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May 1-4, 2026

AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio

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

E. Sander Connolly, Jr., MD, FAANS

AANS President

Dean Chou, MD, FAANS

Scientific Program Subcommittee Co-Chair

Guy McKhann MD, FAANS

Guy McKhann, MD, FAANS

Scientific Program Subcommittee Co-Chair

Gregory Zipfel, MD, FAANS

Gregory Zipfel, MD, FAANS

Annual Meeting Committee Chair

2026 International Collaborating Societies

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2025 AANS Award Winners

Distinguished Service Award

M. Gazi Yaşargil, MD

Friday, Opening Session

Distinguished Service Award

H. Alan Crockard

Sunday, Plenary IV

Humanitarian Award

Rocco A. Armonda, MD, FAANS

Friday, Opening Session

Humanitarian Award

David M. Hasan, MD, FAANS

Friday, Opening Session

International Lifetime
Recognition Award

Madjid Samii, MD, PhD

Saturday, Plenary I 

Distinguished
Advocate Award

Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FAANS

Sunday, Plenary III 

Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery

L. Nelson “Nick” Hopkins, MD, FAANS

Sunday, Plenary IV

Awarded Posthumously

Cushing Medal

John A. Wilson, MD, FAANS

Sunday, Plenary IV 

Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect

Powerof1 Logo White #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. 

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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

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