81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Changing Our Culture to Advance Patient Safety Destination Guide

April 27May 1, 2013 New Orleans, Louisiana

Dear AANS Members and Guests, Welcome to the Big Easy!

We are proud to host the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, to be held April 27-May 1, 2013, in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. In addition to asking you to participate in this gathering of neurosurgerys best, we invite you to enjoy all that Nawlins has to offer. Springtime is always beautiful in New Orleans, and this years meeting brings the opportunity to partake in the citys rich culture, delight in its world-famous cuisine and enjoy the unique sounds of the Crescent Citys most talented musicians.
stroll through the French Quarter and the Vieux Carre, the original settlement of New Orleans and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country. The Vieux Carre was established by the French in 1718 for its strategic position along the mighty Mississippi River. You will see stunning architecture, as well as balconies adorned with intricate ironwork, and courtyards filled with lush greenery, and fountains. Just north of the French Quarter are the neighborhoods of Faubourg Marigny and the bohemian enclave of Bywater. During your stay, youll likely notice the sound of hi-hats and horns piping through the streets. As the birthplace of musical greats such as Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, and Harry Connick Jr., New Orleans gets its pulse from jazz music. But the rhythm doesnt stop there. The citys many music venues feature brass bands, Cajun music, zydeco, blues, and the talents of indie musicians, as well. The 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting coincides with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, to be held April 26-May 5, 2013. Find some time to steal away and enjoy the sounds of our city. On the south side of the French Quarter is downtown New Orleans, where a streetcar line runs down historic St. Charles Avenue. Stop off at the Garden District, which is set among magnificent live oak trees. Take in the views of gracious antebellum mansions and the historic Lafayette Cemetery #1. Then peruse Magazine Street, a world-famous strip of shops and antique dealers. New Orleans has made a fabulous comeback since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and we are proud of our resilience. Our joie de vivre is reflected in our everyday life. Were glad to have you during the 2013 AANS Annual Scientific Meetingan international event in a truly international city.

Founded in 1718 by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, New Orleans is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. The citys vibrant history is apparent in its French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. In fact, New Orleans diverse population and multilingual heritage are a couple factors that make it so unique. Even for a lifelong resident of New Orleans, the charm of this city never grows old. No matter how many times we visit the many historic areas, there is always something new to discover. I am happy to provide a few suggestions. Consider it lagniappe, a local term for a little something extra. Be sure to dine at a few of New Orleans fabulous restaurants. Some of the nations best chefs, including Emeril Lagasse, John Besh, and Paul Prudhomme, hail from NOLA and have eateries in the area. Influenced by pan-cultural traditions, our cuisine is like no other. And, of course, you cant visit Nawlins without trying the seafoodcrawfish, oysters, shrimp, and crab are the stars of many signature dishes. Have some beignets and a little caf au lait at the famous Caf du Monde, located directly across from Jackson Square. Then,

Laissez les bons temps rouler (Let the good times roll),
Dr. Frank and Cappy Culicchia 2013 AANS Local Host Co-Chairs

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AANS Membership
Some of the many privileges of AANS Membership are the discounted registration rate, best option for hotels, and ticketed events for this premier neurosurgical meeting. Other member benefits include:
Free Category 1 CME through Neurosurgical Focus (11.5 credits available per month) Free CME tracking and online transcripts Free or reduced subscription rates for the Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery; Spine, and Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics Free online educational sessions (some offering CME) and case studies Discounted member rates on Professional Liability Insurance available from The Doctors Company Reduced rates on AANS educational and practice management publications, products, and services Savings and special services through AANS partners such as AANSCodingToday.com and NextGen EMR Listing in Find a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon on www.AANS.org AANS Neurosurgeon and monthly AANS E-News

Not a member?
For a complete list of AANS Member Benefits and to apply, please visit http://www.aans.org/Members/Membership%20Benefits.aspx

Early RegistrationSave $100

The AANS offers registration in two phases: First, general meeting registration and housing reservations and second, practical clinics, breakfast seminars, and other optional events. In each case, AANS members have exclusive, priority access for two weeks, affording members the best choice of popular hotels and courses.

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Important Dates
November 5, 2012
General meeting registration and housing reservations opens for AANS members only.

March 23, 2013

Tour Registration Forms due.

November 19, 2012

General meeting registration and housing reservations opens to everyone.

March 25, 2013

Advance RegistrationLast chance to save $100 on registration fee.

January 14, 2013

Scientific selection opens to AANS members only.

March 25, 2013

Housing DeadlineTo ensure that you will have discounted accommodations in an official AANS hotel.

January 28, 2013

Scientific selection opens to everyone.

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Table of Contents
2013 Week-At-A-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AANS Annual Meeting Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Visitor FactsThings to Do and Places to Go . . 13 Tour and Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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2013 Week At-A-Glance

Friday April 26
6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM

Saturday April 27

Sunday April 28

Monday April 29

Tuesday April 30

Wednesday May 1

Breakfast Seminars 7:009:00 AM

Breakfast Seminars 7:009:00 AM

Breakfast Seminars 7:009:00 AM

Visit the Exhibits AM Practical Clinics 7:30 AM 11:30 AM R E G I S T R All Day Practical Clinics 7:30 AM 4:30 PM A T I O N Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall PM Practical Clinics 12:304:30 PM Plenary Session I
9:45 AM1:00 PM

R E G I S T R A T I O N

Visit the Exhibits

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Visit the Exhibits Plenary Session III

9:45 AM 1:00 PM

R E G I S T R A T I O N

AM Practical Clinics 8:00 AM 12:00 PM

R E G I

Mid-Level Plenary Session 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Plenary Session II
9:45 AM 1:00 PM

I S T R A T I O N

Rhoton Family Lecture Theodore Kurze Lecture Distinguished Service Award AANS International Lifetime Recognition Award Presidential Address

Hunt-Wilson Lecture Cushing Medal Presentation Cushing Oration

Louise Eisenhardt Lecture Richard C. Schneider Lecture Humanitarian Award

All Day Practical Clinics 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

S T R A T I O N

Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall Section Sessions

2:004:30 PM

Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall

PM Practical Clinics 1:005:00 PM

Scientific Sessions
2:004:30 PM

Section Sessions
2:004:30 PM

Tumor, Spine, S&F, Peds CV, Trauma International Symposium I

History, Pain Pediatric, Peripheral Nerve, Tumor I International Symposium II Wine and Cheese Reception in Exhibit Hall

CV, Trauma, S&F, Spine Socioeconomic, Tumor II

Wine and Cheese Reception in Exhibit Hall Opening Ceremonies Registration

5:006:30 PM

Joint Annual Business Meeting of the AANS and the American Association of Neurosurgeons
5:306:30 PM

Opening Reception
6:308:30 PM

International Reception
6:30 8:00 PM

Dinner Symposia
6:30 8:30 PM

AANS Dinner History SympoSection sia Dinner 6:30 6:30 8:30 8:30 PM PM

NREF Fundraiser Reception

8:00 10:00 PM

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AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Highlights Scientific Program

Anil Nanda, MD, MPH AANS Scientific Program Chair
The 2013 AANS Scientific Program Committee is delighted to welcome you to an outstanding program for this years AANS meeting in New Orleans. Under the leadership of the President, Dr. Mitchel S. Berger, the focus of our meeting is Changing our Culture to Advance Patient Safety and we have a wonderful constellation of speakers including Captain Chesley B. Sully Sullenberger III, the airline pilot, who landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009 as well as Walter Isaacson, a biographer of technology maven Steve Jobs, and Donald Berwick, the outgoing head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With that background, we will have over 30 practical clinics and 70 breakfast seminars in a completely electronic milieu. There is an international symposium and our feature presentation this year is a series of neurosurgical Face-Offs on controversial topics like aneurysm clipping versus coiling and open versus closed lumbar approaches. Be sure to visit http://www.aans.org/ Annual Meeting/2013/Main/Home.aspx to view the Preliminary Program in January 2013, when complete information on this years scientific program is available, allowing you to register for practical clinics, breakfast seminars, and all other ticketed events. As they say in Louisiana, Laissez les bons temps rouler! We hope you can join us for a great academic event in New Orleans!

Sunday, April 28 Opening Ceremonies

Special Lecturer Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson is president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, D.C. Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME magazine in 2012, he has worked with all types and elements of mediaincluding serving as chairman and CEO of CNN, and editor of TIME magazine. Isaacson has authored several books, including Steve Jobs (2011), Einstein: His Life and Universe (2007), Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (2003) and Kissinger: A Biography (1992); and co-authored The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made (1986). A graduate of Harvard College and then Pembroke College of Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, Isaacson began at The Sunday Times of London, followed by a return home to work for The New Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item. He joined TIME in 1978 as a political correspondent, eventually becoming the publications 14th editor in 1996. In 2001 he was named chairman and CEO at CNN and in 2003 took his present position of president and CEO at the Aspen Institute.

Medal of Courage Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (formerly D-Arizona)

Presentation of award followed by a brief address by her husband and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly and surgeon G. Michael Lemole, Jr., MD.

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Monday, April 29 Plenary Session I

Rhoton Family Lecture Don Berwick, MD, MPP
Don Berwick, MD, MPP, served as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from July 2010 through December 2011. Prior to that, Dr. Berwick worked for 22 years as the founding CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Dr. Berwick holds a master of public policy degree from the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government and an MD cum laude from the Harvard Medical School. He is a clinical professor of pediatrics and healthcare policy at the Harvard Medical School; and professor of health policy and management at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Berwick has received numerous awards, and was named a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London and Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his role in helping redesign Britains healthcare system.

Tuesday, April 30 Plenary Session II

Hunt-Wilson Lecture Michael Lawton, MD
Michael Lawton, MD, FAANS is the Tong-Po Kan Endowed Chair, Professor of neurological surgery, and Vice-Chairman of the department of neurosurgery and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is chief of vascular neurosurgery, specializing in the surgical treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas, cavernous malformations and cerebral revascularization, including carotid endarterectomy. He has experience in surgically treating more than 3,000 brain aneurysms and more than 600 AVMs. He also is trained in the endovascular treatment of aneurysms.

Cushing Oration Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III

Captain Chesley B. Sully Sullenberger III is the pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009, saving the lives of 155 people in what has been dubbed the Miracle on the Hudson. An aviation safety expert and accident investigator who also is the founder and chief executive officer of Safety Reliability Methods, he has more than 40 years of flying experience. In addition to his bachelors degree in psychology from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Sullenberger has two masters degrees, one in industrial psychology from Purdue University and one in public administration from the University of Northern Colorado. Sullenberger authored The New York Times bestselling book, Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters, and was named one of TIME magazines 100 most influential people in 2009. He has received numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor from the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Harvard Universitys Humanitarian Award.
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Theodore Kurze Lecture Johannes Schramm, MD

Johannes Schramm, MD, is the retired chairman of the University of Bonns Department of Neurosurgery in Bonn, Germany. Dr. Schramm earned his medical degree from the University of Heidelberg in 1972 and went on to complete his neurosurgical residency at the Free University of Berlin in 1979. Named for the internationally renowned neurosurgeon who pioneered the specialtys use of the microscope, the first Theodore Kurze Lecture was presented at the 2003 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, Calif.

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Wednesday, May 1 Plenary Session III

Louise Eisenhardt Lecture Carolyn M. Clancy, MD
Carolyn M. Clancy, MD, has served as Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) since Feb. 5, 2003. She leads the organization in its effort to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare for Americans. She also holds an academic appointment at the George Washington University School of Medicine as Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine. A graduate of Boston College and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Clancy is a general internist and health services researcher. Following clinical training in internal medicine, she was a Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. As Director of AHRQ, she launched the first annual report to Congress on health care disparities and healthcare quality.

New Orleans Local Lingo

NOLA : Short for New Orleans, Louisiana

Bayou: Choctaw for small stream . Its a creek with a slow current, flowing from a river or lowland lake, often through swamp areas, usually in a delta region . Directions: There is no West, East, North, or South in New Orleans . Locals head uptown, downtown, lakeside, and riverside . And anywhere the music is . Lagniappe (lan-yap): A little something extra . A free coffee or dessert or a few extra ounces of boudin put the bons in bons temps . Street Name Pronunciations: Burgundy (bur-gun-dee) Conti (con-tie) Calliope (kal-ee-ope) Melpomene (mel-puh-meen) Tchoupitoulas (chop-ih-too-liss) Clio (clee-oh) but often completely misread as C-L 10 . Honest . Vieux Carr (vyeuh kah-ray): Literally, Old Square or Old Quarter, it refers to the French Quarter . Before it was Old, French, or a Quarter of any kind, the area was just the Ville, the entire city of New Orleans . Today, its 90 city blocks hold about 2,700 European and Creole-style buildings .
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Richard C. Schneider Lecture Charles Branch Jr., MD

Charles Branch Jr., MD, FAANS, is the Eben Alexander Jr. Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Branch serves on the governing board for Wake Forest Universitys School of Biomedical Engineering and on the board of regents for Pepperdine University. Dr. Branch received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1981, and completed his neurosurgical training at Wake Forest University in 1987.

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Exhibits
The 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting exhibit floor provides busy physicians a convenient opportunity to view innovative, state-of-the-art technology in the field of neurosurgery.
This year more than 200 companies, encompassing more than 750 booths, will display their products and services at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Halls H & I. Attendance on the exhibit floor offers you an opportunity to view, discuss, and evaluate the latest advances in neurosurgical tools and services. Representatives will be available throughout the day to answer questions, conduct demonstrations, and provide detailed information about their products and services. If you are a neurosurgeon, neurosurgical resident or a neurosurgical nurse, your questions and concerns regarding equipment available to treat AVMs, tumors, spinal malformations, intracranial aneurysms, or other disciplines critical to the neurosurgical industry, are best addressed while attending the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. The interactive exhibit hall affords attendees the ability to explore the exhibit oor before you step foot in New Orleans. Attendees can search exhibitors by company name, booth number, or product and service categories. To determine your schedule prior to the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, please visit http://www.aans. org/floorplans/aans13/default.html).

Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:308:30 PM (Immediately following the Opening Ceremonies)

Opening Reception at Mardi Gras World, Grand Oaks Mansion

Cost: Included in registration fee; additional guests $150 per person
The South is famous for its warmth and hospitality. New Orleans cherishes those qualities and embellishes them with a flair for celebration. Youll enjoy hospitality, celebration, and much more at Mardi Gras World and the Grand Oaks Mansion. At Mardi Gras World you will encounter the actual site where the fabulous floats by Mardi Gras parades are built, as well as the props, sets, and decorations for the extravagant Mardi Gras Balls. The Grand Oaks is New Orleans only indoor antebellum mansion replica. Scarlett OHara would feel right at home with the brick walkways, moss-draped oaks, starry night sky, and winding waterway. And so will you! Youll also enjoy the best of New Orleans music, food, and drink while reconnecting with friends and colleagues. One ticket to the Opening Reception is included with each medical attendee and guest registration. Transportation will be provided from the majority of hotels or join the Mardi Gras style parade and walk over immediately following the Opening Ceremonies held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

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General Information
Age Restrictions
Children under the age of 18 will not be admitted in the exhibit hall. Please make necessary arrangements for your childs supervision prior to visiting the exhibit hall. For all other official AANS activities, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Exhibit Hours
Monday, April 29, 2013 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Wednesday, May 1, 2013 9:00 AM5:30 PM 9:00 AM5:30 PM 9:00 AM2:00 PM

Climate/Time Zone
New Orleans has a subtropical climate with pleasant year-round temperatures. Temperatures range from the mid 40s in winter to upper 90s in the summer. The average high in April is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with the low averaging 59 degrees Fahrenheit. The average rainfall in April is 4.5% with an average of 65% sunshine. It is recommended checking www.weather.com two days before your flight for the latest on the weather and temperature. Please use this information to pack appropriately. New Orleans is located in the Central Standard Time Zone.

Americans With Disabilities Act

AANS wishes to take those steps to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend any program, please include this information with your advance registration.

Attendee Onsite Registration Hours

Friday, April 26, 2013 Saturday, April 27, 2013 Sunday, April 28, 2013 Monday, April 29, 2013 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:007:00 PM 6:30 AM5:30 PM 6:30 AM6:30 PM 6:30 AM4:00 PM 6:30 AM4:00 PM 6:30 AM3:30 PM

Attire
Attire for the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is business or business casual depending on the nature of the event or unless otherwise indicated.

Beverage Breaks in Exhibit Hall

Monday, April 29, 2013 Assorted Beverages Wine and Cheese Reception Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Assorted Beverages Wine and Cheese Reception Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Assorted Beverages 9:009:45 AM 9:009:45 AM 4:305:30 PM 9:009:45 AM 4:305:30 PM

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General Information
Disclaimers
The material presented at the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting has been made available by AANS for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather it is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the faculty, which may be helpful to others who face similar situations. Neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, seminar or other presentation in the program, nor the use of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor the exhibition of any materials by any parties coincident with the program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented, the products used or the material exhibited by the AANS, or its Committees, Commissions, or Affiliates. The AANS makes no statements, representations, or warranties (whether written or oral) regarding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) status of any product used or referred to in conjunction with any course, seminar or other presentation being made available as part of the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Faculty members shall have sole responsibility to inform attendees of the FDA status of each product that is used in conjunction with any course, seminar or presentation and whether such use of the product is in compliance with FDA regulations. The AANS disclaims any and all liability for injury or damages to any individual attending the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physicians or any other person. There may be, on occasion, changes in faculty and program content. AANS is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.

Headquarters Hotel
New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 www.neworleansmarriott.com

International Travel Information

International travelers to the U.S. from countries in the Visa Waiver Program must apply for entry online as part of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The program does not apply to travelers entering by land from Canada or Mexico. The authorization is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Note, authorization does not guarantee entry into the U.S.; that decision rests with the immigration official at the port of entry. Visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta to apply for entry. To request a visa letter of invitation, email aansannual@compusystems.com.

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Lunch will be made available for medical attendees only on Monday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 1 during the hours of 1:00-2:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meeting Location
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70130

No Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted at any official AANS events, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, or the majority of the official AANS hotels.

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Visitor Facts Things to Do and Places to Go!

Come and experience the most celebrated and historic core of the cityincluding the Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street corridor, Garden District, and the beautiful St. Charles Avenue, lined with shady oaks, stately homes, and historic mansions . . . a place like no other . . . a sensory overload with authentic spirit . . . a way of life that began three centuries ago and remains today. Indulge your senses, savor New Orleans rich cultural experience and celebrate everything thateven after 203 years of the greatest achievements and the steepest challengesstill makes New Orleans Americas most unique, authentic and enthralling destination.

For further information visit www.neworleanscvb.com or download Go Nola the official tourism app of New Orleans. Like New Orleans itself, this free app is full of surprises: Hundreds of places to eat, shop, and play. Go Nola is available on the App Store.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

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Discover New OrleansPoints of Interest

A Trip with History
Start your journey downtown and ride the famous St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line. Proceed uptown where an amazing architectural tour unfolds before your eyes. On your way back, pass through the Garden District, the second largest historic district in the country. Afterwards, enjoy the convenience of the Canal Street and Riverfront lines, which provide access from the foot of Canal Street to City Park Avenue and along the mighty Mississippi.

Experience the French Quarter

The historic French Quarter is comprised of over 100 squareblocks of art, dining, shopping, entertainment, and architectural treasurers. Start your day off in the French Quarter experiencing some New Orleans traditions by stopping at Caf Du Monde, Central Grocery, Gumbo Shop or Mothers Restaurant. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy antiquing on Royal Street or take a carriage ride and see the architecture that make New Orleans look like no other American city. No night is complete without

dining at a legendary restaurant like Antoines, Arnauds, Broussards, or enjoying traditional jazz while dining at the Palm Court Jazz Caf. You can also visit Preservation Hall after dinner and soak up the sweet sounds of jazz in this legendary venue.

Museums: A Feast for the Eyes

New Orleans is a city rich in living history, traditions and customs that are woven into the fabric of our everyday life. With a variety of museums like The Southern Food and Beverage Museum, Childrens Museum, African American Museum, and The National World War II Museum, there is something for everyone.

Take a Musical Journey

No city loves music more than New Orleans. The rhythms fill the streets, clubs, churches, and concert halls. Enjoy a culinary creation while listening to legendary trumpeter, Jeremy Davenport or try free Cajun dance instruction and authentic, delicious Cajun food at Michauls Live Cajun Restaurant. Between House of Blues, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, and Club 300 Jazz Bistro, you are sure not to miss a beat!

Streetcar: New Orleans name for the worlds oldest continuously operating electric street railway. In 1835, a steam engine train ran from the Vieux Carr along St. Charles to the outlying town of Carrollton (now the Uptown Riverbend area). In the 1860s, the route became a horse and mule-drawn line, and went electric in 1893. Today, over 20,000 people a day ride to work and play aboard 35 original electric cars, all named to the National Register of historic Places.

For further information visit www.neworleanscvb.com or download Go Nola the official tourism app of New Orleans. Like New Orleans itself, this free app is full of surprises: Hundreds of places to eat, shop, and play. Go Nola is available on the App Store.

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Historical Fun Facts

Originally built in 1718, the St . Louis Cathedral in New Orleans is the oldest cathedral in the U .S . New Orleans is the largest port on the Gulf of Mexico, the second largest in the U .S ., and the third largest in the world in volume of cargo handled . The first Sugar Bowl game was played in New Orleans in 1935; the score was Tulane 20, Temple 14 . New Orleans is the home of the oldest pharmacy in America at 514 Chartres Street in the French Quarter . These early medical mixtures became known as cocktails (guess they were good for what ails ya?)

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Tour and Area Attractions

There are many attractions in New Orleans and April is a perfect time of year for activities on both land and water. New Orleans has a great array of options. All tours are available to registered attendees and guests. Advance registration for these activities is necessary to ensure minimum participation. To sign up for one or more activities, please complete the Tour Registration Form, or register online. The AANS will have an onsite Travel/Information Desk located in the New Orleans Marriott, the headquarters hotel. Please note: onsite registration will be limited and
accommodations on a space-available basis only.

Additional tickets may be sold onsite on a first-come, first-served basis, dependent upon availability. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and received on or before March 23, 2013, to receive a full refund. No requests for refunds will be accepted or processed after March 23, 2013. If you have questions regarding a specific tour or your tour registration, contact Baskow and Associates at 866-622-7569 or email questions to aanstours@ baskow.com. The tours will depart from the New Orleans Marriott, the headquarters hotel. Tour participants staying at other hotels can either walk, take a taxi or a shuttle to the New Orleans Marriott. All tours and events will operate regardless of weather.

In accordance with a policy established by the AANS Board of Directors, medical registrants may not register for tours and activities scheduled in conflict with the Scientific Program, Monday through Wednesday. For the guest program activities, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Any special needs requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the selected tour or event to guarantee accommodations; however, if a request is received within 30 days of the event, every effort will be made to accommodate it.

Ticketing
When registering online, your receipt (or ticket) with meeting instructions will be sent to you by email. You must print the receipt and present to the tour guide prior to each tour. If you are registering onsite, BBC will print receipts and present to the tour guide prior to each tour.

How to register for a tour:

1. Register online at http://www.baskow.com/client/ aanstours2013/index.htm after completing meeting registration by clicking the tours button 2. Download and complete the Tour Registration Form http://www.baskow.com/client/aanstours2013/index.htm and submit using one of the following options:

Cancellations
Cancellation requests received in writing on or before March 23, 2013, will receive a full refund. The tour company reserves the right to substitute appropriate sites if necessary. In the event a tour must be cancelled, BBC Destination Management will offer another tour option or issue a refund. Refunds for cancelled tours will be credited within three weeks following the meeting. It is expressly agreed AANS and BBC Destination Management shall not be liable for any damages caused or incurred in connection with these optional activities. By purchasing a tour/event, attendees agree to indemnify AANS and BBC Destination Management against liabilities arising from, or in connection with, the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Tours and optional evening events are available exclusively to AANS Annual Scientific Meeting attendees through BBC Destination Management.
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Fax to: 702-733-2052 Email to: aanstours@baskow.com Mail to: AANS Tours Baskow and Associates 2948 East Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89120

Tour Registration Deadline is March 23, 2013.

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Garden District Grandeur

Saturday, April 27, 2013 8:00 AM12:00 PM Price: $59 per person
Walking through the architecturally phenomenal Garden District, you feel as if youve entered an entirely separate city from New Orleans as defined by the French Quarter or, perhaps more specifically, entered a different period of time. Although the Garden District was indeed once a separate city (Lafayette) from the Vieux Carre and was established during a later period, the fact that this neighborhood was created by a different group of people most profoundly distinguishes it from the old section, the French Quarter. During your stroll through the Garden District you will tour the Lafayette Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in New Orleans. From the gates of the cemetery you can see the lavish above ground vaults and tombs of the families that once lived in the surrounding Garden District mansions. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

The Secret Creole World of the French Quarters

Sunday, April 28, 2013 10:00 AM12:30 PM Price: $50 per person
Walk through locked doors and surrounded by the stillness of secluded, tropical courtyards, step into the mysterious and remarkable lives of five generations of one New Orleans family. Amid patios of profuse and entangled beauty, meet the specters of those long dead; the European and African branches of this Louisiana dynasty. Youll see this Creole world slowly come alive and tragically dissolve as they struggle through changing society, civil war, the birth of Jazz, and the Americanization of the city. From grand townhouses to simple cottages and original slave quarters, you will also hear about Creoles, Free people of Color, and slaves. You will relive compelling life stories of passion, devotion as well as rejection and denial through the life of the Locoul family, one of the most fascinating Creole families to have made New Orleans their home. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

Airboat Adventure Crescent City Tour

Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:304:30 PM Price: $55 per person
You will be guided through the fascinating circle that is the Crescent City. You will start where it all began, in the French Quarter, then travel down Esplanade Avenue, also known as the Promenade of the Creoles. Next, are the languid Bayou St. John, and one of the citys most historic cemeteries. Then continue your journey to view the historic dueling oaks of City Park, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the Botanical Gardens. The tour then follows the crescent of the river to the Old town of Carrollton and the route of the St. Charles Streetcar. As you pass Tulane and Loyola Universities, you will be on course with Audubon Park and onward toward the Garden District, a once thriving sugar plantation. Here, Greek revival architecture and lush gardens delight the eye. You will experience a seldom seen inside view of the splendid Garden District. Transportation provided to and from the headquarters hotel and tour.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:15 AM3:00 PM Price: $99 per person
This Airboat Adventure is half high speed ride and half tour. You will travel at speeds up to 40 mph, and then slow down for unforgettable photo opportunities. The airboat will go where traditional boats dare to go. The tour will take you through the narrow canals and then out onto the wide open marshes for some fast paced fun in the bayou. Midway through the tour, the tour guide will hitch the airboat under a cypress canopy and give a historic and economic view of the bayou from pirate days to todays oilmen and alligator farmers. While most swamp tours go around the marsh, you will travel right through. Swamp guides take you deep into bayou country to experience the ecological uniqueness of Louisiana swamps. Luxuriant cypress, swamp willow and iris, sassafras and palmetto frame the verdant domination of egret, alligator, raccoon, blue heron, muskrat, and nutria. Comfortable clothes and shoes are a must and dont forget your camera. Any way you look at it, its an experience not to be missed! Transportation provided to and from the headquarters hotel and tour.

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Cookin Gumbo Ya Ya
Sunday, April 28, 2013 1:303:30 PM Price: $55 per person
You will be escorted through the historic French Quarter to the New Orleans School of Cooking (NOSOC). The NOSOC occupies a renovated molasses warehouse that was built in the 1830s in the heart of the French Quarter. You will learn to prepare the distinctive dishes for which New Orleans is famous. Fun is the key ingredient in the kitchen as the entertaining chefs teach the basics of Louisiana cooking, seasoned with history, trivia, and Louisiana lore. Examples of dishes being prepared are gumbo shrimp creole and bread pudding. Most importantly, after the entertaining experience, you will be able to sit back and enjoy the delectable feast that was prepared. Upon your return home, you can serve up some authentic New Orleans cuisine in your own kitchen for friends and family. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

River Road Plantation Restoration

Monday, April 29, 2013 11:30 AM4:30 PM Price: $95 per person
Wonderful things are happening on River Road these days as plantation restoration is revitalizing an important portion of St. James Parish. First, you will view the newest addition to the River Road, Laura Plantation, whose reconstruction began in 1992 on the big house and continues today. Built in 1805, as a sugar plantation by the Spanish Commandant of Pointe Coupee, it was originally named DuParc. Since 1875, the lovely plantation has been known as Laura, named for DuParcs granddaughter, Laura Lacoul. Adjacent is a smaller Maison de la Reprise, built in 1929 as a quiet retreat for Madame DuParc. Eleven other outbuildings, six servants quarters, and two large orchards of pecan trees will make Laura one of the largest extant plantation complexes. Next, you will visit Oak Alley, probably the most famous of the River Road plantations. At the entrance to the plantation, blooming bougainvillea and fragrant magnolia frame towering columns and wide verandas. Imagine cypress floors polished by time, gleaming chandeliers, and gracious furnishings. Oak Alley boasts rose-colored walls rising magnificently at the end of an alley of 28 majestic oak trees. The birthplace of several early Louisiana governors, this home is southern graciousness personified. Transportation is provided to and from the headquarters hotel and tour.

History in a Glass
Monday, April 29, 2013 11:00 AM3:30 PM Price: $130 per person
Join Elizabeth Pearce, Culinary Historian at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and food writer for Emerils Magazine, as she recounts the delicious and racy history of one of Americas most fascinating cities by way of three of its iconic drinks: The Sazerac, The Hurricane, and Caf Brulot. In this exclusive tour and class she will demonstrate how to make each of these drinks, using the history of their creation to tell the story of the music, cuisine, and architecture of New Orleans. Afterwards, you will enjoy lunch and a variety of wines at the Wine Institute of New Orleans (WINO). With so many different wine labels in such a vast and growing market, choosing is sometimes not a pleasure, but a dilemma. If youve ever felt that wine bar regret, WINO is your dream come true! With a state-of-the art wine serving system made by the Italian company, Enomatic, you can taste wine by the ounce, then decide to have a glass or simply taste to your hearts content while educating your palate! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

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Chic to Antique
Monday, April 29, 2013 1:304:30 PM Price: $45 per person
In a city as old and rich in history as New Orleans, you can be certain that antiques will be a major component of the retail scene. This is certainly true of Magazine Street, which has become nationally known as a destination for home furnishings, both old and new. Magazine Street is the current hot spot in New Orleans, sometimes referred to as the Nile of New Orleans this long, winding thoroughfare which follows the route of the Mississippi River is lined on each side with boutiques, chic shops, auction houses, cafes and coffee houses, gourmet restaurants, and much, much more. Magazine Street offers everything from fine antique furniture and rugs to handmade pottery and other objects dart. Travel from the edge of the French Quarter to the Audubon Zoo and find thousands of treasures in between. Here you will find distinctive places that are uniquely New Orleans. This block by block narrated tour offers stops at shops along Magazine Street. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

Canvas & Collectibles

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:30 AM4:00 PM Price: $99 per person
This block by block narrated tour offers stops at shops along Magazine Street. Magazine Street offers everything from fine antique furniture and rugs to handmade pottery and so much more. Along the way, you will stop to paint a fun New Orleans picture on canvas that you can take home as a keepsake. You can choose between hundreds of pictures to paint. Transportation provided to and from the headquarters hotel and tour.

World of Mardi Gras

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:004:00 PM Price: $78 per person
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans date back to the early 1800s, and have forever set the mood of the city, joyous, jubilant, just waiting to celebrate! You will visit two of New Orleans most intriguing spots, Blaine Kern artists Mardi Gras World and The Presbytere Museums Carnival Exhibit. The Presbytere, originally called the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House), derives its name from the fact that it was built on the site of the residence, or Presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. It was designed in 1701 to match the Cabildo, or Town Hall, on the other side of St. Louis Cathedral. The Presbytere was then used by the city as a courthouse until 1911 when it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Today it houses an impressive collection of rare artifacts integral to the understanding of the culture of Mardi Gras, from the mystery of the Bal Masque to the mayhem of the street parades. Next, you will encounter the actual site where the fabulous floats for Mardi Gras parades are built, as well as the props, sets, and decorations for the extravagant Mardi Gras Balls. Both in the theater and in the warehouses, mannequins display the elaborate costumes worn by the kings, queens, maids, captains, and other attendants of the Mardi Gras Balls. Transportation is provided to and from the headquarters hotel and tour.

Point, Click & Shoot

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:00 AM2:30 PM Price: $80 per person
Enjoy the rich history and architectural beauty of the French Quarter and capture your experience on film. Join professional photographer and French Quarter preservationist Louis Sahuc for a unique view of New Orleans. Through his work, Sahuc shares a deep love for the city he developed as a young boy. Since 1973, he has been making award-winning photographs for advertising, fashion, architecture, corporate editorial, and private clients. Opened in 1955, his gallery Photo Works in the French Quarter provides an opportunity to showcase an ongoing body of work that preserves the architecture and uniqueness of life in this national historic landmark. Sahuc will share his personal experiences along with some of the basics of capturing the perfect photograph. Then, you will be guided through the French Quarter for photo opportunities. If using a digital camera, Sahuc will take this time to review photographs that you have taken. Please bring your camera for these remarkable photo opportunities and learn from one of the best. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

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AANS Tours and Social Events

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Morning Activities

Garden District Grandeur 8:00 AM12:00 PM

The Secret Creole World of the French Quarter 10:00 AM12:30 PM

Afternoon Activities

Crescent City Tour 1:304:30 PM

Airboat Adventure 11:15 AM3:00 PM Cookin Gumbo Ya Ya 1:303:30 PM

History in a Glass 11:00 AM3:30 PM River Road Plantation Restoration 11:30 AM4:30 PM Chic to Antique 1:304:30 PM

Point, Click & Shoot 11:00 AM2:30 PM Canvas & Collectibles 11:30 AM4:00 PM World of Mardi Gras 1:004:00 PM

Evening Activities

AANS Opening Reception at Mardi Gras World 6:308:30 PM

International Reception Elms Mansion 6:308:00 PM NREF Fundraiser Reception House of Blues 8:0010:00 PM

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Registration
Ways to Register
Complete the AANS online Advance Registration Form at http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/2013/ Main/Registration.aspx using a major credit card for payment. This is the most immediate and secure method of registration. Download and complete the Advance Registration Form at http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/2013/ Main/Registration.aspx with credit card information and send by one of the following methods: Fax: 708-344-4444 Email: aansannual@compusystems.com Mail with check or credit card information to: AANS Registrations Department c/o CompuSystems PO Box 6271 Broadview, IL 60155 For wire transfers or questions regarding the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, call 708-450-5882. Important: Do not send forms to the AANS Registration Department via Federal Express, UPS, Airborne or DHL. The only overnight service that will deliver to a P.O. box address is the U.S. Postal Service. A letter of confirmation will be sent to you via email or fax (if no email address is supplied) or via mail (if no email or fax number is supplied) within 48 hours of receipt of your registration. You will receive a separate confirmation for your hotel reservation. See page 4 for registration and housing deadlines.

Cancellations/Refunds
Requests for registration cancellation must be made in writing and sent to: AANS Registrations Department c/o CompuSystems PO Box 6271 Broadview, IL 60155 Or faxed to: 708-344-4444 All refunds will be processed and mailed following the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Please allow four to six weeks for processing. Refunds will be made in accordance with the following schedule: Cancellations received on or before March 25, 2013, will receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received between March 26, 2013 and April 22, 2013, will receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after April 22, 2013, or no-shows.

Membership Dues Payment Option

A convenient payment option enables members to include dues with their Annual Scientific Meeting registration. Renewal notices have been sent to all AANS members. If you have yet to pay your membership dues, you can include your dues payment with your registration payment. Simply check the appropriate box on the registration form and include the appropriate amount with your payment. If paying by credit card, you may add your dues payment as shown on the form. Dues payments paid by checks should be sent directly to the remittance address listed on the AANS dues invoice.

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Registration Fees
On or before March 25, 2013 After March 25, 2013

Member (901) Retired or Lifetime Member (927) Non-Member Neurosurgeon (902) Non-Member PhysicianOther (903) Non-Member/Non-Physician (904) Member of the U.S. Armed Forces (905) Resident/Candidate Member1 (906) Resident/Candidate Non-Member1 (908) International Resident/Candidate Member1 (907) International Resident/Candidate Non-Member1 (909) Medical Student4 (929) Physician Assistant Member (911) Physician Assistant Non-Member (912) Nurse Member (913) Nurse Non-Member (914) Allied Member2 (928) Allied Non-Member2 (910) Commercial Press5 (915) Spouse3 (950) Guest3 (951)

$699 $395 $899 $899 $899 $470 $100 $340 $150 $340 $0 $345 $455 $345 $455 $220 $270 $375 $150 $150

$799 $495 $999 $999 $999 $570 $100 $440 $250 $440 $0 $445 $555 $445 $555 $320 $370 $425 $150 $150

1 2 3 4 5

Letter of recommendation from Program Director required. See Registration Form. Allied includes: Medical Assistants, Neurosurgery Practice Managers, Neurosurgical Technicians, and Neurosurgery Office Staff. Spouse/Guests cannot earn CME credits nor attend any Practical Clinics or Breakfast Seminars. All Medical Students MUST include a photocopy of his/her current medical student ID card. The commercial press category encompasses those writers and editors who represent for profit publications that are circulated among the medical device industry and the business community. Their attendance at AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is to network and highlight the activities of device or pharmaceutical companies. Business, medical device and manufacturing publications that do not contain editorial content related to the scientific program (research) presented at the meeting fall into the category of commercial press publications. In addition, to qualify for this registration category, you must be on the editorial staff of the publication you represent. Sales or marketing personnel do not qualify for this reduced fee registration category.

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Housing
Housing Deadline
March 25, 2013After that date, room availability and special rates cannot be guaranteed.
The New Orleans Marriot Hotel has been designated as the Headquarters Hotel for the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Additional housing is available at the official AANS Annual Scientific Meeting hotels listed on the Hotel Information At-A-Glance (pages 2629). The AANS Housing Bureau, onPeak, will process hotel reservations based on choice and availability. All reservation requests must be made through the AANS Housing Bureau. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. Please support the AANS by booking your room through the onPeak Housing Bureau at one of the official AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Hotels. By doing this, you are helping your association in many ways. In order for the AANS to obtain the necessary amount of meeting and exhibit space at the convention center and the hotels, the AANS must commit to a minimum number of guest rooms. If the commitment is not fulfilled, the association will incur significant financial penalties and have difficulty obtaining sufficient meeting space in the future. Unfortunately, this can have a major impact on member services and programs the association is able to offer in the future. The official hotels have been selected because they are in good locations, provide a variety of rates, and have consistently shown a high level of product and service.

Ways to Secure Housing

Complete an online Housing Reservation Form at http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/2013/Main/ Housing.aspx using a credit card for room guarantee. This is the most immediate and secure method of making your hotel reservation. Download and complete the Housing Reservation Form at http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/ 2013/Main/Housing.aspx with credit card information and send by one of the following methods: Fax: 312-329-9513 Email: aans@onpeakevents.com Mail to: onPeak/AANS Official Housing Partner 350 N. Clark St., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: 866-524-7464 Be sure to indicate your first, second, and third hotel choices in case a hotel is no longer available. You may guarantee your reservation with VISA, MasterCard or American Express. A housing confirmation will be sent to you via email or fax (if no mail address is supplied) within 48 hours of receipt of your housing reservation form. A portion of your room rate will be used to defray the cost of housing and registration services.

Changes/Cancellations
To cancel or make changes to reservations, contact the AANS Housing Bureau, onPeak, in writing by fax at 312-329-9513 (U.S. or International) or you may email your request to aans@onpeakevents.com. Refer to the Hotel Information At-A-Glance for the cancellation policy at each hotel. Reservation changes and cancellations will not be accepted directly by the hotels.

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Embassy Suites New OrleansConvention Center 315 Julia Street $239/Single, $259/Double
This downtown hotel offers two room suites, a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and Managers Reception daily in a superb location in the heart of the New Orleans Arts and Warehouse District. The New Orleans Convention Center and Cruise Ship Terminal at the Port of New Orleans are only steps away.

New Orleans Marriott AANS Headquarters Hotel

555 Canal Street $262 Single/Double
Experience a majestic hotel in New Orleans ideally situated in the French Quarter and just steps away from Bourbon Street, the Convention Center, and other iconic attractions. The New Orleans Marriott, AANS Headquarters Hotel, offers guests a hospitable atmosphere, ideal for business and leisure travelers alike.

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center 1001 S. Peters Street $189 Single/Double
Just one block from the New Orleans Convention Center and walking distance from French Quarter attractions and restaurants. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center hotel is a streetcar stop from the Riverwalk and at the foot of the famed French Quarter.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street $262/Single, $282/Double

Stay in downtown New Orleans at Hilton New Orleans Riverside and enjoy a prime location on the banks of the Mississippi River, adjacent to the New Orleans Convention Center and steps from the business district. The New Orleans hotel is located a short four block walk to the citys colorful French Quarter and across the street from Harrahs Casino.

The Astor Crowne Plaza 739 Canal Street $213/Single, $223/Double

The Astor Crowne Plaza located at the Gateway to the French Quarter where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street offers easy access to nearby attractions like Jackson Square, Morial Convention Center, Riverwalk Shopping, the New Orleans Sports Arena, and the Superdome.

Marriott Downtown at Convention Center 859 Convention Center Boulevard $246 Single/Double
Discover this beautiful contemporary hotel, housed in a renovated 19th century cotton mill, located in downtown New Orleans in the Warehouse and Arts District, steps away from the French Quarter, Historic St. Charles Street Cars, Cruise Port, and a multitude of the finest dining & entertainment options.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans 300 Canal Street $229/Single, $239/Double
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans just four blocks from the New Orleans Convention Center and located directly across the street from Harrahs Casino. Choose from an array of stylish guest rooms and suites offering views of the Mississippi River, French Quarter, or Canal Street.

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Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel 700 Tchoupitoulas Street $246 Single/Double
Renaissance Arts is located in a historical warehouse circa 1910. Situated in the heart of the Arts District and near the French Quarter, this hotel in downtown New Orleans is conveniently located near attractions such as Harrahs Casino, the Audubon Aquarium, and numerous museums.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal Street $290 Single/Double

Discover The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and experience the citys Southern hospitality and unforgettable style from the edge of the French Quarter. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, sets the standard for luxury hotels while offering guests a magnificent retreat in the heart of the city with unmatched service.

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal Street $235 Single/Double

The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is situated on historic Canal Street overlooking famous New Orleans attractions like the Mississippi River and the French Quarter. A brief walk also brings you to Bourbon Street, the New Orleans Convention Center, the Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Riverwalk Marketplace, Harrahs Casino, and all the world famous restaurants and live music clubs of the Vieux Carr.

Windsor Court Hotel 300 Gravier Street $290 Single/Double

The Windsor Court Hotel recently underwent a $22 million restoration, redefining five-star luxury in New Orleans. The Windsor Court Hotel is centrally located to the very best of the New Orleans experience, including its eclectic art galleries, museums, bars and restaurants and within walking distance of the Mississippi River, French Quarter, and Garden District.

Westin New Orleans Canal Place 100 Rue Iberville $209/Single, $234/Double
Along the mighty Mississippi River and adjacent to the historical French Quarter, the Westin New Orleans Canal Place is the perfect address to savor the Crescent Citys zest for living. Just steps from fine dining, upscale shopping, museums, art galleries, and the central business district, many of the richly appointed guest rooms and suites provide breathtaking views of the Mississippi River.

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Hotel Information At a Glance

Hotel New Orleans Marriott Headquarter Hotel The Astor Crowne Plaza DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans

Single/Double Rate

$262 Single/Double

$213/Single, $223/Double

$229/Single, $239/Double

Website

www.neworleansmarriott.com

www.astorneworleans.com

www.neworleans.doubletree.com

Phone

(504) 581-1000

(504) 962-0500

(504) 581-1300

Address

555 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 9 Blocks

739 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 11 Blocks

300 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 7 Blocks

Distance to Convention Center Shuttle to Convention Center Star/Diamond Rating

YesRoute A

YesRoute C

YesRoute B

AAA 3-Diamond

AAA 4-Diamond

AAA 3-Diamond

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

72 Hours

72 Hours

Number of Restaurants Room Service

Yes

Yes24 Hour

Yes

Pool

YesOutdoor

YesOutdoor

No

Spa

No

No

No

Fitness Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Parking

$33/Valet

$31.60/Valet

$30/Valet

Concierge

Yes

Yes

No

Business Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Internet

Yes

YesComplimentary in lobby

YesComplimentary in lobby

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Embassy Suites New OrleansConvention Center

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Single/Double Rate

$239/Single, $259/Double

$189 Single/Double

$262/Single, $282/Double

Website

www.neworleans. embassysuites.com

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton. com/en/hotels/louisiana/hiltongarden-inn-new-orleansconvention-center-MSYGIGI/ index.html (504) 525-0044

www.neworleans.hilton.com

Phone

(504) 525-1993

(504) 561-0500

Address

315 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 3 Blocks

1001 S. Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70130 1 Block

Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 4 Blocks

Distance to Convention Center Shuttle to Convention Center Star/Diamond Rating

NoWithin walking distance

NoWithin walking distance

YesRoute D

AAA 3-Diamond

AAA 3-Diamond

AAA 4-Diamond

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

72 Hours

72 Hours

Number of Restaurants Room Service

Yes

Yes

Yes

Pool

Yes

YesOutdoor

YesOutdoor

Spa

No

No

Salon only

Fitness Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Parking

$30/Valet

$30/Valet

$34/Self Park, $40/Valet

Concierge

Yes

Yes

Yes

Business Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Internet

Yes

YesComplimentary in guest rooms and lobby

YesComplimentary in guest rooms and lobby

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Marriott Downtown at Convention Center

Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel

The Ritz CarltonNew Orleans

Single/Double Rate

$246 Single/Double

$246 Single/Double

$290 Single/Double

Website

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/ www.renaissanceartshotel.com travel/msymc-new-orleansmarriott-at-the-convention-center/ (504) 613-2888 (504) 613-2330

www.ritzcarlton.com/neworleans

Phone

(504) 524-1331

Address

859 Convention Center Boulevard 700 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 New Orleans, LA 70130 7 Blocks Adjacent NoWithin walking distance YesRoute B

921 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70112 12 Blocks

Distance to Convention Center Shuttle to Convention Center Star/Diamond Rating

YesRoute C

AAA 3-Diamond

AAA 4-Diamond

AAA 4-Diamond

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

72 Hours

72 Hours

Number of Restaurants Room Service

Yes

Yes

Yes24 Hour

Pool

YesOutdoor

YesOutdoor

YesResistance Pool

Spa

No

No

Yes

Fitness Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Parking

$31/Valet

$34.72/Valet

$44.80/Valet

Concierge

Yes

No

Yes

Business Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Internet

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Westin New Orleans Canal Place

Windsor Court Hotel

Single/Double Rate

$235 Single/Double

$209/Single, $234/Double

$290 Single/Double

Website

http://www.sheratonneworleans. com/ (504) 525-2500

www.westinneworleans.com

http://www.windsorcourthotel. com/ (504) 523-6000

Phone

(504) 566-7006

Address

500 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 9 Blocks

100 Rue Iberville New Orleans, LA 70130 7 Blocks

300 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70130 7 Blocks

Distance to Convention Center Shuttle to Convention Center Star/Diamond Rating

YesRoute C

YesRoute B

YesRoute B

AAA 4-Diamond

AAA 4-Diamond

AAA 4-Diamond

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

72 Hours

72 Hours

Number of Restaurants Room Service

Yes24 Hour

Yes24 Hour

Yes

Pool

YesOutdoor

YesOutdoor

Yes

Spa

No

No

Yes

Fitness Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Parking

$33/Valet

$18/Self Park, $40.32/Valet

$34/Valet

Concierge

Yes

Yes

Yes

Business Center

Yes

Yes

Yes

Internet

Yes

Yes

YesComplimentary in guest rooms & lobby

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AANS New Orleans Hotel Locator Map

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New Orleans MarriottHQ Astor Crowne Plaza DoubleTree Hotel New Orleans Embassy Suites Hotel New OrleansConvention Center

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center Hilton New Orleans Riverside New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center Renaissance Arts Hotel

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Ritz-Carlton Hotel Sheraton Hotel New Orleans Westin Canal Place Windsor Court Hotel Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Halls HJ
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Transportation
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70130 Airport Shuttle
Shuttle service is available from the airport to the AANS official hotels in the Central Business District for $20 per person one way or $38 (per person, round-trip). Call 1-866-596-2699 or 504-522-3500 for more details or to make a reservation. For Departure Reservations, please call no later than 24 hours prior to your flight. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call in advance of your travel date for the specially equipped shuttle to be reserved.

Getting to New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the gateway to one of the most exciting cities in the worldNew Orleans, legendary for its history, food and good times. Armstrong International Airport provides a user-friendly environment that welcomes millions of travelers each year from around the world. For more information on Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport, visit http://www.flymsy.com.

Car Rental
AANS is pleased to provide members the opportunity for car rental savings through Alamo Rent-a-Car in conjunction with the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Alamo provides AANS members year-round discounts off car rentals at 138 locations in North America and 275 overseas locations. In addition, members are given the opportunity to earn valuable miles, credits or points with airlines and hotels through Alamos partnership with most major airlines and hotel partners. To request your year-round discount, call Alamo toll-free at the number listed below or visit online at www.alamo.com. At the time of reservation, dont forget to identify yourself as an AANS member and provide the identification information below: For reservations call 800-462-5266 or visit www.alamo.com Please mention or enter ID# 706768. You can potentially receive up to 10% off your car rental.

Airline
AANS is pleased to announce American Airlines has been designated as the official airline of the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.

Airline Reservations with American Airlines

AANS has partnered with American Airlines to provide attendees with a 5% discount for the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. You can easily access Americans fares and apply this discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flights. Place the below Promotion Code in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically. This special discount is valid off any American Connection. International originating guests will need to contact their local reservation number and refer to the Promotion Code. You may also call 1-800-433-1790 to book your flights, please refer to the Promotion Code below when you call. Please note there is a reservation service charge for all tickets issued by phone. Please use our preferred partner, American Airlines, when you can because of the benefits provided to you as a traveler and to our organization for extended partner value.

AANS Shuttle Service

The AANS will provide shuttle service at regular intervals between the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and most official 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting hotels. A couple of the hotels are within walking distance.

Return Airport Service

AANS will provide direct-to-airport service available from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 11:15 AM5:15 PM with continuous departures every hour. The cost for this direct service is $20 which includes luggage handling. Due to limited seating, you are strongly encouraged to make your reservation well in advance once you arrive at the convention center. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 15 miles from the convention center, so allow yourself an ample amount of time before your flight. All reservations must be paid in cash onsite in New Orleans at the AANS Shuttle Information Center located on the sidewalk just outside Hall I prior to your shuttle departure. 31

To Make a Reservation with American Airlines

Online: www.aa.com Toll Free: 1-800-433-1790 Promotion Code: #5343BP

Airport/Ground Transportation
Taxi
A taxi cab ride costs approximately $33 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD). Pick-up is on the lower level, outside of the baggage claim area. Taxis are required to offer a credit card payment option. www.aans.org

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