Optometry's Meeting® 2026 - The 129th Annual AOA Congress and 58th Annual AOSA Conference
In-Person Event
Jun 17 - 20, 2026
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
300 CE Hours OVERVIEW
Optometry's Meeting® 2026 - The 129th Annual American Optometric Association (AOA) Congress & 58th Annual American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) Conference is organized by American Optometric Association (AOA), American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) and will be held from Jun 17 - 20, 2026 at Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
Description:
Optometry's Meeting® 2026, hosted by the American Optometric Association (AOA) and American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)! This year will deliver an event like no other, where attendees can advance their careers, grow as leaders and connect with the profession. Combined with the third AOA + experience, there will be opportunities for everyone to experience and advance the profession we all love.
The 129th Annual AOA Congress and 58th Annual AOSA Conference will unite leaders, young professionals and students to shape the future of optometry. Expect:
- Cutting-Edge Education
Stay at the forefront of patient care through innovative sessions, workshops and lectures exploring the latest research, technologies, and treatment options. - Powerful Connections
Engage with industry experts and peers to spark ideas, mentorships and partnerships that drive the profession forward. - Endless Opportunities
From exhibitors presenting the latest and greatest to educational events, attendees find inspiration and motivation from Eye Care Square to education to the myriad events across this singular meeting.
2026 Course Highlights
Covering Leading CE Topics, Including:
- Visual fields
- Retinal disease & gene therapy
- AI in eye care
- Anterior segment laser lab
- Glaucoma diagnosis & management
- OCT imaging
- Navigating pediatric eye care
- Comprehensive diabetic eye care
- Coding for optometry
- Surgical co-management
- Ocular emergencies
- Migraine & eye health
- Neuro-optometry
- Myopia management
- Emerging technologies for low vision
- Sports vision
- Managing contact lens patients & scleral lenses
- Optometric surgical procedures
- Optic disc edema
- Systemic diseases & ocular health
- Laser workshops
- Mental health & optometry
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
ACCREDITATION & CREDIT
Earn COPE credits, AOA CE Hours* , CPC credits and CEE/TQ credits.
*AOA CE Hours satisfy most state boards’ CE requirements and are respected by many organizations within the practice of optometry; however, it is advised that attendees verify their state board requirements prior to selecting courses to attend.
SCHEDULE & STRUCTURE
Education Dates:
Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Sessions begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday and conclude at 3 p.m. Saturday.
CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS
• Over 200 CE and professional development courses, totaling 300+ credit hours.
• Topics include surgical and laser advancements, systemic diseases, functional vision, billing and coding.
• Hands-on, skill-based workshops for doctors, paraoptometrics and students.
CEE/TQ EDUCATION
• 28 hours of Continuing Education Examination/ Transcript Quality (CEE/TQ) credit available.
• If applicable, scan the QR code at the end of your CEE/TQ course to register for and request the examination component.
• The CEE/TQ exam must be completed within the testing window in order to be claimed.
DOCTOR & PARAOPTOMETRIC INTEGRATED EDUCATION
• Over 90 hours of integrated education for doctors and paraoptometrics in a unified learning environment.
• Focus on team-based, coordinated care that improves patient outcomes.
• Promotes collaborative learning and practical application across all care teams.
300 Hours Continuing Education and Professional Development
Optometry’s Meeting provides leading-edge CE and professional development with over 300 hours of education available for doctors, paraoptometrics and optometry students. Attendees can access an exciting lineup of sessions that will not only enhance their skills but also transform patient outcomes and strengthen community health—including 15 hands-on workshops and demonstrations of the latest technological and scope advancements.
TARGET AUDIENCE
OptometristStudentsResidentsSPECIALITIES
OptometrySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Phoenix Convention Center