Review of the 76th American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting

DENVER, Colorado, USA, was the backdrop for the 2024 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting.Coined as the Mile High City, sitting at 5,280 feet above sea level, it posed as the perfect setting to host an event for an academy with the mountainous mission of promoting brain health for all.With a combined in-person and online attendance of 10,575 neurology professionals, the meeting spanned 6 days, included >500 programs, and had representation from 105 countries.This year, attendees were offered the opportunity to step outside of traditional educational sessions into hubs, for a unique way to learn and network.These hubs covered a variety of topics, from academics and innovation to leadership and wellness.Hope O'Brien, Vice Chair of the AAN Meeting Management Committee, expressed excitement to welcome all attendees to the 76ᵗʰ AAN Annual Meeting and drew attention to several new additions to this year's meeting, including the Educator's Room where delegates could network and attend courses, childcare, hydration stations, and the Leadership Little Library, stocked with books recommended by leadership alumni.In the official Welcome, O'Brien highlighted the Society Spotlight sessions, which showcased top abstracts from subspecialty meetings, and drew attention to the daily Plenary sessions, which featured presentations from neurology leaders on the latest and greatest in the field, including breakthrough research and controversial issues.