
American Neurological Association - ANA Annual Meeting 2026
Event Date
October 17–20, 2026
Location
San Diego, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ANA Annual Meeting is the flagship event of the American Neurological Association (ANA), convening in San Diego, California for its 151st Annual Meeting (ANA2026). The ANA describes itself as the only professional society devoted to academic researchers and physician-scientists working toward a world without neurological disease through careers that combine discovery, education, and clinical care. The meeting draws the nation's top academic neurologists and neuroscientists, along with international colleagues, to share groundbreaking research and advance their careers.
The program features six main symposia highlighting conceptual and therapeutic advances across a range of neurologic disease states, alongside interactive lunch workshops, special interest group sessions, and the ANA's celebrated poster sessions. Signature offerings include the ANA Clinical Trials Course and the ANA-NINDS Career Development Symposium.
Attendees span every career stage — from pre-eminent scholars and department chairs to early-career neurologists, trainees, and students. With its relatively intimate size, the meeting is valued for high-quality science paired with strong opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional development. It is worth attending for clinicians and researchers seeking the latest advances in neurology and neuroscience.
Show Highlights
Key features of ANA2026 include:
- Six main scientific symposia highlighting groundbreaking conceptual and therapeutic advances across a variety of neurologic disease states.
- Interactive lunch workshops and special interest group (SIG) sessions.
- The ANA's celebrated poster sessions in the Exhibit & Poster Hall.
- The ANA Clinical Trials Course, available as an add-on or standalone registration.
- The ANA-NINDS Career Development Symposium, supporting the next generation of clinician-researchers.
- An Opening Symposium and President's Reception.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for eligible sessions, with full-meeting registration including a recordings package of all plenaries.
Booth Pricing
The official website did not publish specific booth or tabletop prices; full pricing is detailed in the ANA2026 Prospectus. The ANA notes that 2026 exhibitors receive a complimentary 6-foot tabletop in the main meeting space at the Sheraton San Diego Resort. Each purchased booth/tabletop includes one complimentary tabletop available in the main meeting space from Saturday at 12:00 PM PT through Tuesday at 12:00 PM PT, on a first-come, first-served basis, extending exhibitor presence beyond the Exhibit & Poster Hall.
Registration
Registration for ANA2026 is open online through the ANA member portal. Passes are offered at Early Bird and Late/Onsite rates, and pricing varies by ANA membership status and career level (Fellow, Member, Associate, Senior Fellow, Student, and Low- and Middle-Income Country categories).
Representative ANA member rates (U.S., Canada & high-income countries):
- Full Meeting: $650 early bird / $700 late-onsite
- One-Day: $395 early bird / $420 late-onsite
- Opening Symposium Only: $175 early bird / $200 late-onsite
- Student Full Meeting: $125
- Associate/Trainee Full Meeting: $200 early bird / $225 late-onsite
Representative non-member rates (senior faculty, U.S./high-income):
- Full Meeting: $1,300 early bird / $1,350 late-onsite
The ANA notes that a member registration plus ANA membership together cost less than the non-member registration rate. Add-on options include the ANA Clinical Trials Course. Guest passes for the Opening Symposium and President's Reception are $100 each for members and $140 each for non-members. Media must register in advance and check in at the on-site Press Room.
History
The American Neurological Association was founded in 1875 and is the premier professional society of academic neurologists and neuroscientists devoted to understanding and treating diseases of the nervous system. For over 150 years, the ANA has included the world's leading academic neurologists among its members, and in 2015 the association expanded membership to include students and trainees to prepare the next generation of clinician-researchers. The ANA also publishes the prestigious monthly journal Annals of Neurology and the open-access Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. The San Diego gathering marks the 151st Annual Meeting, following the 150th (ANA2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ANA 2026 Annual Meeting held?
The 151st Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA2026) takes place October 17-20, 2026, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, 1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, California.
Who should attend the ANA Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for academic neurologists, neuroscientists, physician-scientists, and clinician-researchers at every career stage, from department chairs and senior faculty to early-career neurologists, trainees, residents, and students. International attendees are also welcomed.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is open online through the ANA member portal, with Early Bird and Late/Onsite rates that vary by membership status and career level. For example, ANA member full-meeting registration is $650 early bird / $700 late-onsite, while student full-meeting registration is $125.
What programming does the meeting include?
ANA2026 features six main scientific symposia, interactive lunch workshops, special interest group sessions, poster sessions, an Opening Symposium, the ANA Clinical Trials Course, and the ANA-NINDS Career Development Symposium. CME credit is available for eligible sessions.
How do I get to the venue from the airport, and is parking available?
San Diego International Airport is about 3 miles (a 10-minute drive) from the Sheraton San Diego Resort, which offers a complimentary airport shuttle roughly every 20-25 minutes. On-site parking is $47 per day for self-parking and $65 per day for valet.
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