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Dates and Deadlines

Abstracts and Sessions

July 6 
  • Online abstract submission opens
July 16 
  • Extended deadline for abstract submissions, noon EDT
July 16 
  • Edits to submitted abstracts must be entered by 5 p.m. EDT
Late August
  • Notifications of abstract's acceptance status sent to presenting authors
October 25
  • Deadline for symposia/minisymposia speakers to record presentation and upload materials
October 29
  • Deadline for speakers to register for the meeting
November 2
  • Deadline for poster presenters to upload virtual poster and recorded presentation

Registration

August 10 (Updated)
  • Bonus Day for members who renewed membership by Feb. 15, 2021 - opens at noon EDT
August 11 (Updated)
  • Member registration opens at noon EDT
August 16 (Updated)
  • Nonmember registration opens at noon EDT
August 17 (Updated)
  • Press registration opens at noon EDT
August 19 (Updated)
  • Exhibitor registration opens at noon EDT
October 25 (Updated)
  • Last day to cancel annual meeting registration and receive refund*
  • Last day for registration substitution requests

*Please note, anyone who cancels their Neuroscience 2021 registration will not have access to virtual Neuroscience 2021 and, if an abstract was submitted, will not be able to present their poster.

Hotel Reservations

Neuroscience 2021 to be Fully Virtual. Read the full statement.

Any reservations made through SfN's official housing provider will be cancelled.

Exhibits

Neuroscience 2021 to be Fully Virtual. Read the full statement.

May 10 (Updated)
  • Exhibitor booth sales open online
June 30 (Updated)
  • Exhibit priority point cut off for applications
  • Last day to Cancel or Downsize - will result in a charge equal to 25% of the total cost of the cancelled/downsized space. Institutes and nonprofits will pay administrative fee equal to 10% of the total cost of the cancelled/downsized space.
 July 1 - August 11
  • Cancel or Downsize - will result in a charge equal to 50% of the total cost of the cancelled/downsized space. Institutes and nonprofits will pay administrative fee equal to 10% of the total cost of the cancelled/downsized space.
July 8 - 9 and 12 - 13 (Updated)
  • Exhibit space assignment appointments
July 19
  • Exhibitor booth space confirmed via email
July 26
  • Exhibitor Service Manual available online
August 11
  • Exhibitor Booth Balance Deadline
  • Last day to Cancel or Downsize - will result in a charge equal to 50% of the total cost of the cancelled/downsized space. Institutes and nonprofits will pay administrative fee equal to 10% of the total cost of the cancelled/downsized space.
August 12 - November 17
  • Cancellation or Downsize will result in a charge equal to 100% of total cost of the cancelled space. 
August 19 (Updated)
  • Exhibitor registration opens
August 20
  • Deadline for product categories and company contact information 
August 27
  • Materials for Exhibit Guide advertisements due to SfN
  • Closing date for advertising reservations in the Exhibit Guide
November 3-7
  • Beginning the Neuroscience 2021 experience, “Preview Days” take place November 3–7 with the release of all poster, symposia, and minisymposia presentations.
November 8-11
  • Virtual Exhibit Dates

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