300+ HOURS PREMIER CE
Optometry's Meeting features 300 hours of CE across 198 courses, including 15 workshops, led by 125+ renowned experts. It focuses on enhancing clinical and practice management skills.
Where Optometry's Future Intersects with its Leadership Legacy
Join the profession's brightest minds in Phoenix as we look ahead to optometry's innovative future. From 300+ hours of premier CE to exclusive networking, discover everything you need to elevate your practice and career. DETAILS ⬇️
Optometry's Meeting & AOA+
June 17-20, 2026
Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix Convention Center
Early-bird registration deadline is March 31.
Lowest registration rates thru 3/31
Early bird pricing for Optometry's Meeting is available through Wednesday, March 31. It's also your deadline to reserve an AOA+ travel grant if eligible.
2026 Conference Highlights
Experience the intrepid, innovative heart of optometry at the profession's premier annual meeting as it returns to the American southwest in a big way! Join thousands of optometrists, paraoptometric practice staff, optometry students and industry leaders in Phoenix for Optometry's Meeting & AOA+ 2026. Here's what you can expect from this year's conference.
100+ INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS
Visit the Eye Care Square exhibit hall where you’ll connect with 100+ vendors, offering the latest in clinical and practice technologies to business solutions that orient your practice for continued success.
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
Phoenix, a hub of technology and innovation, plays host for this year's Optometry's Meeting. Experience its dynamic culture and southwest charm while learning and networking.
CONNECT YOUR NETWORK
Optometry's Meeting is the annual AOA/AOSA member conference, connecting industry leaders and professionals to advance eye health. Build your network and find your community here.
99 HOURS STAFF-OD CE
Learn as a care team with nearly 100 hours of CE dedicated to joint OD-staff education to increase practice cohesion and coordination. Or tap into the 30+ hours of staff training courses.
2,000+ EXPECTED AT AOA+
2,000+ students, early-career ODs and educators can claim an AOA+ travel grant to participate in the career-defining AOA+ at Optometry's Meeting. Act before 3/31.
What Colleagues Say About Optometry's Meeting & AOA+
2026 Conference Registration Pricing & Deadlines
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AOA/AOSA Member Registration Pricing
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|
EARLY BIRD |
ADVANCED |
ONSITE |
|
Optometrist |
$580 |
$635 |
$695 |
|
Life Member |
$215 |
$240 |
$265 |
|
Optometric Educator |
$430 |
$430 |
$545 |
|
Optometric Education Staff |
$430 |
$485 |
$545 |
|
Optometrist One-Day Pass: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday |
$375 |
$435 |
$495 |
|
Optometric Staff /Paraoptometric One-Day Pass, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday |
$125 |
$125 |
$125 |
|
Optometric Staff / Paraoptometric |
$215 |
$215 |
$215 |
|
Student/Future Optometrist |
$60 |
$75 |
$115 |
|
Resident/Post-Graduate |
$114 |
$130 |
$145 |
|
Association Executive |
$225 |
$245 |
$265 |
|
House of Delegates (Only) *For Optometrist HOD attendees only* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Non-AOA Member Registration Pricing - Access to CE, EyeCare Square exhibit hall and all events, unless otherwise noted.
|
EARLY BIRD |
ADVANCED |
ONSITE |
|
|
Optometrist |
$1,015 |
$1,115 |
$1,215 |
|
Optometrist One-Day Pass Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday |
$615 |
$665 |
$715 |
|
Optometric Educator |
$730 |
$785 |
$845 |
|
Optometric Staff / Paraoptometric |
$265 |
$290 |
$315 |
|
Optometric Staff / Paraoptometric One-Day Pass, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday |
$190 |
$215 |
$240 |
|
Student/Future Optometrist |
$164 |
$186 |
$219 |
|
Resident/Post-Graduate |
$275 |
$290 |
$315 |
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Register now to claim your best rate for Optometry's Meeting
March 31 is your deadline to claim the lowest rate for Optometry's Meeting in Phoenix. Both AOA/AOSA members—and even nonmembers—can receive significant registration discounts by acting now! Tap into the 300+ hours of CE and visit the 100+ industry exhibitors in our Eye Care Square by attending the profession's premier meeting.
AOA+ Travel Grants only available through 3/31
Are you an optometry student, early-career doctor or educator considering AOA+ at Optometry's Meeting? Don't delay—register by March 31 to claim your AOA+ travel grant to get to Phoenix for this exceptional career-building experience. Learn more about the AOA+ travel grant criteria below.
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