AOA plus you equals a brighter future for our patients and our profession. Like no other industry opportunity, Optometry's Meeting—the official meeting of AOSA and AOA members—is a unique experience for optometry students, residents, educators and new graduates to take their professional involvement to the next level. The AOA+ programming at Optometry's Meeting brings together the profession’s next generation of leaders for a four-day, immersive experience in career development, skill building, networking and advocacy. But our meeting is just the beginning; AOA+ is a yearlong program designed to help you find success in optometry.
Learn what it takes to stand up and be counted alongside the AOA as one of optometry’s advocates. See how AOA+ can help you shape optometry’s future and how the AOA can help get you here.
What was #OptometrysMeeting like in Nashville? ⬇️
Well, if you know you know. But for optometry students who missed out on Optometry's Meeting in Nashville, catch up on all the industry news and updates from the profession's premier meeting and the meeting for AOSA members below.
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2025 Student Schedule at Optometry's Meeting
Optometry is better and stronger together; that’s why the AOA is committed to delivering a comprehensive experience for all optometry students, faculty and new doctors that can be impactful for your career. No matter your professional interests or aspirations, Optometry's Meeting has programming to help you take that next step in your career. See all that you can experience as an optometry student at the 2025 meeting in Minneapolis.
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AOSA Optometry Student Bowl™ XXXIV, powered by EssilorLuxottica
7:30-9 p.m.
Thursday, June 26
OFF-SITE LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Colleges of optometry from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico compete to be the smartest, loudest and most creative. This high-speed, high-stakes test of optometric knowledge pits one champion from each school against all others, poised to buzz in with the right answer and bring home $1,000 and the coveted crystal trophy. The equally celebrated Spirit Award honors the school with the most energy, best costumes and flashiest entrance. Be sure to attend EssilorLuxottica Live!, a student-only after party following the Student Bowl (requisite EssilorLuxottica education at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 26, to receive entry wristband).
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The AOA Experience: Opening Session
5:30-7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25
Minneapolis Convention Center
Kick off Optometry’s Meeting in style at the AOA Experience from 5:30-7 p.m.! Hear from AOA and AOSA leadership and be inspired by motivational speakers to start your week strong in vibrant Minneapolis. Then, from 7-9 p.m., join us for the Eye Care Square Exhibit Hall Opening Reception. Connect with colleagues, make new connections and enjoy a taste of Minneapolis. This event is open to all fully registered attendees and guests—just bring your badge to join in!
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AOA+ Residency Summit & Career Fair
9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Residency Forum & Panel
1-3 p.m. | Residency Summit & Career Fair
Friday, June 27
Location TBD
Interested in learning more about residencies and what is the right fit for you? Want to connect with leaders and organizations about career opportunities and additional paths to consider in the optometry industry? The AOA+ Residency Summit & Career Fair delivers all the opportunities to visit with residency directors as well as meet with employers and organizations to learn about countless career opportunities that exist!
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200+ education courses, lectures and workshops
June 25-28
Minneapolis Convention Center
Optometry students will have the chance to engage in immersive, hands-on learning experiences. With over 200 dynamic courses tailored to elevate your expertise and training, Optometry's Meeting offers students a chance to explore the current best-practices and clinical procedures that they'll provide in their future practice.
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AOA+ Leadership Link
12-1 p.m.
Thursday, June 26 (lunch provided)
Minneapolis Convention Center
Leadership Link is a networking program designed to help students and new doctors make the transition from optometry student or recent graduate into their role as a doctor of optometry. This is an exclusive opportunity to network with some of the profession’s leaders from across the country. Students and doctors will be grouped at tables and provided topics to discuss throughout the one-hour networking session. Space is limited, so be sure to register and save your spot!
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Featured Events & Student Opportunities
Blast from the Past
Accepting entries: Jan. 27-March 17
Optometry students have a chance to learn and earn with the Blast from the Past challenge! Research an influential person, event or development in optometry's history and tell us about your findings (essay, video, etc). Written essays must be 2 pages in length and video submissions must be 3-5 minutes in length. Finalists will present at a virtual education event and have a chance to receive cash awards. Supported by The AOA Foundation and Optometric Historical Society.
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Blast from the Past Virtual Education
7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, April 30
Virtual
Top-three student finalists will present their entries in a 7-10 minute presentation as part of an hour-long Blast from the Past virtual education event. A final audience vote will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries. Finalists will receive a $1,000, $500 and $250 cash prize award and are required to attend Optometry's Meeting in Minneapolis. Supported by The AOA Foundation and Optometric Historical Society.
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InfantSEE Workshops
2 Sessions (8 a.m. and 9 a.m.)
Thursday, June 26
Students will learn best practices, tips and tricks for when it comes to providing an infant eye exam. A doctor of optometry will present a short, 15 minute presentation on the InfantSEE program and a general overview of an infant eye exam, followed by breakout sessions where students will see in-person demonstrations and also practice their own skills on an infant patient.
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Download your 2025 Conference Preview!
Download your 2025 Conference Preview to learn more about Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry in Minneapolis, June 25-28, 2025. Learn about this year's meeting, including education, networking opportunities, career-building sessions, Eye Care Square exhibit hall and other special events.
