Attend the 2026 Advanced Course in Immunology

Registration for Advanced Course in Immunology

Don’t miss the premier course in immunology for research scientists! Join us in person to benefit from: 

• 25 course lectures (37.5 lecture hours)
• Interactive Q&A and breakout sessions with leading experts
• Opportunities to network with faculty and fellow attendees

Registrants will receive access to a read-only electronic copy of the course slides on site and will retain access for 12 weeks after the course concludes. Please note that, due to copyright restrictions, the electronic course handouts cannot be downloaded.

Optional Printed Course Materials

For those who prefer printed materials for note taking, AAI is pleased to offer the option to purchase printed, spiral-bound handouts during online registration. These materials will be:

• Provided in black and white to keep costs affordable
• Compiled into two spiral-bound volumes covering the full course

Please note: If we do not receive a sufficient number of print orders, we will be unable to produce the printed materials. In that event, all print orders will be fully refunded. 

* Trainee rates are offered to undergraduate students, recent college graduates (young professionals), graduate students, or postdoctoral trainees engaged in a training program. Recent college graduates must be within 5 years of receiving a BA, BS or equivalent degree.

** See Optional Printed Course Materials section above.

Housing Accommodations

A block of discounted sleeping rooms is reserved at Westin Copley Place for course attendees.

10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-262-9600

Room Rate:

• $304 plus state and local taxes
• Complimentary in-room internet is available if you are a Marriott Bonvoy member (you can join at check-in and there is no charge to join)
• Rate expires July 6, 2026

Attendees must make their own hotel reservations through the online reservation link or by calling 617-262-9600. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

AAI Policy Statements 

Attendees at AAI activities and events are required to comply with the following policies.

Non-Discrimination
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment at AAI activities for all participants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, skin color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sexual preference, age, military or veteran status, marital status, or disability. 

Code of Conduct
In addition to providing a safe and welcoming environment for AAI activities, AAI adheres to the principles of integrity, civility, diversity, and respect. To that end, prohibited behaviors at AAI activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Physical assault (including unwelcome touching or groping)
• Unwelcome or uninvited attention or contact
• Real or implied threat of physical harm
• Real or implied threat of professional or financial damage or harm
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech or actions
• Verbal or physical abuse of any person working on behalf of AAI, including convention center, hotel, AAI, or contract staff
• Harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments or visual images related to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/preference, age, or disability (including in presentation slides)
• Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images (including in presentation slides)
• Harassing photography or taking identifying photos of someone without their express permission
• Photographing or recording scientific or other sessions
• Disruption of scientific sessions or other events
• Inebriation or use of illegal substances at the activity
• Entering the meeting area or sessions without registering or wearing a meeting badge
• Sharing or borrowing meeting badges
• “Crashing” an “invitation only” event.

AAI reserves the right to remove, without refund, individuals who have engaged in any of the above-described behaviors from all further activities at, or associated with, the AAI event. Convention center security and/or police may be asked to intervene as is necessary. AAI reserves the right to bar offenders from future AAI-sponsored meetings or events.

Photography and Recording
AAI is committed to the respectful sharing of scientific research and data. Attendees are strictly prohibited from photographing and recording (audio or video) course lectures or presentations. Violators will be asked to delete photographs or recordings and risk expulsion from the event. Official photographs and recordings will be taken at the AAI Courses. By registering for this course, participants agree to allow AAI to use their photo in AAI publications, including on the AAI website.

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Registration

Where is the course being held?
The course is hosted in person at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA.

Can I register for a virtual or hybrid option of the course?
There is no hybrid option for the in-person course, but we are currently exploring the possibility of having an on-demand option. Check back after the in-person course ends for more details.

Can I pay by check?
Yes, you can pay by check by selecting the “Bill Me” option upon registering. Please make checks payable to The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), add a note to the check that lists the Member/Non-Member ID number, and send the check to:
AAI Advanced Course in Immunology
The American Association of Immunologists, Inc.,
1451 Rockville Pike, Suite 650,
Rockville, MD 20852

Can I pay by Purchase Order (PO)?
Yes, we can accept payment via Purchase Order (PO) for institutional payments. A valid PO must be issued and approved by your institution before we can invoice or process payment. Please send all POs to education@aai.org. If your institution requires a PO, we recommend starting the process early to avoid delays.

Are there travel grants/scholarships available for the course?
No, there are no travel grants or scholarships available for this course.

I just joined AAI. Can I still register at the member rate?
Yes, you can register at the membership rate if you’ve completed your membership application before registering for the course. Join today to get the member discounted rates!

Can I cancel my registration?
If your plans have changed, you can cancel or transfer your registration. To make any changes, please submit a request via SurveyMonkey on or before June 9, 2026. There is a $75 processing fee for cancellations. After June 9, 2026, no refunds will be issued. Your course registration may be transferred to a colleague following the cancellation deadline; please contact education@aai.org with the transfer request at least a week before the course start date.

How do I request accommodation for a disability?
If you require reasonable accommodation that is not already being provided, AAI is pleased to provide such accommodation consistent with federal and state law. Requests can be made by emailing education@aai.org.

Do you offer CME credits?
We do not currently offer CME for this course.

Do you offer a certificate of completion?
All attendees will receive a badge and certificate of completion through Credly. You will receive these via email within one week of completing the course.
 

Course Content and Materials

How can I access the slides?
You will be emailed a link to access the slides ahead of the course start date.

Why can’t I download the slides?
Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to provide participants with downloadable copies that could be distributed outside of the course. There is an option for participants to purchase printed, spiral-bound, black-and-white handouts during online registration for those who wish to retain a copy for future reference or who prefer printed materials for note taking.

Why are the printed course materials not in color?
This reduces costs for attendees. It would cost approximately three times the amount for color compared to the black-and-white copies.

If I didn’t order the printed course materials during registration, is it possible to still buy one?
It may be possible to still order printed course materials after the deadline. Email education@aai.org or ask a staff member at the registration desk when you check in at the course.