Registration

Welcome to the Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry registration page. Here you will find registration rates and instructions, as well as information on discounts and savings. Please use the "Begin Registration" button to enter the off-site registration portal.

Optometry's Meeting registration information

Please read closely and follow the registration instructions below to begin your registration with your AOA profile.*

I'm an AOA/AOSA member

  1. Know your AOA profile? Then click "Begin Registration."
  2. Don't know your AOA profile? Then click "Profile Lookup" to retrieve your AOA profile via email. Return to this page with your AOA profile and select "Begin Registration."

BEGIN REGISTRATION

PROFILE LOOKUP

I'm not an AOA/AOSA member

  1. Click "Profile Lookup" to retrieve your AOA profile via email. Most U.S. optometrists and optometry students have an AOA profile already even if you are not an AOA member due to AOA's partnership with your school or college of optometry.
  2. Unable to locate your AOA profile? Create an account for your profile here.
  3. Return to this page with your AOA profile and select "Begin Registration."

BEGIN REGISTRATION

PROFILE LOOKUP

*Why do I need an AOA profile? An AOA profile is require for onsite CE credit-claiming purposes. Use the "Profile Lookup" option to obtain your profile or create a new profile.

I'm a World Council of Optometry (WCO) member

Learn more about registration rates available to you with the promotion code shared with WCO members and then  start your registration here.

Questions? Contact AOA Member Services to help retrieve or create a new profile or call 800.365.2219. 

Days until Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesot

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Have questions about registration, rates or deadlines? Please email optometrysmeeting@aoa.org or review our frequently asked questions.

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Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry 2025 Registration Pricing & Deadlines

AOA/AOSA Member Registration

 

EARLY BIRD
January - March 31

ADVANCED
Apr. 1 - June 2  

ONSITE
June 3 - June 28 

Optometrist

$565

$620

$680

Life Member

$200

$225

$250

Optometric Educator

$415

$470

$530

Optometrist One-Day Pass: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday

$360

$420

$480

Optometrist: CE Saturday ONLY

$175

$175

$235

Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff

$200

$200

$210

Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff One-Day Pass: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday

$110

$110

$120

Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff CE Saturday ONLY

$35

$35

$45

Student/Future Optometrist

$60

$75

$115

Resident/Post-Graduate

$99

$115

$130

Association Executive

$210

$230

$250

House of Delegates Member Access Only (No Opening Reception, No CE, No Celebration)

$0

$0

$0

WCO Promotional Code Attendees with Continuing Education

 

EARLY BIRD
January - March 31

ADVANCED
Apr. 1 - June 2  

ONSITE
June 3 - June 28 

World Council of Optometry Optometrist

$565

$620

$680

World Council of Optometry Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff

$200

$200

$210

World Council of Optometry Optometric Educator

$415

$470

$530

World Council of Optometry Student

$60

$75

$115

World Council of Optometry Post-Graduate Resident

$99

$115

$130

Non-AOA Member Registration Fees with Continuing Education

EARLY BIRD
January – March 31  

ADVANCED
Apr. 1 - June 2  

ONSITE
June 3 - June 28

Optometrist

$1,000

$1,100

$1,200

Optometrist One-Day Pass: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday

$600

$650

$700

Optometrist: CE Saturday ONLY

Optometric Educator

$715

$770

$830

Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff

$250

$275

$300

Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff One-Day Pass: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday

$175

$200

$225

Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff CE Saturday ONLY

$65

$65

$75

Student/Future Optometrist

$164

$186

$219

Resident/Post-Graduate

$260

$275

$300


Guest Registration Fees - NO CE: Includes access to exhibit hall/breaks, Opening Reception/Ball & Celebration

Guest Registration Fees - NO CE: Includes access to exhibit hall/breaks & special events, when noted.

Guest Pass is only available with a valid Conference badge

Exhibits & Events: Adult Guest

$250

$275

$300

Exhibits & Events: Child 11-18 years

$65

$65

$75

Exhibits & Events: Child 4 -10 years

$35

$35

$45

Exhibits & Events: Child 0-3 years

$0

$0

$0

Celebration Ticket Only (Only needed if a full guest pass isn’t purchased – no access to Opening Reception or Exhibit Hall)

$150

$175

$200

Celebration Ticket Only (EXHIBITORS)

$200

$225

$250

3-Day Exhibit Hall Only Pass – Does not qualify for CE, Includes Opening Reception and Breaks (Non-Exhibitors)

$100

$125

$150

1-Day Exhibit Hall Pass – Friday Only

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-

$50

Press Pass

Press Pass

Please contact  ycooper@aoa.org for information on securing a press pass.

Registration discounts, savings and special rates

Optometry’s Meeting delivers a premier conference experience for optometry professionals. Here are several ways that attendees can save money but still gain access to this top-notch, professional experience.

4 ways to save on your  Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry experience

  1. Are you an AOA/AOSA member or associate member? Here is the easiest way to save on Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry! As the annual meeting of both the AOA and AOSA, Optometry’s Meeting offers special member pricing—half off or more in some cases! So, too, AOA member doctors can enroll their staff as AOA associate members—at no cost to their AOA membership—to qualify for member pricing. Contact memberservices@aoa.org or visit aoa.org/join to start your membership today!

  2. Take advantage of early registration tiers! The next easiest way to save on Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry: register for the meeting during the early-bird registration period, January through March 31, to receive the lowest registration rates.

  3. Are you active military? In recognition of your service to our nation, Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry offers a $150 discount for active military attendees on a full conference registration fee. Please contact optometrysmeeting@aoa.org for more information.

  4. Take advantage of housing and travel discounts! Optometry’s Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry has many different hotel options to choose from and booking within the housing block will give you not only the best rates but also the closest rooms to the convention center. So, too, Optometry’s Meeting offers limited travel discounts—check back soon for more information.

Hey paraoptometric professionals! Need help making your case to attend?

Are you a paraoptometric professional eager to attend Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry but need help making a strong case to your manager or boss? This customizable justification letter can help.

The downloadable letter outlines the unique benefits of paraoptometric attendance at Optometry's Meeting and how it aligns with not only your professional goals but also your practice goals. It also explains how networking with other professionals in the field can help establish a meaningful connection and resource for your career.

JUSTIFICATION LETTER

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