International Attendees

AAO 2020 International Group Housing

Visit AAO International Group Housing, the official AAO 2020 international group housing provider, to discover more about their all-inclusive housing packages available to international medical attendees.

Continuing Medical Education Credits

Review Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit information for recognition agreements between the United States and Germany as well as the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

2020 CME information will be available in the spring.

Time

Las Vegas is in the Pacific Time Zone. In November, the Pacific Time Zone is -8h UTC/GMT.

Language

The official language of the Academy’s annual meeting is English.

Weather

November in Las Vegas is mild with an average high temperature of 66°F (19°C) and an average low of 46°F (8°C).

Dress

Business-conservative or business-casual attire is appropriate for all meeting events. You are welcome to wear traditional clothing from your country. Wear comfortable shoes, as there are long walking distances within the convention center.

Travel Tips

Telephone

• U.S. country code: +1
• Las Vegas area code: (702)
• U.S. telephone numbers have seven digits, (e.g., 555-1234). To dial either local or toll calls you must enter 1 + the 3 digit area code + seven digit phone number.
• To call internationally from Las Vegas dial "011" + country code + area code + phone number.

Exchange Rate

Help plan your trip by checking the current exchange rate of your currency to U.S. dollars.

Tipping

Tipping in the United States is customary. A 15% to 20% tip is usually expected in restaurants, taxis and for services you receive.

Electricity

Voltage 120, frequency 60 Hz. Adaptors that may be required are for two flat blades or for two flat blades with a grounding pin.

two flat blades or	two flat blades with a round grounding pin

International Lounge

International attendees are encouraged to visit the International Lounge during the Academy’s annual meeting. It is an ideal place to learn more about Academy programs, check your email, meet your colleagues or just relax.