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Experience New Ways to Connect and Thrive 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 17, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
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.
Native Thunder Productions
Presents Story Telling
Through Native Dancing
8:15 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dressed in colorful, vibrant, handmade traditional clothing, Native
Thunder Productions uses compelling dance, vocal, and drum
performances to tell the story of their people, while a three-time
world champion hoop dancer
uses 22 hoops to tell a story of
the creation of life.
Sixwire
8:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Five veterans of touring,
recording, and songwriting who adopted their name from the
six-string guitar—a fitting tribute to the instrument around which
their sound is based—will bring their
unique pop-country-meets-classic-rock,
high-energy show to the Annual Meeting.
Since 2000, Sixwire has achieved
chart success, made many television
appearances—including regular spots
on ABC’s “Nashville”—and performed
around the world with dozens of iconic
musical stars.
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
Monday, April 18, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Attend the opening reception to mingle with fellow attendees and
preview the latest products and services available in the neurologic
industry. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The
exhibits will be open at this time.
Sponsored by:
Run/Walk
Tuesday, April 19, 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 stunning Vancouver 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. Water and
refreshments will be available
following the race. The
registration fee is $40.
For registration and details,
visit AAN.com/view/RunWalk
or contact Andrew Halverson
at ahalverson@aan.com or
(612) 928-6117.
Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 19, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join AAN leaders as they honor the recipients of the 2016 AAN and
American Brain Foundation Awards. From enterprising high school
students to world-renowned researchers, this program recognizes
some of the top accomplishments in neuroscience research. Past
keynote speakers on the importance of curing neurologic diseases
include Walter Mondale, Ben Utecht, Billy McLaughlin, Dame Julie
Andrews, Cuba Gooding Jr., Leeza Gibbons, and Michael J. Fox.
Tickets will be available for $60 through registration in February 2016.
Buy a ticket and show your support for award recipients.
Reserve a Department Table and Be Recognized
Bring your department together and gain exposure for your team at the
Awards Luncheon by reserving a department table. Give your residents
and fellows the chance to sit together with department faculty and chairs
in a place of honor among the top minds in the neurology/neuroscience
academic community. For
questions, contact Laurie
Dixon at ldixon@aan.com or
(612) 928-6154. Registration
for departments for the
Awards Luncheon will open in
February 2016.
162 2016 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Listing