FAQs
REGISTRATION FAQs
When does the annual meeting officially begin and end?
The 150th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA2025) will run from September 13-16, 2025, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MD. The Opening Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm EDT.
Do I have to be a member to attend?
No, but ANA members enjoy reduced Annual Meeting registration fees. Membership dues for 2025 must be paid by Wednesday, August 6, 2025, to qualify for reduced registration fees.
How can I become an ANA member and receive discounted registration rates and other member benefits?
To join or renew your ANA membership you must complete our online membership form. For general information and membership inquiries please contact ANA’s Membership Coordinator, Nicole Baus at [email protected].
If I submitted an abstract, do I need to register and pay the registration fee?
Yes, you must register and pay the registration fee to present your abstract at the meeting. ANA does not offer discounts for poster abstract presenters and the abstract handling fee is a separate fee.
What does my registration fee include?
Full Meeting Registration includes all sessions, breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. The Full Meeting Registration also includes the meetings recordings package of all plenaries.
One-day Meeting Registration includes all sessions for that day, as well as breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks.
What are the registration deadlines?
The early bird deadline is Wednesday, August 6, 2025. After August 6, standard/onsite rates will apply. Visit the ANA2025 Registration page for more pricing details.
If I have questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations, who should I contact?
Questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation at ANA2025, please contact ANA’s Meetings Manager, Jennifer Summers at [email protected] to discuss your requirements. The ANA cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.
How do I pay for registration?
Registration must be paid online using a valid credit card (VISA, Mastercard, and American Express ONLY). Full payment must accompany all registrations, and registration will not be final until payment is received. Please contact Jennifer Summers at [email protected] with any registration questions.
Can someone from my organization or company pay for my registration?
Yes. If someone would like to pay for your registration, please contact Jennifer Summers at [email protected].
I’ve already registered but cannot attend. Can I cancel or transfer my registration?
ANA does not offer transferable registration. To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request with your registration confirmation must be received by Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Please send your request to Jennifer Summers, ANA’s Meetings Manager at [email protected]. Cancellation requests received by August 6 will receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee. Refunds will be processed after the Annual Meeting. All requests received after August 6 will forfeit 100% of monies paid.
I was sent a registration promo code but did not use it to register or it did not work. How do I get reimbursed?
To request a refund, contact Jennifer Summers at [email protected]. Please Note, after August 6, 2025, there is no opportunity for a refund.
I registered under the wrong registration category. Can I change my registration?
Please contact the ANA’s Meetings and Program Coordinator, Ashley McCowan at [email protected].
Will I receive my badge prior to traveling to Baltimore?
No. You will be able to pick up your badge on-site at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, fourth floor level. You may also review your badge prior to printing to ensure there are zero errors.
What do I do if I lose my badge?
You may purchase a replacement badge at the registration desk located on the Fourth Level of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Each replacement badge is $25.
Is there an Exhibits or Poster Hall only or single day registration fee?
No, there is not an Exhibit or Poster Hall only registration option. There is a one-day registration option. You may select any day you wish to attend but may only attend the sessions for that day.
Do I need to be registered for ANA2025 to attend a Satellite Symposium?
Yes. The Satellite Symposia are not sponsored or affiliated by the ANA, but you do need to be registered to attend.
What ANA2025 events can I bring as a guest?
You may purchase guest tickets at the time of registration for the following receptions only. Member pricing is $80 per ticket and non-member is $120.
President’s Reception | Monday, September 15 | 7:15 – 9:00 PM | National Aquarium
Opening Symposium Reception | Saturday, September 13 | 5:00 – 5:45 PM
How do I obtain a Letter of Invitation?
A request must be sent via email to ANA’s Meetings and Program Coordinator, Ashley McCowan at [email protected]. You must be registered, and payment received in full for the annual meeting before a letter is sent.
How do I obtain my Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive an email after the Annual Meeting ends with a link and instructions on how to download the Certificate of Attendance. Individuals who obtain the Certificate of Attendance/CME certificate on or before November 7, 2025, will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Starbucks card! Attendees may claim the Certificate of Attendance/CME certificate through December 31, 2025. If you have questions or would like additional information about claiming CME, please email Jen Hurley at [email protected].
Can I get education credits for attending?
Yes. After the meeting has ended, you will receive an email directing you to the annual meeting survey and the link to claim your CME.
I still have questions. Who should I contact?
For all logistical inquiries to include exhibiting and sponsorship and registration:
Jennifer Summers
Meetings Manager
[email protected]
For questions about the program, posters, travel awards and speakers:
Loretta Neely, MBA, MA
Meetings Education Manager
[email protected]
Ashley McCowan
Meetings and Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
For ANA membership inquiries:
Nicole Baus
Membership and Marketing Coordinator
[email protected]