AAO Conference & Expo

Past and Future Meetings - American Academy of Ophthalmology

Locations and dates of future meetings. Location and dates of future meetings. Academy Statement on the Location of Future Meetings. Locations and dates of past meetings.

AAO 2025, Oct. 17-20 - Orlando, Orange County Convention Center.

AAO 2026, Oct. 9-12 - New Orleans, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

AAO 2027, Nov. 12-15 - Las Vegas, Venetian Expo & Hotel.

The Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is deeply concerned by the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings and legislative actions taken by individual states, which interfere with the relationship between physician and patient and limit the access of patients to quality and equitable health care.

Some members of the Academy have asked that its meetings be moved to states where political decisions might not align with their values. There is, however, little evidence to suggest that boycotting meetings will lead to meaningful legislative changes. The boycotts have a greater impact on the local economy, including the employees of the convention centers, hotels, restaurants, and other meeting vendors.

For the Academy's annual conference, a large amount of hotel rooms and meeting space is needed to accommodate over 20,000 attendees. Convention centers and hotels sign contracts at least 10 year in advance. The Academy would have to overcome significant obstacles in order to secure a new venue that offers enough space and housing for more than 20,000 attendees.