2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium

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 patients with headache.

Education is presented in didactic, case-based, evidence-based, panel and demonstrative formats over the course of four days. The 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.

HELPFUL LINKS FOR ATTENDEES:
On Demand Recordings and Evaluation

REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for the On Demand Program! View registration rates and updates here.

Register Here

FAQ
Review frequently asked questions about the Symposium or download a copy here.

SHOP AHS
Stock up on limited edition Scottsdale Headache Symposium®-branded products before time runs out! Order your gear on our virtual store, Shop AHS, here.

AHS-branded products are now available for purchase year-round and 15% of the proceeds will be dedicated to supporting AHS research, advocacy, and education initiatives. Shop AHS and you will be actively contributing to the advancement of our mission to improve the lives of individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
The AHS actively monitors the health and safety guidance from the Centers for Disease Control as well as state and local health departments. We want attendees to enjoy a safe environment at all AHS meetings. While the AHS continues to recommend people are up to date on COVID-19 vaccination, attendees of AHS meetings are not required to be vaccinated or verify vaccination status. In addition, masks are optional for AHS meetings and prior antigen testing is not required. We will continue to follow best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and abide by any legal mandates and recommendations from government officials in the location of any AHS meeting. These protocols and information are subject to change.

Please note, even with safeguards and the AHS’s overarching commitment to attendee wellness, there remains a risk of contracting COVID-19.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The American Headache Society® wishes to take 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 and services. If you need any 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

Deborah I. Friedman, MD, MPH, FAHS Key Whitman Eye Center Dallas, TX

Rashmi B. Halker Singh, MD, FAHS Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ

Scott W. Powers, PhD, FAHS Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH

Committee Members

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

At the conclusion of this program, learners will share that they feel better prepared to manage patients presenting with headache conditions by applying best practices in Headache Medicine related to diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of headache disorders in adults and children in clinical practice and research, apply cutting-edge approaches to the assessment of outcomes in clinical practice, develop strategies for the treatment of refractory headaches and headaches during pregnancy, and incorporate processes to comply with new documentation requirements and enhance employee retention.

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 activity (live and recorded sessions) for a maximum of 42.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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 2023 SCOTTSDALE HEADACHE SYMPOSIUM AND HAS APPROVED THIS ACTIVITY AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT (SA) CME ACTIVITY, WHICH IS MANDATED BY THE ABMS AS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF CONTINUING CERTIFICATION.

This activity awards up to 42.5 Category 1 CME credits as Self-Assessment CME credits. The approval period is for November 16 – 19, 2023. SA activity available until 5/20/2024.

AAFP

The AAFP has reviewed 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 22.75 Live AAFP Elective credits. Term of Approval is from 11/16/2023 to 11/19/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING CME

• 1. Go to Education On Demand (all attendees, including AHS members, should create a visitor account or log in with the visitor credentials created during the Annual Scientific Meeting).
     • Please be sure to use the same email address that you used during registration for the Symposium
  2. Once logged in, you will see the sessions listed on the left-hand side. Click on any session you wish to view.
  3. Complete the post-activity evaluation here. We suggest you wait to complete the evaluation/claim credit until you’ve watched all recorded sessions for which credit* is sought. The recorded sessions will be available until Monday, May 20, 2024 and the evaluation will be available until Monday, June 17, 2024.
  4. For ABPN Self-Assessment Credit, complete the short ABPN Self-Assessment Quiz
  5. Enter the number of CME credits being claimed per credit type
  6. Download your certificate (be sure to select AMA credit [MD/DOs] or Participation credit [all others] to access a certificate)

  *Please note: The maximum number of credits is calculated based on attending all live and watching all recorded concurrent sessions. Some CME sessions are only offered live and will not be recorded.

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 support for this activity from the following organizations:

AbbVie, Inc (funding and in-kind)
Eli Lilly and Company (funding)
Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, LLC (funding)
Pfizer Inc. (funding)

Agenda and Speakers are Subject to Change

* denotes session not eligible for CME

* denotes session not eligible for CME

Registration is available for the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium On Demand Program!

Register Here

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 (live-streamed sessions during the conference dates) and seperate On Demand program.

FORMS OF PAYMENT
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.”

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
2023 Scottsdale Registration
19 Mantua Road
Mount Royal, NJ 08061

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 Headquarters 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 Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Once the cancellation is processed, all fees paid less a $100.00 administrative fee 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 NOVEMBER 1 DEADLINE.

MOVING FROM IN-PERSON TO VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Attendees wishing to move from the in-person to the virtual experience due to health, inability, or discomfort with traveling may change their registration at any point with no penalty.

For cancellations, substitutions, or experience changes, please contact AHS Headquarters.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Event Venue/Host Hotel
JW Marriott Camelback Inn
5402 East Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
SOLD OUT

AHS Group Rate Hotels
AHS will provide morning and afternoon/evening shuttle service between these hotels and the Camelback Inn.

Hilton Scottsdale
6333 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
1.8 miles from Camelback Inn
SOLD OUT

Mountain Shadows
5445 East Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
0.4 miles from Camelback Inn
SOLD OUT

Shuttle Hours
Shuttles will run from Thursday to Saturday to and from the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Mountain Shadows, and Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas during the following hours:

• Thursday from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM & 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
• Friday from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM & 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
• Saturday from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM & 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

OTHER AREA HOTELS
Due to an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms at this year’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium, the AHS group rate rooms are sold out. If you would like to secure a hotel room now, below is a list of other area properties to consider.  AHS does not have group rates at these hotels, but they are close to the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. AHS does not offer shuttle service to these locations.  

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
0.6 miles from Camelback Inn
4949 E Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 627-3200 

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

Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley
3.0 miles from Camelback Inn
6040 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: (480) 948-8666 

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 Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 941-8200 

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

CORPORATE PARTNERS
For the American Headache Society’s corporate partners, 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. Education is presented in didactic, case-based, evidence-based, panel, and demonstrative formats

The meeting presents a unique opportunity for collaboration. We recognize the significant role the contributions of our corporate partners play in ensuring the success of this event.

EXHIBIT HALL FLOORPLAN/EXHIBITOR LIST
Click here to access the live floorplan and see the list of 2023 exhibitors.

EXHIBIT HOURS*
Set-Up Hours
Wednesday, November 15, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 16, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Show Floor Hours
Thursday, November 16: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Exhibit/Welcome Reception)
Friday, November 17: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM / 10:20 AM – 10:45 AM / 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (HAPPY HOUR)
Saturday, November 18: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM / 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM / 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Strike Hours
Saturday, November 18, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM

*Times subject to change

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the 2023 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.

Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We’ve been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 47 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world’s most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we’re motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit lilly.com and lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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.

Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ Lives. At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world’s premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 170 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.Pfizer.com. In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.Pfizer.com and follow us on Twitter at @Pfizer and @Pfizer News, LinkedIn, YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer.

GOLD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses 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.

SILVER

PRESENTING

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the educational grant support of the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium from our industry supporters:

Eli Lilly and Company
Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Pfizer, Inc.

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the educational grant support of the Cadaver Course from our industry supporter:

Eli Lilly and Company

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the educational grant support of the Injection Training Workshop from our industry supporter:

AbbVie, Inc.

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the educational grant support of the Launchpad to Headache Essentials Course from our industry supporter:

AbbVie, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company

QUESTIONS
Please contact AHS Headquarters if you have questions about sponsoring or exhibiting. Sponsor and Exhibit contact: Darryl Diamond (ddiamond@talley.com). 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 SCOTTSDALE AWARD RECIPIENTS!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award
	Eric A. Kaiser, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Join us on Friday, November 17 from 1:30 – 2:00 PM for the DEI award presentation.

View additional DEI Award information here.

Steven B. Graff-Radford Orofacial Pain and Headache Lectureship
	Paul L. Durham, PhD Missouri State University Springfield, MI

Join us on Friday, November 17 from 2:45 – 3:15 PM for Plenary III: Steven B. Graff-Radford Orofacial Pain and Headache Lectureship and award presentation.

View additional Graff-Radford Award information here.

Women’s Health Science Award
	Dawn C. Buse, PhD, FAHS Albert Einstein College of Medicine San Diego, CA

Join us on Saturday, November 18 from 12:00 – 12:30 PM for the Women’s Health Science lecture and award presentation.

View additional Women’s Health Science Award information here.

Join us on Friday, November 18 from 1:45 – 2:15 PM for Frontiers in Headache Research oral presentations and awards.

View additional “Frontiers in Headache Research” Award information here.

AHS members are invited to participate in Special Interest Section meetings that will be held in conjunction with the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium. Calendar invitations have been distributed through Section Listservs, or you can add to your calendar using the links below. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact AHSHQ@Talley.com.

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Once registered, access the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium in the palm of your hand on your phone, tablet or computer using the EventsAir Mobile App or our OnAir Virtual Event Site.

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
Obtain CME credit after completing the evaluation

• Download the EventsAir app from the Apple App Store here
• Download the EventsAir app from the Google Play store here
• Access the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium on your computer

Getting Started:

1. Enter Event Code: AHSAZ23
2. Click Login in the upper left-hand corner
3. Enter the email you used to register for the Scottsdale Headache Symposium
4. Enter the PIN sent to you or click “Reset Password”
5. Enter the event, explore, and enjoy!
6. If you need technical assistance once in the app or event website, click the “Help Desk” button or see the AHS team at the Registration Desk.
7. If you still require assistance, email us at ahshq@talley.com and we’ll connect you with a tech specialist who can help

2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium FAQ

CME Details

How do I claim CME?

1. Go to Education On Demand (all attendees, including AHS members, should create a visitor account or log in with the visitor credentials created during the Annual Scientific Meeting).
   • Please be sure to use the same email address that you used during registration for the Symposium
2. Once logged in, you will see the sessions listed on the left-hand side. Click on any session you wish to view.
3. Complete the post-activity evaluation here. We suggest you wait to complete the evaluation/claim credit until you’ve watched all recorded sessions for which credit* is sought. The recorded sessions will be available until Monday, May 20, 2024 and the evaluation will be available until Monday, June 17, 2024.
4. For ABPN Self-Assessment Credit, complete the short ABPN Self-Assessment Quiz
5. Enter the number of CME credits being claimed per credit type
6. Download your certificate (be sure to select AMA credit [MD/DOs] or Participation credit [all others] to access a certificate)

*Please note: The maximum number of credits is calculated based on attending all live and watching all recorded concurrent sessions. Some CME sessions are only offered live and will not be recorded.

How long will I have to complete my evaluation?
The evaluation will remain available until Monday, June 17, 2024. Please be sure to watch all recorded sessions for which credit is sought prior to completing the evaluation and claiming credit, as you will not be able to edit your credit amount once your certificate is generated.

Program Information

How do I get the mobile app or connect to the live-stream?
View instructions to connect to the Mobile App and Live-stream virtual event site here.

Which sessions will be live-streamed?
Most sessions will be live-streamed* (available to all attendees). Exceptions include:

• Pre-Course 1: Headache in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Vascular/Hematologic/Genetic Disorders (recorded and available On Demand)
• Pre-Course 3: The Mayo Clinic Cadaver Course (not live-streamed or recorded)
• Injection Training Workshop (not live-streamed or recorded)
• Science (recorded and available On Demand)

How do I access session recordings/how long will I have access?
Access the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium session recordings here. Session recordings will be available within 48 hours of the live session through Monday, May 20, 2024.

All registered attendees of the Live Meeting will have complimentary access to the session recordings. All others can register for the meeting to watch recorded sessions through the link above.

Registration

Important note about email addresses: Please register with the email address that you intend to complete your evaluations. If you are registering a group, please use the attendees’ email addresses, and not your own. Please do not use the same email address for multiple attendees!

I registered for the in-person activity, can I switch to virtual? / I registered for the virtual activity, can I switch to in-person?
Yes! Let us know you want to switch, and we’ll update your registration. There is no difference in cost.

I can no longer attend. Can I switch my registration to a colleague?
Yes! Please contact AHSHQ@talley.com to switch your registration over to someone else. Please be sure to have all their contact information on hand.

Can I register onsite?
Yes, onsite registration will be available.

Hotel

Will there be transportation between the Camelback (conference hotel) and other area hotels?
Shuttles will run from Thursday to Saturday to and from the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Mountain Shadows, and Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas during the following hours:

• Thursday from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM & 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
• Friday from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM & 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
• Saturday from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM & 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Exhibits and Sponsorship

When can I sign up for booth space/sponsorships?
The exhibit and sponsorship portal is open. To book space click here.

We are a new exhibitor/have not been to an AHS meeting before. What do I do?
As you update your contact information, check the “New Exhibitor” button and upload the requested items.

What are the exhibit hall hours?
 Setup

Exhibits Open

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How do I book space for an ancillary meeting or social event?
If you are already an exhibitor, please login to the portal and select “additional sponsorship activities”. Select the option that works for you (Ancillary Meetings are for 30 attendees or less and Social Events are for more than 30 attendees). If you are not an exhibitor, please contact Darryl Diamond at ddiamond@talley.com. Please fill out the application on the “Symposium/Meeting Space Applications”

You won’t be billed until the application is accepted.  Applications are due October 2 and notifications will be sent out on October 5.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ahshq@talley.com.

Download a copy of the FAQ here.

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