Program Support
Find new ways to support learning at the Academy's annual meeting.
Distribution/Media Reach
See description of each opportunity below.
Support Opportunity/Benefits
Learning Lounge
This small group learning space on the exhibit floor provides an intimate setting for in-depth conversations with experts and Academy Leaders. With three separate theaters, over 36 presentations are provided on various topics throughout the meeting. This popular area is often standing room only.
Support Benefits
- Signage at the Learning Lounge
- Recognition* in the AAO 2019 Meeting Program, Academy Foundation annual report, on session walk-in slides, on Aao.org and on the donor wall
Support Level
$20,000
Commitment Deadline
Sept. 1
Academy Café
Since its inception in 2008, the Academy Café has become a favorite of meeting attendees. Presented in a talk show panel format, attendees can relax in a comfortable chair while they hear the leading experts discuss the latest in the leading subspecialties. Attendees ask questions of the panel by texting, which provides a lot of interaction.
Support Benefits
- A sign outside the Academy Café and a slide on the screen in the room
- Recognition* in the AAO 2019 Meeting Program, Academy Foundation annual report, on session walk-in slides, on Aao.org and on the donor wall
Support Level
$25,000
Commitment Deadline
Sept. 1
Scientific Poster Theater
Implemented in 2017, the scientific poster theater is the poster discussion of the future. With physical posters going away in 2019, this area replicates the poster author discussions that are essential to the attendees. Experts lead a moderated poster discussion in the leading subspecialties.
Support Benefits
- A sign at the Scientific Poster Theater
- Recognition* in the AAO 2019 Meeting Program, Academy Foundation annual report, on session walk-in slides, on Aao.org and on the donor wall
Support Level
$25,000 for the entire program
$10,000 per subspecialty track
Commitment Deadline
Sept. 1
Subspecialty Track
AAO 2019’s scientific program is developed to cover a wide breadth of subspecialty topics across a variety of learning formats. While some attendees like to pick and choose across tracks, most attendees are interested in one of the main tracks: cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, oculofacial plastics.
Support Benefits
- Recognition* in the AAO 2019 Meeting Program, Academy Foundation annual report, on session walk-in slides, on Aao.org and on the donor wall
Support Level
$20,000 per subspecialty track
Commitment Deadline
Sept. 1
Pledge Support
Contact Todd Lyckberg, Director of Development.
* Cumulative support will be recognized in 2019