Social Events
ASN 2026 First Timers’ Reception
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- North Exhibit Hall, ASN Exhibit and Poster Hall
- Open to all registered first-time attendees. Name badges must be worn and visible for entry.
Attending ASN for the first time? We welcome you to join other first-time attendees and meet new friends over drinks.
ASN 2026 Welcome Reception
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- North Exhibit Hall, ASN Exhibit and Poster Hall
- Open to all registered attendees. Name badges must be worn and visible for entry.
We are excited to welcome you to ASN 2026 with a drink and some light canapes surrounded by your ASN colleagues! Join us at the Welcome Reception and catch up with some old friends or make new ones.
Meet the Plenary Speaker Lunch
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
- Room 103
- Pre-registration required
- Fee: 15 USD
This is your opportunity to meet and interact with ASN Plenary speakers. Lunch will be provided.
Women in Neurochemistry Lunch
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
- Room 104 & 105
- Pre-registration required
- Fee: 65 USD
The WIN (Women in Neurochemistry) lunch is an inclusive networking and community-building event designed to foster meaningful connections across career stages. Round table discussions focus on topics such as career development, mentoring, and work-life balance. Each table includes early-career trainees and established scientists from academia or industry, promoting dialogue and long-term relationships. Lunch will be provided.
Poster Session One
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- North Exhibit Hall, ASN Exhibit and Poster Hall
- Open to all registered attendees. Name badges must be worn and visible for entry.
Learn about new research and network with poster abstract authors.
ASN 2026 Student Post-Doc Mingler
- 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
- Chicken 'N Pickle
- Open to all registered attendees. Name badges must be worn and visible for entry.
Meet the Plenary Speaker Lunch
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
- Room 103
- Pre-registration required
- Fee: 15 USD
This is your opportunity to meet and interact with ASN Plenary speakers. Lunch will be provided.
ECDC Forum - Exploring Career Paths in Neuroscience
Panel Discussion & Networking Event
- 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
- Junior Ballroom A
ASN Highschool Day
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Meet the Plenary Speaker Lunch
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
- Room 103
- Pre-registration required
- Fee: 15 USD
This is your opportunity to meet and interact with ASN Plenary speakers. Lunch will be provided.
Poster Session Two
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- North Exhibit Hall, ASN Exhibit and Poster Hall
- Open to all registered attendees. Name badges must be worn and visible for entry.
Meet the Plenary Speaker Lunch
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
- Room 103
- Pre-registration required
- Fee: 15 USD
This is your opportunity to meet and interact with ASN Plenary speakers. Lunch will be provided.
Gala Reception & Reception
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Grand Ballroom
- Open to all registered attendees. Event ticket required for entry.
- Fee: 35 USD





