Dates and Deadlines

• Online abstract submission opens

• Extended deadline for abstract submissions, noon EDT

• Edits to submitted abstracts must be entered by 5 p.m. EDT

• Notifications of abstract's acceptance status sent to presenting authors

• Deadline for symposia/minisymposia speakers to record presentation and upload materials

• Deadline for speakers to register for the meeting

• Deadline for poster presenters to upload virtual poster and recorded presentation

• Bonus Day for members who renewed membership by Feb. 15, 2021 - opens at noon EDT

• Member registration opens at noon EDT

• Nonmember registration opens at noon EDT

• Press registration opens at noon EDT

• Exhibitor registration opens at noon EDT

• 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.

• Exhibitor booth sales open online

• 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.

• 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.

• Exhibit space assignment appointments

• Exhibitor booth space confirmed via email

• Exhibitor Service Manual available online

• 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.

• Cancellation or Downsize will result in a charge equal to 100% of total cost of the cancelled space. 

• Exhibitor registration opens

• Deadline for product categories and company contact information 

• Materials for Exhibit Guide advertisements due to SfN
• Closing date for advertising reservations in the Exhibit Guide

• Beginning the Neuroscience 2021 experience, “Preview Days” take place November 3–7 with the release of all poster, symposia, and minisymposia presentations.

• Virtual Exhibit Dates