Special Events at the Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference!
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 5-6 pm CDT
Badge Pickup, Mix, and Mingle
Pickup your badge, mingle with attendees, and get your first chance to explore the exhibit hall.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 8:15-9:15 am CDT
Welcome & Networking
Hear welcome remarks from AANN President Erin Fecske and network with fellow attendees. There will be a dedicated networking table for first time attendees.
Time: 1-2 pm CDT
Opening Speaker
The Making of Medical Heroes: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Teamwork presented by Jim Tracy.
Time: 5:30-7 pm CDT
Opening Reception with Exhibitors
Visit the exhibitors and participate in the passport program for a chance to win prizes. Stop by participating booths and have your passport card stamped.
Time: 6:30-7 pm CDT
Advanced Practice Provider Reception
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are invited to this special reception.
Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 1-3 pm CDT
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (JNN) Publishing Session
DaiWai Olson, PhD RN CCRN FNCS
This session is free, but requires an additional registration. Please note: You must be (1) willing to complete prework starting in January and (2) you must bring a laptop to the session. This session is limited to 10 attendees
Time: 3:15 pm CDT
Passport Drawing
Visiting participating booths during all breaks in the exhibit hall to complete your passport. The prize drawing will be held in the AANN booth at 3:15 pm.
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm CDT
Neuro Night
Get ready to light up your neurons and hit the dance floor at Neuro Night, the ultimate evening bash for neuroscience nurses! Join us for a high-energy night of music, movement, and mingling where the vibes are cerebral and the DJ keeps your synapses firing. Whether you're grooving with your glia or boogieing with your brain trust, this is the can't-miss celebration of the conference. Come connect, unwind, and dance like your hippocampus remembers every move!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 9:50-10:20 am CDT
AANN, ABNN, and JNN Awards
Celebrate the AANN, ABNN, and JNN award winners during this special award presentation.
Time: 10:20-11:20 am CDT
Closing Speaker
Patient, Provider, Participant: One Woman’s Journey Navigating Health Care with a Disability presented by Chanda Hinton.
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