On-Demand Sessions Available Now!

Since the inaugural meeting in 1970, the Scottsdale Headache Symposium® continues to be a successful venue for providing practical, clinical, evidence-based information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of headache patients. The 2021 Symposium featured in-person education presented in didactic, case-based, evidence-based, panel and demonstrative formats, with online access available on-demand for 6 months. View our news feature here.

Click here to register for the On-Demand Experience.

QUESTIONS?

View our Frequently Asked Questions here.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This symposium is designed for general practitioners, internists, pediatricians, neurologists, anesthesiologists, dentists, physical therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other health professionals who treat headache.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The American Headache Society® (AHS) is actively monitoring the health and safety guidance from the Centers for Disease Control as well as state and local health departments. AHS requires attendees to abide by any applicable rules of conduct or local or state laws that may be announced at any time before or during the event.

All attendees, speakers, and exhibitors are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus at least 14 days prior to arriving for the Symposium. This does not include recommended booster shots.

When picking up badges, each participant will need to provide proof of vaccination (a vaccine card or a phone picture) with a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). These include Pfizer-BioNTechso cure, Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen, Moderna, AstraZeneca-Oxford, and Sinopharm. If you do not have proof of vaccination during arrival, it could result in delays.

Unvaccinated participants are welcome to still participate in the meeting by registering for the virtual option. Anyone who is registered for in-person attendance and would like to switch to virtual attendance can email AHS at any point.

Masks are required for all participants while inside the meeting space, with the exception of during eating or drinking. Masks are encouraged during outdoor events as well.

Social Distancing will be encouraged and seating during sessions will be spread out to allow for more personal space.

PLENARY PALS PROGRAM

If this is your first time attending the Scottsdale Headache Symposium, sign up for the Plenary Pals program during registration to be paired with an experienced attendee who can help guide you through the agenda and meet with you onsite to make sure your experience is fantastic!

SPECIAL NOTE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The American Headache Society wishes to take steps to ensure that no individual with disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you need auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any assistance in registering for this symposium, please contact AHS Headquarters at 856-423-0043, write to us at AHS, 19 Mantua Road, Mt. Royal, NJ, 08061, or email AHSHQ@talley.com.

Scottsdale Program Committee

Co-Chairs

Committee Members

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Acquire knowledge in the diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of headache disorders for clinical practice and research.
• Apply cutting-edge treatments for the assessment of outcomes in clinical practice.
• Develop strategies for the treatment of refractory headaches.
• Describe the importance of respecting diversity and wellness in creating a healthy work environment.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The American Headache Society® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The American Headache Society® designates this Other (live and recorded sessions) activity for a maximum of 46.75* AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*Subject to change.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING CME

To obtain CME credit (AMA Category 1 or AAFP), or to get a certificate to send to your own accrediting body, please access the evaluations by completing these “tasks” (steps):

1. Go to: https://bit.ly/SHS21-CME
2. IF this is your first time claiming CME for this year’s meeting, please click “New Users/Join Now.” Unfortunately, even if you’ve used our system for previous meetings, you still need to register again. We apologize for this inconvenience.
3. Complete a general conference evaluation
4. Select the sessions you attended and answer a few questions for each
5. Get your letter of attendance and CME certificates

Once you complete the evaluation and attest to the sessions you attended, you can print, email, or save a PDF of your CME Certificates.  Credit hours are based on the sessions you attest to attending in Step 4.  CME can be claimed until May 2022)

BONUS: Earn up to 8 ABPN Self-Assessment Credits

After you complete your CME, click “Take the APBN Self-Assessment.” Answer the questions, and you will be able to see/print/download your certificate.

We are offering up to 46.75 AMA Category 1 CME credits, 44.75 AAFP CME credits, and/or 8 ABPN Self-Assessment credits.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relationships to disclose unless listed here. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to ACCME Standards.

DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

The American Headache Society received funding to support this activity from the following organizations:

AbbVie Inc.

AAFP

The AAFP has reviewed 2021 Scottsdale Headache Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 44.75 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Elective credit. Term of Approval is from 11/18/2021 to 11/21/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABPN

THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGY HAS REVIEWED THE 2021 SCOTTSDALE HEADACHE SYMPOSIUM AND HAS APPROVED THIS ACTIVITY AS A PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY, WHICH IS MANDATED BY THE ABMS AS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF CONTINUING CERTIFICATION.

This activity awards up to 46.75 Category 1 CME credits, of which 8 are approved as Self-Assessment CME credits. The approval period is for November 18 – 21, 2021.

2021 Scottsdale Headache Symposium Program Agenda*

*All presentation titles and times are tentative and subject to change.

2021 Scottsdale Headache Symposium® Registration Fees and Information

Click here to register for the On-Demand Experience.

Registration will take place online only. If you need assistance or have multiple attendees from your organization to register, please contact the AHS office at ahshq@talley.com or 856-423-0043.

The registration brochure will be available soon.

Registration Categories and Fees*

Pre-Meeting Course Registration Fees*

*Prices are the same for the in-person and virtual experiences

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
In-person registration includes admittance to all educational sessions, (except where noted), the exhibit hall, continental breakfast and refreshment breaks each day, as well as several evening receptions during the event. In-person registration also includes full access to the virtual experience which will be available to registrants until May 2022.

Virtual registration includes full access to the virtual experience only and will be available to registrants until May 2022.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
The American Headache Society® (AHS) is actively monitoring the health and safety guidance from the Centers for Disease Control as well as state and local health departments. AHS requires attendees to abide by any applicable rules of conduct or local or state laws that may be announced at any time before or during the event.

All attendees, speakers, and exhibitors are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus at least 14 days prior to arriving for the Symposium. This does not include recommended booster shots.

When picking up badges, each participant will need to provide proof of vaccination (a vaccine card or a phone picture) with a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). These include Pfizer-BioNTechso cure, Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen, Moderna, AstraZeneca-Oxford, and Sinopharm. If you do not have proof of vaccination during arrival, it could result in delays.

Unvaccinated participants are welcome to still participate in the meeting by registering for the virtual option. Anyone who is registered for in-person attendance and would like to switch to virtual attendance can email AHS at any point.

Masks are required for all participants while inside the meeting space, with the exception of during eating or drinking. Masks are encouraged during outdoor events as well.

Social Distancing will be encouraged and seating during sessions will be spread out to allow for more personal space.

FORMS OF PAYMENT
Checks are acceptable when registration is submitted by mail or completed onsite at the Scottsdale Headache Symposium. Checks must be made payable (in US dollars) to the American Headache Society and issued by a US correspondent bank. The registrant is responsible for any and all bank charges. Mail to:

American Headache Society
2021 Scottsdale Registration
19 Mantua Road
Mount Royal, NJ 08061

Credit cards are the preferred method of payment. AHS accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. AHS reserves the right to charge the correct amount, if different from your calculated total. Charges will appear on your statement as “AHS Registration.” Note: registrations paid by credit card may be faxed to 856-432-0082. Keep a copy of your fax transmittal confirmation for your record. If faxing, do not mail the original form, doing so may result in duplicate charges to your credit card.

Wire Transfers are accepted provided that the NET AMOUNT of the wire (after bank fees) is sufficient to cover all registration fees in US dollars. Please contact AHS Registration (856-423-0043 or ahshq@talley.com) for additional information on wire transfer payments.

Cash and Travelers Checks (US dollars only) are accepted for onsite registration at the Scottsdale Headache Symposium. Please do not send cash or travelers checks through the mail.

GROUP DISCOUNTS
AHS encourages you and your colleagues to take advantage of the discounted fees available when two or more from an organization (same location) register for the meeting. Registration for group discounts must be submitted together (by mail or fax) with acceptable form(s) of payment. A discount of $25.00 per attendee (after the first attendee pays full price) will be applied.

LETTERS OF INVITATION
If requested, the AHS will send a personal invitation for participation at the Scottsdale Headache Symposium. This invitation is only meant to assist participants in raising travel funds and obtaining a VISA. This is not a commitment on the part of the AHS to provide any financial support.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Requests must be submitted via email no later than Thursday, October 31, 2021.  Once the cancellation is processed, all fees paid will be refunded. If paid by credit card, please allow up to five business days for the credit to show in your bank account.  THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER THE OCTOBER 31 DEADLINE.

Attendees who signed up for the In-person Experience may transfer to the Virtual Experience with no penalty. Substitutions will be accepted until November 5, 2021. For cancellations, substitutions, or experience changes, please contact us at ahshq@talley.com.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Conference Hotel
JW Marriott Camelback Inn
5402 East Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85253  

The JW Marriott Camelback Inn, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is nestled on 125 acres of naturally landscaped desert where guests can enjoy an authentic southwestern experience.  With traditional southwestern décor, the Inn’s casitas are spread throughout the hotel’s desert landscape and all have balconies or patios. Experience the best of Scottsdale with traditional and modern amenities, just minutes from downtown Phoenix, AZ.  

The group room rate at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn for symposium participants is $299.00 for a single or double room, plus prevailing taxes. Room reservations and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until Saturday, October 23, 2021, or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. After that date, reservation requests will be based on the hotel’s prevailing rate. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.

Overflow Properties
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
2.6 miles from Camelback Inn
6333 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: (480) 948-7750
Direct Line: (480) 947-5400

Please note reservations within the AHS block of rooms are for registered attendees ONLY. Reservations made by non-registrants will not receive the discounted rate. A link and passcode to book a room at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn/Hilton Scottsdale Resort will be in your confirmation email once you have completed meeting registration.

Other alternative hotels in the area are listed below (AHS is NOT contracted at these hotels):

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
0.8 miles from Camelback Inn
5700 East McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (800) 245-2051

DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort/Scottsdale
3.7 miles from Camelback Inn
5401 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: (480) 947-5400

The Phoenician
3.7 miles from Camelback Inn
6000 East Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 941-8200

Embassy Suites by Hilton
4.1 miles from Camelback Inn
5001 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: (480) 949-1414

Sponsorship and Exhibit Information

We are looking forward to welcoming back our sponsors and exhibits to Scottsdale this Fall.

Learn about all of our exciting sponsorship and exhibiting options in the new Sponsorship and Exhibit Prospectus.

NEW SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS FOR 2021:

• Hospitality Suites: Enjoy a room close to the meeting space to host private meetings or as a lounge for your staff.
• Headshot Lounge: Put your brand in the spotlight and help attendees take a new professional headshot in our dedicated lounge.
• Wellness Sponsor: Help attendees start the day on the right foot by sponsoring our new sunrise yoga sessions. This includes a gift of a branded yoga mat that each attendee takes home.
• Coffee Time: Make sure your message is steaming hot by branding coffee cup sleeves and napkins during one of the coffee and exhibit breaks

Use our Exhibit and Sponsorship portal to select a sponsorship opportunity (booth included) or purchase an exhibit booth without sponsorship. You can also purchase additional sponsorship opportunities.

Book Your Sponsorship or Booth Now

Please be prepared to answer a few more questions this year. The Exhibit Review Committee has made some changes to the review process for both previous and new exhibitors.  For example, if you have a new product or device and have exhibited in the past, you may be asked to submit additional collateral before receiving final approval to exhibit.

INDUSTRY SUPPORTED EVENTS

Add your organization to those sharing research and product news with a Satellite Symposium. We have openings from Thursday to Saturday. These events take place without conflict of other CME sessions and will be advertised in the Final Program.

You can offer a presentation with or without CME (you will be responsible for securing your own CME provider) and choose to serve food in your private room with space for over 100 attendees! You must have an FDA-approved product/service.

Download an Industry Supported Event Application here.

If you would like to hold a private meeting or dinner, please complete the Ancillary Meeting/Event Request Form here.

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the 2021 Scottsdale Headache Symposium from our industry supporters:

PLATINUM

We’re a company that takes on the toughest health challenges. But we do more than treat diseases—we aim to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives. We are AbbVie, a highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illness by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Biohaven is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates targeting neurological diseases. The Company has two small molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist product candidates in development, rimegepant and vazegepant, for acute and preventive treatment of migraine. Rimegepant, the lead candidate, is an orally-administered, rapidly dissolving single dose CGRP with a novel mechanism that targets the underlying pathophysiology of migraine without causing vasoconstriction.

Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We were founded in 1876 by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission.

Lundbeck, a global pharmaceutical company based in Denmark and founded in 1915, is tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health, so every person can be their best.  Lundbeck has a long heritage of innovation in neuroscience and is focused on delivering transformative treatments that address unmet needs in brain health.

Teva Pharmaceuticals is a global leader in generic medicines and biopharmaceuticals. Building on more than a century-old legacy, Teva delivers high-quality products to patients in nearly every therapeutic area, has an established presence in generics, specialty, OTC and API, a fully integrated R&D function, strong operational base and global infrastructure and scale.

SILVER

BRONZE

AHS gratefully acknowledges the educational grant support of the Skill/Injection Training Courses from our industry supporters:

AbbVie Inc.

Steven B. Graff-Radford Orofacial Pain and Headache Lectureship

Congratulations to the 2021 recipient! Join us Friday, November 19th from 2:30 – 3:00 PM MST for the Plenary III award lecture.

Richard Ohrbach, DDS, PhD, OdontDoc (hon), University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, NY
Topic TBD

Women’s Health Science Award

Congratulations to the 2021 recipient! Join us on Saturday, November 20th from 11:00 – 11:30 AM MST for the award lecture.

Jelena Pavlovic, MD, PhD, Montefiore Headache Center, Bronx, NY
Topic TBD

“Frontiers in Headache Research” Scholarship Award*

GET ENGAGED… ACCESS THE 2021 SCOTTSDALE HEADACHE SYMPOSIUM® IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND ON YOUR PHONE, TABLET, OR COMPUTER:

Access all live and on-demand sessions and slides
Ask questions of speakers in real-time
Connect with in-person and virtual attendees
Explore the exhibit hall 24-7

Download the app from the Apple App Store here
Download the app from the Google Play store here
Access the Symposium on your computer here

Download our How-To Guide here for step-by-step instructions, or follow the below steps to login to the app or event website:

1. Click Login in the upper right hand corner
2. Enter the email you used to register for the Symposium
3. Create a password
4. If you have already created an account and forgot your password, click “send me a magic link” for an email to reset your password
5. Once logged in, click “Join an Event” and enter the secret event code as noted in your registration confirmation email
6. Enter the 2021 Scottsdale Headache Symposium event, explore, and enjoy!
7. If you need technical assistance once in the app or event website, click the “Tech Help Desk” button or follow this link
8. If you still require assistance, email us at ahshq@talley.com and we’ll connect you with a tech specialist who can help
9. Watch the below video for a tutorial on navigating the event through the app or website:

Welcome to the American Headache Society’s 2021 Scottsdale Headache Symposium® Press Room. Here you can find the latest news releases related to the Symposium, as well as press guidelines for media professionals, exhibitors, presenters and satellite symposia organizers.

All media-related questions, including obtaining press passes, can be directed to Lauren Schoener-Gaynor at lschoener-gaynor@talley.com or 856-905-5211.

AHS Press Guidelines
Press Release

AHS members are invited to participate in Special Interest Section meetings that will be held in-person and virtually via Zoom. All Zoom details have been distributed via Outlook calendar invites. If you cannot find the Zoom link, please contact your Special Interest Section Chair or email AHSHQ@Talley.com.