Meeting at a Glance

• Registration: Now open via the AACO National Meeting Registration Portal Early bird pricing is happening now!
• Location: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana Hotel Registration

Friday, October 9, 2026

• 3 PM start: EC/BOD Meetings
• Evening: Early Career Orthoptist (ECOG) and Newly Certified Reception

Saturday, October 10, 2026

• 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Instruction Courses
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Scientific Session
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Instruction Course

Sunday, October 11, 2026

• 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Student Presentations
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Business Meeting
• 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Sunday Symposium
• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: President’s Reception

Monday, October 12, 2026

• 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Scobee Lecture and Award Presentation
• 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Special Symposium (AAP)
• 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Scientific Session/ FOREA Masterclass
• 3:30 PM: Adjourn

Please check the website for ongoing updates.

Thank you for speaking and your involvement,

Dusty Gronemyer, CO

AACO Vice President & Meeting Organizer

Julie Harmon, CO

AACO Scientific Program Chair

Kim Merrill, CO

AACO Instructional Program Chair