Registration
Medical Attendee Registration Includes:
- APP Plenary
- E2M Research Forum
- Opening Session, Non-CME
- Sip, Savor and Showcase (formerly Opening Reception) in AANS Exhibit Hall
- Free Friday Learning Series
- AANS Exhibit Hall — Beverage Breaks, Breakfast Bites and Lunch-n-Learn Sessions
- Plenary 1, Non-CME
- Plenary II
- Afternoon Topical Sessions
- Rapid Fire Abstract Sessions
- Paper Poster Presentations
- AANS Exhibit Hall — Beverage Breaks, Breakfast Bites and Lunch-n-Learn Sessions
- Plenary III, No -CME
- Plenary IV
- Afternoon Topical Sessions
- Rapid Fire Abstract Sessions
- Paper Poster Presentations
- Can’t Miss Monday: Forging New Frontiers in Neurosurgery
Additional questions regarding your registration may be directed to 774.247.4001 or AANS@maritz.com.
If you have questions regarding your membership status, contact AANS Membership at 847.378.0500 or Memberservices@aans.org.
Registration Fees
and Deadlines
| Early Bird Ends January 22, 2026 |
Advance Rate January 23 - April 2, 2026 |
Late Rate On and After April 3, 2026 |
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| MEMBER RATES | |||||||
| AANS Member Physician | $1,049 | $1,199 | $1,299 | ||||
| AANS Lifetime Member | $786 | $899 | $974 | ||||
| AANS Member Active Duty Military Neurosurgeon | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Neurosurgical Team Member (Allied, Advanced Practitioner) | $499 | $599 | $799 | ||||
| Resident/Fellow Member | $399 | $399 | $599 | ||||
| Medical Student Member | $149 | $149 | $199 | ||||
| NON-MEMBER RATES | |||||||
| Non-Member Physician | $1,499 | $1,555 | $1,655 | ||||
| Non-Member Non-Physician | $1,299 | $1,335 | $1,455 | ||||
| Non-Member Neurosurgical Team Member | $699 | $799 | $999 | ||||
| Non-Member Resident/Fellow | $459 | $459 | $659 | ||||
| Non-Member Medical Student | $199 | $199 | $249 | ||||
| World Bank Rate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Guests | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Children (under 18) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
We are excited to offer a special opportunity to members of the AANS’s International Collaborating Societies. Non-member international attendees affiliated with these societies can now register at the member rate. This initiative aims to foster greater participation and strengthen our global neurosurgical community.
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)
Texas Association of
Neurological Surgeons Discount
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is pleased to partner with the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons (TANS) to welcome our Texas-based members and attendees to the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
To recognize and engage our local community, a 5% registration discount will automatically be applied to qualifying attendees who have a primary mailing address in Texas listed in their membership record at the time of registration.
In-Person Ticketed Courses
and Events (Additional Fees)
| Type of Session | Physicians and Non-Physicians Fee | Fee for Neurosurgical Team, Residents/ Fellows and Medical Students |
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| PC101 How to Apply to Residency: The Do's and Don'ts | $450 | $130 | |||
| PC102 Riding the Wave of Spine Endoscopy: Why, When and How (and a Little How Not to) | $450 | $130 | |||
| PC103 Incorporating Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence into Cranial Neurosurgical Practice | $650 | $130 | |||
| PC104 International Brain Mapping Course | $750 | $200 | |||
| PC106 Incorporating Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence into Spinal Neurosurgical Practice | $650 | $130 | |||
| PC107 AI Applications for Your Practice | $450 | $130 | |||
| PC108 Riding the Wave of Spine Endoscopy Why, When and How (and a Little How Not to) with 45 minute Hands-on Session | $550 | $225 | |||
| Regis W. Haid Jr. Leadership Symposium: Tier 1 Operators in Spine, Business and Special Forces | $750 | $0 | |||
| The Young Minds Global Forum: An Interactive Exchange | $25 | $0 | |||
| AANS/CNS Section on Women in Neurosurgery Breakfast | $125 | $65 | |||
| Advanced Practice Providers Reception: Connect and Collaborate | $45 | $45 | |||
| Early to Mid-Career Neurosurgeons Luncheon | $35 | $35 | |||
| Rengachary Lecture at the Peter Carmel History Section Dinner | $190 | $50 | |||
| A Tumor Soirée 2.0: Complications, Innovations, and Case Lessons - By Invitation Only | $0 | $0 | |||
| Can’t Miss Monday: Forging the Future of Neurosurgery | $0 | $0 |
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AANS Annual Scientific
Meeting Policies
Only persons registered for the meeting will be admitted into the Exhibit Hall and educational sessions. Badges must be worn at all times to gain admittance to all official AANS functions. Counterfeiting, copying or sharing badges or using a guest badge when not eligible to do so is expressly prohibited and may result in removal from the meeting.
All refunds will be processed following the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Refunds for meeting registrations and all ticketed events will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
- Cancellations received on or before April 8, 2026, will receive a full refund less a $50 service fee.
- Cancellations received between April 9, 2026, and April 22, 2026, will receive a full refund less a $100 service fee.
- No refunds will be granted if received on or after April 23, 2026.
Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation and AANS Membership Dues paid during the registration process will not be refunded if a registration is canceled.
Children under the age of 18 are permitted in the Exhibit Hall during show hours. Children 12 and over may attend educational sessions. When in the Exhibit Hall and Education sessions, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and wear their meeting badge at all times.
Exhibit Hall Set-Up: Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the Exhibit Hall during set-up and dismantling times.
The guest rate is $350 and allows access to the non-ticketed scientific sessions and Sip Savor and Showcase (formerly Opening Reception). Guests are not eligible for CME.
The AANS Policy Regarding Harassment and Disruptive Behavior at Meetings and Courses can be viewed here.
Exhibitors will have devices to manually scan badges to receive your contact information at your discretion.
Medical attendees and exhibitors who require an official letter of invitation to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the 2026 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting must first be registered for the meeting. The letter of invitation can then be downloaded from the Registration site online at the conclusion of the registration process. You will be required to provide your full name, address, passport information and email to process the electronic, official letter of invitation. This letter of invitation does not financially obligate the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting organizers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the meeting are the sole responsibility of the attendee.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all citizens of the US, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or depart the US from within the Western Hemisphere. For more information, click here.
Your registration fee will be based on your membership status as of February 1, 2026. Your AANS membership must be in good standing to receive the member rate; review your 2026 membership status to ensure you are eligible for the member discount through myAANS. If you are currently not a member of the AANS, it takes approximately eight weeks to become a member, depending on the membership category for which you are applying. For more information on joining the AANS, visit Join the AANS. Note: Having a MyAANS account does not mean you have started the membership application process.
Please upload valid proof of active duty military status, such as a current military ID, active duty orders during the registration process.
During the registration process, you will be required to upload a credential to verify your registration category. The credential requirement for each registration type is listed below.
| Non-Member Neurosurgical Team | A letter on practice letterhead noting the registrant’s role within the practice is required. | |||
| Non-Member Resident/Fellow | A letter of recommendation from the training program director. | |||
| Non-Member Medical Student | * All non-member medical students are required to provide a copy of their current school ID. | |||
The AANS plans to take photographs at the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting and reproduce them in various AANS educational, news or promotional materials in print, electronic or other media, including the AANS website. By participating in the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, you grant the AANS the right to use your images for such purposes. All postings become the property of the AANS. Postings may be displayed, distributed or used by the AANS for any purpose.
By attending the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, attendees consent to the AANS retaining personal contact information, including names and email addresses. The AANS may use your personal contact information to send future emails and other communications.
