Registration Information

Alert

The Academy has become aware that several fraudulent companies, pretending to be associated with AAO 2017, appear in web searches and are contacting individuals via email. These companies are unaffiliated with the Academy, but claim that they can book hotel rooms and even register you for AAO 2017. These sites may request deposits and/or full pre-payment, but they often do not secure the rooms as promised. The Academy is working through legal channels to shut these false websites down, but new ones pop up every day.

It is very important that you only book hotel rooms and registration through the Academy’s website. If you are ever in doubt, please email meetings@aao.org or call 1.415.561.8500 to confirm before reserving your room or registering.

Registration Confirmation

When you register online you will receive an email confirmation.

You can also fax or mail in a registration form. An email confirmation is sent once the form is processed.

Badge Mailing/Registration Packets

If you register online by the following deadlines your registration packet - including your badge and any tickets you purchased - will be mailed to you:

• Sept. 22 for international attendees.
• Oct. 13 for U.S. attendees.

If you do not receive your registration packet before traveling, pick up your materials at the Express Registration - Self Service area in Hall C when you arrive at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Note: When you purchase Academy Plus, you will not receive a separate "pass." Instead look for the Academy Plus symbol on your badge.

The course pass and tickets are non-transferable. View more registration and ticket policies.

Registering After the Badge Mailing

Online

You can continue to register for AAO 2017, as well as purchase tickets and the Academy Plus course pass, online after the above badge mailing dates. Pick up your badge and/or tickets at the Express Registration - Self Service area in Hall C when you arrive at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Registration, course pass and tickets are non-transferable. View more registration and ticket policies.

Onsite

If you would like to purchase tickets and/or Academy Plus in person at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, visit the Ticket Sales area in Hall C.

The course pass and tickets are non-transferable. View more registration and ticket policies.

Members

Registration for the Academy's annual meeting is free for Academy and AAOE members.

Not a member? Join at www.aao.org/member or www.aao.org/joinaaoe.

Registration Benefits

Registration includes access to:

• 45+ symposia and Spotlight Sessions
• 750+ papers, posters and videos
• 500+ exhibiting companies
• 100+ informal and interactive learning opportunities

Purchase an Academy Plus course pass for unlimited access to an additional 350+ Academy and AAOE instruction courses.

Academy Plus does not cover sessions that require an individual ticket, including:

• AAOE Practice Management Master Classes;
• AAOE Coding Sessions;
• Breakfast With the Experts;
• Skills Transfer labs;
• Subspecialty Day meetings; and
• Specific special meetings and events.

Individual tickets must be purchased separately to attend these programs.