Be Part of the Neurosurgical Future in San Antonio! From May 1-4, the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting lands in this vibrant hub, ready to ignite Neurosurgery Frontiers: Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation. Connect with the brightest minds, witness transformative research, and contribute your unique perspective to the evolution of our field. San Antonio’s energy and growing medical landscape provide the perfect backdrop for this impactful gathering. Get ready to be inspired – we’re excited to see you there!
2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Leadership
E. Sander Connolly, Jr., MD, FAANS
AANS President
Dean Chou, MD, FAANS
Scientific Program Subcommittee Co-Chair
Guy McKhann, MD, FAANS
Scientific Program Subcommittee Co-Chair
Gregory Zipfel, MD, FAANS
Annual Meeting Committee Chair
2026 International Collaborating Societies
- Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS)
- Continental Association of African Neurosurgical Societies (CAANS)
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
- Latin American Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (FLANC)
- Mexican Society of Neurological Surgery (SMCN)
Featured Speakers
In Order of Appearance
2025 AANS Award Winners
Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect
#AANS2025 celebrates the transformative power of individual actions and their potential to create widespread impact within and beyond the neurosurgical community through the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting’s social media campaign: #aansRippleEffect.
What is the Ripple Effect?
The Ripple Effect embodies the idea that a single action can spark a series of events, much like a drop of water creating ripples in a pond. Our theme for #AANS2025, “Power of One, Impact of Many,” highlights how individual contributions can drive significant change across various facets of our field. Every neurosurgeon holds the potential to transform lives with each decision, procedure, and interaction. The impact of a single innovative technique or a breakthrough in research can resonate throughout our community, enhancing patient outcomes and advancing our understanding of neurological disorders.
Important Dates
2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
AANS Non-CME Plenary Abstract Open
September 24, 2025
Scientific Abstract Center - Now Closed
October 23, 2025
AANS Non-CME Plenary Abstract Closes
November 28, 2025
Registration Open
November 18, 2025
Early Bird Registration Ends
January 22, 2026
Housing Deadline
April 2, 2026
Advance Registration Ends
April 2, 2026