Event Overview:

Find your inspiration for EXCELLENCE.

We invite you to engage with the most cutting-edge speakers and researchers in the field, and experience the energy and camaraderie that is the Academy spirit at Academy. The Academy's annual meeting offers a wide variety of clinically relevant CE courses and cutting edge research in the clinical and vision sciences, in addition to a first-class exhibit hall and memorable social events.

Experience a First-Class Exhibit Hall!
Stop by the Exhibit Hall to see all the latest technologies and services our exhibitors have to offer! Talk with company representatives on how their products can make your practice grow. Use lunch vouchers in the Exhibit Hall.

Exhibitor Information:

On behalf of the American Academy of Optometry we invite you to exhibit with us in Chicago.  Academy will be the most comprehensive eye-care meeting in the optometry industry and represents the full spectrum of optometric professionals and decision makers, anticipating 8,000+ in attendance.

For the Academy’s corporate partners and industry-related organizations, this event is an unparalleled opportunity to make and solidify relationships through person-to-person communications and marketing. Make the Academy your “GO-TO” meeting today!

Meet new prospects, generate leads, create NEW BUSINESS!

Connect with optometry doctors and professionals who are the top decision makers in the industry!

Promote your company's image through corporate support and sponsorship exposure!

Discuss your customers' needs face-to-face and demonstrate solutions!

Research your competitors and develop ways to distinguish your products and services!

Partner with the premier meeting within the optometric industry!

About AAO:

Founded in 1922, the American Academy of Optometry is committed to promoting the art and science of vision care through lifelong learning.

The optometry field is constantly changing. To provide the highest quality continuing education and the most current vision science research, the Academy's annual meeting includes nearly 300 hours of Lectures & Workshops, symposia, and scientific lecture and poster presentations over 4 days. And, besides all that, the Academy is FUN!