Join Us in New Orleans for the 2026 National Meeting!
Get ready to experience the unmatched energy, culture, and creativity of New Orleans as we gather for this year’s National Meeting! Set in the heart of a city known for its vibrant music, rich history, and world‑class cuisine, this event will bring together professionals, innovators, and leaders from across the country for three days of inspiration, networking, and forward‑thinking dialogue.
From dynamic keynote sessions and workshops to evening celebrations infused with the unmistakable spirit of NOLA, this year’s meeting promises to be our most memorable yet. Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise, connect with peers, or simply soak in the unique charm of the Crescent City, you won’t want to miss it.
Join us in New Orleans—where great minds meet, and every moment tells a story. Let’s make this year unforgettable.
General Meeting Information
October 10-12, 2026 New Orleans, LA
Sunday October 11, 2026
Sunday Symposium
Hosted by the AAO/AACO/AOC and held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Sunday Oct 11 | 3:45pm -5:00pm
Sunday October 11, 2026
President's Reception
Vyoone’s will be offering delicious & traditional New Orleans cuisine & amazing live music by Da Truth Brass Band, featuring Zulu Tramps. This one you will not want to miss! A true New Orleans experience while networking and celebrating with colleagues.
CE Info
17.5 AOC CE Credits available No JCHAPO CE will be provided
Sponsors
Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for your generous support—we’re truly grateful for your partnership! See you in New Orleans.
National Meeting Sponsors
Thank you to our National Meeting Sponsors. We appreciate your support.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Presenter Central
Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2026 AACO National Meeting. Please use the links below to complete the required speaker submissions and forms.
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Abstract Submission
Presentations are to be presented live in-person during the AACO National Meeting in New Orleans October 10-12, 2026. Click the button below to submit an abstract. Deadline for students is 6/30. All others is 8/15.
AACO 2026
Speaker Form
Every speaker or moderator participating in the AACO National Meeting must complete a speaker disclosure form and consent to video form. Click on the button below to complete this form.
AACO Registration Policy
All National meeting attendees are required to be registered using the correct registration category. If a registration is completed in an incorrect category, the registration will be corrected or canceled; additional fees my be due if the correct category is at a higher cost.
Attendees at the AACO National meeting must wear their own badge. Registrations are non-transferable. CME is only available to fully registered attendees. Guests/spouses are not eligible for CE credits.
Event Photography and Video/Audio Recording Policy
Any person who attends an AACO annual meeting event grants permission to the AACO to record his or her visual/audio images, including but not limited to, photographs, digital images, voices, sound or video recordings, audio clips, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such persons, to use his or her name an such images for any purpose of the AACO, including advertisements for the AACO and its programs, in any media or format including web-based, film or print.
Meeting Content Policy
Programs presented at the AACO national meeting are not public events. They are for the education of meeting attendees.
Meeting Contact Information
Dusty Gronemyer, CO
AACO Vice President & Meeting Organizer AACOVP@orthoptics.org