What You Should Know About AOA+ 2026 in Phoenix
AOA+ 2026 at Optometry’s Meeting® is a can’t-miss, career-defining opportunity that engages our profession’s next generation to lead optometry forward.
Coming to Phoenix, June 17-20, 2026, AOA+ at Optometry’s Meeting connects participants with leaders from across the country, offering powerful opportunities for education, mentorship, advocacy, and networking to help them advance in the classroom and clinic.
Event highlights include:
Even for such an impactful opportunity, the AOA and AOSA recognize the time commitment and financial considerations for attending. That’s why travel grants will be made available for students, residents, and early-career doctors, as well as faculty to attend alongside their students. Grants will be made available starting in January 2026.
Sign up for an early registration alert to receive priority registration access—and your travel grant—in January.
Pledge your organization’s support for encouraging attendance at AOA+ 2026 and committing to career-long involvement in optometry’s advancement.