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Full Schedule

This is a preliminary agenda. Please check back for updates. 

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Full Schedule

  • Sunday, May 5, 2024
  • 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
    AANS Registration at McCormick Place
    Location:  Hall B1 Foyer
  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM CT
    AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT
    PLENARY III
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    PLENARY IV
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch in the AANS Exhibit Hall for Medical Attendees
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT
    Young Neurosurgeon Luncheon Hosted by E2M Committee (3301)
    Location:  McCormick Place, N227ab
    Ticketed Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn- RapidAI:How AI is Transforming Stroke & Cerebral Aneurysm Programs
    Location:  Booth 1143
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Integra Life Sciences: Modern Duraplasty Techniques In High Pressure Areas of the Skull & Spine.
    Location:  Booth 1343
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Integra Life Sciences: The Future of Clinical Studies for ICH
    Location:  Booth 1436
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Medtronic- Stealth™ Tractography | The Power of Planning through AiBLE™
    Location:  McCormick Place, Booth 1460
    Supporter Event
  • 1:05 PM – 1:25 PM CT
    BrainLab Neuro Spotlight: Navigated Microscope Integration and Heads Up Display in the Neurosurgical Workflow: Experience in 440 Cases
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Supporter EventNeuro Spotlight
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT
    The Evolving Medical Footprint in War: A Historical Perspective - Presented by The AANS Section on the History of Neurosurgery
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Neuro Spotlight
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    ATLAS 3D Session - Operative Nuances II: Challenging Operative Moments During Microsurgery
    Location:  S404abcd
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Controversies in Management of Brain and Spine Metastatic Disease
    Location:  S403ab
    Tumor
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Cutting Edge and Controversial Topics in Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    Location:  S405b
    Peripheral Nerve
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Emerging Indications and Technologies in Neurostimulation
    Location:  N427d
    Stereotactic and Functional
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Perspectives on Gun Violence and Penetrating Brain Injury
    Location:  S401ab
    Trauma
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    The Future of Spine Surgery: How Spine Surgery Is Changing and How It Will Affect Your Practice
    Location:  N427bc
    Spine
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Tumor Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405a
    Tumor
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Digital Fluency: Neurosurgery - Artificial Intelligence (non-CME)
    Location:  S402ab
  • 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM CT
    Neuro Spot Light Theater - Oral Presentations
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Neuro Spotlight
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Cerebrovascular Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405a
    Cerebrovascular
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Essentials and Advances in Functional Neurosurgery
    Location:  S401ab
    Stereotactic and Functional
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Healthcare Executives Leadership Program
    Location:  S401cd
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Lessons Learned Over 40 Years
    Location:  N427bc
    Tumor
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Pediatric Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405b
    Pediatrics
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Post-Acute Spinal Cord Injury Care
    Location:  S403ab
    Trauma
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    The Fantastic Four: Four Debates on Key Topics & The Van Wagenen Lecture
    Location:  N427d
    Spine
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT
    Penn Medicine Fraizer Club Reception
    Location:  Glessner House C, Level 3, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    WVU Department of Neurosurgery Alumni Reception
    Location:  Theater, ABC Building, Level 4 , Marriott Marquis
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    University of Colorado Alumni Reception
    Location:  Statistics, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT
    AANS/CNS Section on Tumors 40th Anniversary Event (3308)
    Location:  Gibson’s Italia
    Social Event