Increase Your Neuroscience Knowledge at an Event or Conference
AANN recognizes that neuroscience nurses are continuously in the pursuit of professional development and knowledge. Conferences and Symposia hosted by AANN can provide opportunities to discuss hot topics with colleagues face-to-face, continuing education (CE) contact hours, and a variety of opportunities to elevate your practice.
Plan to attend an AANN educational event or conference. Learn more about our conferences, the topics covered, and who should attend. View the Save the Date flyer and share it with your hospital leadership or boss to get approval to attend an AANN conference.
Virtual International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium (INNRS)
This symposium addresses neuroscience nursing research across the continuum of scientific inquiry: bench/basic research, translation research, planned clinical trials, works in progress, and completed studies. In this fast-paced meeting you will hear from world leaders in neuroscience nursing research. If you conduct, carry-out, or care for patients in, neuroscience research studies, you will be engaged and inspired by attending this conference. This fast-paced virtual conference addresses neuroscience nursing research across the continuum of scientific inquiry: bench/basic research, translation research, planned clinical trials, works in progress, and completed studies.
The Virtual INNRS is held each winter. The next Virtual INNRS will be on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Target Audience: Neuroscience researchers, students conducting research
Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider Symposium (Neuro-APP)
In 2026, Neuro-APP content will be included as a track at the Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference. The Advanced Practice track will offer several pharmacology hours and opportunities to discuss complex cases across neuroscience nursing practice. The content is ideal for advanced practice providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, and more.
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Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference
In 2026 the Neuro-APP Symposium, Annual Conference, and Stroke Conference will be combined into one super event: the AANN Annual Conference: Uniting Expertise, Elevating Care. The conference will include educational tracks in general neuro, content for advanced practice providers, stroke content, and much more.
At AANN's Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference, you can hear about the latest innovations and developments in evidence-based research while meeting with the brightest in the field. This conference covers a wide variety of neuroscience nursing topics, as well as leadership, professional development, and research. The level of content varies from beginner to expert.
The Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference is held each Spring. The 2026 Annual Conference will be held from Saturday, March 21- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Registration opens in November 2025.
Target Audience: Neuroscience nurses and those who care for neuroscience patients in their day-to-day practice, including students, new to the field, advanced practice providers, or seasoned professionals
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Advances in Stroke Care Conference
The AANN Stroke Conference addresses clinical learning needs; organizational development goals for stroke centers; and clinical challenges in the emergency room, in-patient areas, the rehabilitation unit, and the community.
The Stroke Conference is held each summer. The 2025 Stroke Conference will be held from Monday, July 28-Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. Registration will open in May 2025. In 2026, the Stroke Conference content will be included in the Annual Conference content as an educational track.
Target Audience: Stroke nurses and any multidisciplinary team members who care for stroke patients in their day-to-day practice, including stroke nurses and educators from beginner to advanced levels
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AANN Amplify: A Virtual Symposium
AANN Amplify is a virtual symposium you can attend from the comfort of your home or office. This virtual conference covers several neuroscience nursing topics with levels ranging from beginner to expert.
AANN Amplify is held each fall. The 2025 AANN Amplify will be held virtually on Friday, September 12, 2025. Registration will open in summer 2025.
Target Audience: Neuroscience nurses at all levels, including students
Future Conferences & Symposia
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Past Conferences
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Calendar of Events
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