2018 National Meeting - Chicago

Your program planners are busy organizing what promises to be an excellent meeting in the Windy City.
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago this fall!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

PROGRAM information

PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION

Mark the date for the AACO 2018 National Meeting in the Windy City -- Chicago  

The conference will start on Saturday, October 27 and ends on Monday, October 29, and will take place at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel.  Program information and additional details for the meeting will be available soon.  And be sure to join us for the Sky High President's Reception at the Mid-America Club on the 80th Floor of the Aon Building.  In the meantime, block out your schedule for another excellent educational experience!

General Information of Interest

• View the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting website
• Get hotel information from the AAO's housing bureau
• Visitor information from the Chicago tourism office
• What's the weather in Chicago?  (from WGN-TV)
• Ground transportation from the airports
• O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Midway International Airport (MDW)
• Public transportation in Chicago - CTA

Program Information

Planners

Vice President - Alex Christoff, CO, COT; Baltimore, MD
Program Chair - Jennifer Lambert, CO; Boston, MA

Schedule

Here's a quick rundown of the TENTATIVE schedule . . .

Please note --- Although we are planning to drop the Tuesday morning session, the expectation is to offer the same number of CE credits as in the past.  This change in schedule, hopefully, will save members another night in an expensive hotel room!  More details to come. 

All events take place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel unless otherwise noted.

Friday, October 26

     Board of Directors Meeting - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27

     AACO Instruction Courses
     2018 Annual President's Reception - 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. (Mid-America Club) - NOTE NEW DAY

Sunday, October 28

     AACO Membership Business Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
     Joint AACO/AOC/AAPOS Sunday Symposium - 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (McCormick Place)

Monday, October 29

     Scientific Session and Exhibits
     Joint AACO/AAPOS Mini-Symposium: A Tribute to Gunter K von Noorden, MD

Registration Information

If you are planning to attend the National Meeting, we ask that you pre-register (online or by using the paper registration form).  We strongly discourage on-site registrations.  There is just one general registration for all attendees, regardless of the session(s) you plan to attend.  Once we receive your form, a confirmation (and credit card receipt, if applicable) will be sent to you by regular mail.

REGISTER NOW!

Register online using the link above to pay with a credit card.

USE THIS PAPER FORM to pay with a check or credit card

Join us for a "Sky High" President's Reception

The 80th Floor of the Aon Building -- overlooking Grant Park and downtown Chicago -- will be the scene of the 2018 President's Reception.  Join us on Sunday evening for food, music and fun at the Mid-America Club.