For decades, you knew it as the Student Bowl—the loudest, most electric night in optometry. This year, the tradition doesn't just continue; it evolves.
The AOA and AOSA, supported by AOAExcel®, are proud to present the AOA EyeQ Championship! This isn’t just another quiz-bowl; it’s a high-stakes showdown where the brightest minds in the profession battle for glory, a massive cash prize and our all-new trophy. Here's a sneak peek.
Learn about the inaugural event here: https://bit.ly/3Q7zd7Y
Optometry's Meeting
The profession's premier conference comes to Phoenix, Arizona, June 17-20, 2026.
June 21-24, 2023
Washington, D.C.
2023 Conference Preview: https://bit.ly/3wk0qah
05/14/2026
📢Announcing the 2026 keynote, Daniel Kraft, a renowned speaker on the future of health, medicine and technology. Check it out during the AOA Experience: Opening Session on June 17.
Want to join pioneers across the eye care industry for a special program that spotlights the clinical, scientific and technological pipeline developments on the horizon for eye health and vision care? Register to attend the AOA Innovation Hub! Read on for all the details.
Physician-scientist and innovator Daniel Kraft to keynote Optometry’s Meeting® Hear Kraft’s keynote on the future of health, medicine and technology during the AOA Experience: Opening Session, supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision, on June 17.
offers a dedicated education schedule specifically for opticians and contact lens professionals, focused on practical skills you can immediately apply in the optical lane. Earn up to 6 hours of ABO/NCLE-approved CE, connect with peers and take part in hands-on workshops. Courses curated by the United Opticians Association will enhance your skills as opticians or contact lens practitioners and are suitable for recertification purposes.
See the education schedule: https://bit.ly/4twKMEe
Register: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy
offers a dedicated education schedule specifically for opticians and contact lens professionals, focused on practical skills you can immediately apply in the optical lane. Earn up to 6 hours of ABO/NCLE-approved CE, connect with peers and take part in hands-on workshops. Courses curated by the United Opticians Association will enhance your skills as opticians or contact lens practitioners and are suitable for recertification purposes.
See the education schedule: https://bit.ly/4twKMEe
Register: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy
04/29/2026
We’re offering nearly 20 dynamic workshop courses tailored for doctors of optometry and optometric staff, including technicians and opticians. These sessions dive into cutting-edge topics—from real-life patient scenarios to advanced laser and surgical procedures—all led by industry-recognized expert colleagues in the field. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4twKMEe
Make sure you register and book your workshop soon! Session sizes are limited to maximize one-on-one learning. REGISTER: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy
04/13/2026
Optometry students looking to take the next step in their careers will find valuable opportunities at the Career Fair and AOA+ Residency Summit during . Designed specifically for students and new doctors of optometry, the event connects attendees with residency directors, employers and leaders from across the profession.
Future doctors of optometry connect with employers at Career Fair and AOA+ Residency Summit Optometry students, new graduates and optometric educators explore residency programs, connect with employers and build their professional branding at the Career Fair & AOA+ Residency Summit during Optometry’s Meeting®, June 17-20, in Phoenix.
04/09/2026
Early registration numbers signal a record-setting year ahead! 🏆
With an influx of registrations among students and early career doctors of optometry surrounding AOA+, this year’s meeting is quickly shaping up to be one of the most dynamic, and well attended, meetings in recent history.
Excitement grows for Optometry’s Meeting® with students driving record-setting registration numbers Record registration growth and expanded programming make this year’s Optometry’s Meeting® a can’t-miss event for the profession.
03/30/2026
Tomorrow is the last day to get the lowest registration rates for ! Attendees can expect:
🌵200+ CE and professional development
🌵300 credit hours
🌵90 hours of integrated education
🌵15+ hands-on workshops
What are you waiting for? Register now: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy
03/26/2026
Designed specifically for students and new doctors of optometry, the Career Fair and AOA+ Residency Summit connects attendees with residency directors, employers and leaders from across the profession.
The lowest rates are available through March 31⏳
GET REGISTERED: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy
Future doctors of optometry connect with employers at Career Fair and AOA+ Residency Summit Optometry students, new graduates and optometric educators explore residency programs, connect with employers and build their professional branding at the Career Fair & AOA+ Residency Summit during Optometry’s Meeting®, June 17-20, in Phoenix.
03/23/2026
TONIGHT!❗️We're sharing details and taking questions about what you can expect from AOA+ and in Phoenix! Whether you've cleared your calendar already for Phoenix or still on the fence, we'll give you the information you need to maximize your experience.
Sign up to attend here: https://go.aoa.org/4bpGDLO
03/13/2026
📢 We’ve got a Major announcement! Introducing Brooke Major, O.D., your emcee for the inaugural AOA EyeQ Championship! Join her for the new chapter of the storied quiz bowl tradition at . Register by March 31 for the lowest rates: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy
A Major opportunity Brooke Major, O.D., emcee for the inaugural AOA EyeQ Championship, on Optometry’s Meeting®, AOA+ and how being involved with AOSA and AOA has impacted her professionally and personally.
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