19th Annual Acute Stroke Conference

The Symposium is an Interdisciplinary specialized educational event designed to enhance the knowledge and competence of healthcare providers regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with severe brain injury with a specific focus on Stroke and Neurocritical Care topics.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with coffee all day. We will have vendors and posters.

Check back often for the agenda, to include topics and speakers.

1. Review how to face the challenges associated with multifaceted care that involves varied healthcare professional backgrounds and a systems of care approach that requires exceptional knowledge and coordination.
2. Adapt to changes in standard of care as determined by guidelines as well as increased knowledge regarding state-of-the-art research.

Registration is required in order to attend the live activity and to have access to the virtual link for participants that are unable to participate in person. SLU/SSM Employees: When registering, if you would like a certificate, please make sure you select the box indicating you will be paying the certificate fee.

Meeting login and instructions will be provided to registered and paid participants that indicate virtual attendance a few days prior to the activity.

For those attending in person, the conference will take place at:

Busch Student Center
20 N. Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63103

Parking and maps will be emailed out to paid registrants a few days before the conference.

Registration Fees:
In-person/Virtual Attendance - $45.00
SLU and SSM Hospital Affiliated - Free to attend, $20.00 Certificate Fee
Trainee/Resident/Fellows - $0
EMS - $0

Accreditation
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Continue to check back for approved credits.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Click here to view the Exhibit Prospectus

Abstract Poster Submission Guidelines

• Authors may submit an unlimited number of abstracts.
• Abstracts must be submitted via the conference website. Submission via fax or email will not be accepted.
• The abstract text is limited to 2,500 characters, excluding titles, authors, institutions, tables, and images.
• The maximum file size for images is 4MB.
• Abstracts should include key study details: background/aim, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Drug names must align with international nomenclature.
• Submissions may include:
  • Original Research
  • Video Presentations
  • Novel Case Reports
  • Innovative Technology Applications
• Abstracts must be submitted by October 4, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. 
• Presenting authors must submit full disclosure forms before the symposium. They may not be employees of ineligible companies if the abstract content relates to their employer's business line or products.
• All expenses, (e.g., registration, airfare, lodging) related to submission and presentation are the responsibility of the presenter.

You will be contacted shortly after the deadline has passed with further instructions and next steps.