The Exhibitor Registration website for AAO 2024 opens on July 10.
Review all policies and registration information in the Exhibitor Registration (PDF 185KB) section of the Exhibit Prospectus.
The online registration process allows exhibiting companies to manage their list of representatives, making changes, additions and deletions until the close of the annual meeting.
Each company has appointed an individual to register the company’s employees. This individual can access the link to the Exhibitor Registration website by logging into the Exhibitor Portal and selecting the Exhibitor Registration item on their Checklist.
Exhibiting companies receive five (5) complimentary badges per 100 square feet of exhibit space purchased and can pay for two (2) additional representatives per 100 square feet.
The exhibitor badge allows access to:
- Free sessions
- Symposia
- Posters
- Videos
Exhibitor Representatives may not register for Skills Transfer courses.
Registered representatives can register to attend Subspecialty Day and/or access the virtual meeting using the link(s) in their registration confirmation email.
Representatives of commercial companies attending an educational activity may not participate in the discussion or engage in company promotion or sales activities while in the room, or outside the room where the educational activity takes place. This includes Academy educational areas in the exhibit hall.
The Exhibitor Representative badge does not allow access to the virtual meeting or Subspecialty Day meetings.
Badge Distribution
Individual Representatives can pick up their badges during exhibitor registration hours at any available counter in the exhibitor registration area.
- Representatives MUST present their photo identification AND proof of company affiliation to receive their badge.
- To avoid long lines, pick up badges on Friday, Oct. 18
Potential Registration Options for Representatives of Non-Exhibiting Companies
Review all registration types and fees in the Exhibitor Registration (PDF 185KB) section of the Exhibit Prospectus.
Industry Visitor Pass
For companies interested in exhibiting in the future. This pass allows two representatives of a company to visit the Academy's annual meeting Expo for one day.
- If the company decides to participate at the next annual meeting, this amount will be applied to its exhibit space fee.
- All companies must be approved to exhibit.
Business to Business Industry Visitor Pass
Offered as a professional courtesy for non-exhibiting companies to allow representatives of industry contact with the companies who are participating in the Academy's Expo.
- This pass allows a representative to visit just the Expo.
Approval Process
Companies must be approved to attend in the preceding categories. Please contact exhibitions@aao.org for additional information.