Visit the engaging and dynamic virtual exhibit hall. Explore the latest products available to help improve your service to patients in the exhibit hall, which will be open throughout the conference. The virtual conference platform allows for attendees to have engaging conversations with industry representatives.
Industry Therapeutic Updates: Join live presentations to hear directly from industry representatives and learn more about therapies available to patients. Learn more on page 49.
Networking/Entertainment Hub: One location to find all of the meaningful networking and engagement opportunities you've been craving. With three opportunities per day to join casual video conversations with other attendees on different themes and topics, a photo booth, leaderboard, World Map to see who is at the meeting, and more, we've got virtual networking covered. Learn about all the opportunities on page 19.
Awards Theater: Looking for the best and brightest in the field of neurology? Stop by the Awards Theater to view the top leaders in science, including your colleagues from around the globe and in a variety of career stages. Access videos and download take-home tools and resources. Learn more on page 28.
AAN Showcase: Learn more about what the AAN has to offer through chat or one-on-one video with AAN staff about various products, interests, and services. Learn more on page 26.
Information: Access technical support about the virtual platform and get answers to all of your questions about the American Academy of Neurology from real people with real-time answers. You can find technical support in the same lower right-hand corner of the screen on every page of the virtual platform.
Main Menu: Use this navigation bar to access many of the same elements visible in the lobby. The Main Menu will also offer convenient direct access to claim CME, evening entertainment, programming for trainees, the FAQ, as well as "My Items," which includes any downloaded items from the AAN Showcase or exhibitors and your direct messages with other attendees.
