How much does registration cost?

Full in-person registration at the early rate (until February 4, 2027) is $920 for neurologist members and $1,490 for nonmembers; student and senior members pay $30. Rates rise in the advance and standard periods.

Is there an online-only option?

Yes. Online-only registration gives access to the mobile app and online platform during the live meeting; early rates start at $590 for physician members and $950 for nonmembers.

The AAN has a vetted hotel room block near the convention center; book by April 1, 2027 for the best rates. The venue is served by Metro's green and yellow lines at Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center.

2027 AAN Annual Meeting

Name: 2027 AAN Annual Meeting
Start: 2027-05-01T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-05T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

About this event

The AAN Annual Meeting is the American Academy of Neurology's yearly congress, where neurologists, researchers, advanced practice providers, residents and industry meet for education, new science and networking. The 2027 meeting runs May 1–5 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, with a full online option.

Programme

The programme combines education courses across neurology subspecialties, plenary sessions where field leaders present breakthrough research and debated issues, and thousands of scientific abstracts. Continuing medical education is provided by the ACCME-accredited American Academy of Neurology Institute.

Exhibit hall

The exhibit hall shows the latest technology, research and products for neurology, and hosts presentations and events including the Innovation Hub.

Key figures

The 2026 meeting in Chicago drew 16,340 people in person and online, including 2,424 online-only attendees, with 4,823 regular and 329 late-breaking abstract submissions. The 2025 meeting in San Diego drew 14,886.

Tickets & passes

Neurologist member (full, early) — USD 920: In-person + online access; early rate ends Feb 4, 2027 ($1,220 standard)
Nonmember (full, early) — USD 1,490: In-person + online access; early rate ends Feb 4, 2027 ($1,970 standard)
Student or Senior member (full, early) — USD 30: In-person + online access
Nonmember (online only, early) — USD 950: Online platform during the live meeting

attendees in 2026: 16,340
abstract submissions in 2026: 4,823
online attendees in 2026: 2,424

2027 AAN Annual Meeting is a Healthcare event taking place 1-5 May 2027 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, United States.