Gain Innovative Optometric Education
Optometry’s Meeting® delivers 300+ hours of premier, industry-recognized continuing education for optometrists, paraoptometric professionals and optometry students that not only satisfies your board and accreditation needs but also aligns the profession with optometry’s advancing scope of practice nationwide.
Connect, Grow Your Professional Network
Optometry’s Meeting, June 17-20, in Phoenix, is more than the annual AOA & AOSA members conference—it’s a community of optometry professionals and industry leaders from across the eye care community dedicated to keeping you at the forefront of eye health and vision care. Build your network, advance your career or get involved at Optometry's Meeting.
Advance Optometric Care Nationwide
Optometry’s Meeting unites the profession’s leaders to advance optometry through innovative CE, powerful collaborations and strategic partnerships, as well as practice solutions, business services and resources that empower doctors of optometry and paraoptometric staff to deliver quality, primary eye health and vision care in your communities.
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➡️Why Optometry's Leaders Prioritize This Event Every Year
Optometry's Meeting is the profession's premier annual event for optometrists, practice staff, students & industry leaders looking to influence the future of care. As the annual AOA & AOSA member meeting, Optometry's Meeting honors optometry's legacy & emboldens our profession toward a brighter tomorrow through premier education, advocacy & connection.
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About the Valley of the Sun | Phoenix, Arizona
Called "The Valley of the Sun" for its picturesque, desert landscape in the Salt River valley (and its abundant sunshine), Phoenix offers a striking fusion of Sonoran Desert beauty and metropolitan vibrancy. Beyond the iconic saguaros and breathtaking mountain preserves are hundreds of miles of trails perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring, all leading to a thriving arts and culture scene, world-class resorts and spas, award-winning Southwestern cuisine, and more. See what you can expect from Phoenix, the host city for Optometry's Meeting 2026.
💡Ignite the Future of Eye Care at the AOA Innovation Summit 2026Where Optometry's Future Takes FocusThe AOA Innovation Summit returns in 2026 to showcase the next leap forward for eye health and vision care. Prepare to join the brightest minds in research, clinical practice and industry as they define a forward-facing vision for the optometric profession. The AOA Innovation Summit explores groundbreaking advancements—from cutting-edge AI and advanced diagnostics to emerging therapies—that are set to revolutionize patient outcomes and transform your practice. Don't miss it! Get in on the ground level of the AOA Innovation Summit and learn about our exciting 2026 program, featured innovators and more. |
