Become an Academy 2024 Indianapolis Partner
Join us November 6-9, 2024, as the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) proudly presents Academy 2024 Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center. AAO invites your company to become a partner of the most comprehensive meeting the vision industry has to offer.
At the American Academy of Optometry, we value our partners and what they bring to our Annual Meeting. Becoming an official Academy 2024 Indianapolis partner is a decision that not only provides your company with unparalleled exposure to thousands of optometrists, researchers, educators, and industry professionals, but also signifies your commitment to advancing the field of optometry.
Why you should make the decision to become an official Academy 2024 Indianapolis partner today:
Connection: Our priority is connecting our partners with their target audience in creative, memorable ways.
Synergy: We believe in the power of collaboration and reciprocity. We understand helping your organization reach its goals helps AAO do the same.
Innovation: We are dedicated to evolving with our partners and understand as organizations change, needs change.
Relationships: We are committed to our partners and building strong partner relationships for the betterment of the profession.
Meet Our Audience
Membership:
15,718 members
Nine chapters
Nine Sections
Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
9% Membership
Growth rate FY 2023
AFFILIATE GUIDE
Coming Soon
Academy 2024 Indianapolis has rooms at seven hotels within walking distance to the Indiana Convention Center. Click here for information and rates.
Registration
Registration Rates
Member
- Early Bird (April 27 – September 2):
- Fellows/Candidates: $570
- Honorary Emeritus: $110
- Students/Residents: $75
- Regular (September 3 – October 24):
- Fellows/Candidates: $670
- Honorary Emeritus: $110
- Students: $75
- Residents: $100
- On-Site (October 25 – November 9):
- Fellows/Candidates: $745
- Honorary Emeritus: $110
- Students/Residents: $125
Non-Member
- Early Bird (April 27 – September 2):
- Optometrists/Vision Scientists: $975
- Students/Residents: $125
- Regular (September 3 – October 24):
- Optometrists/Vision Scientists: $1,075
- Students/Residents: $150
- On-Site (October 25 – November 9):
- Optometrists/Vision Scientists: $1,150
- Students/Residents: $175
One-Day Only
- Early Bird (April 27 – August 12):
- Members: $340
- Non-Members: $585
- Regular (August 3 – October 24):
- Members: $365
- Non-Members: $610
- On-Site (October 25 – November 9):
- Members: $465
- Non-Members: $710
Exhibit Hall Pass
- Early Bird (April 27 – August 3):
- 1-Day: $35
- 3-Day: $100
- Regular (August 4 – October 24):
- 1-Day: $85
- 3-Day: $150
- On-Site (October 25 – November 9):
- 1-Day: $85
- 3-Day: $150
Guest Pass
$150*
*includes access to social events and the exhibit hall. No CE/education access permitted with this registration type.
International Attendees
In August 2023, the Academy Board of Directors approved a reduction in Full Registration prices for international attendees who reside in a country that falls on the World Bank’s low income and lower-middle income economies. The Academy utilizes the following list to determine which countries fall under these categories: View List
For those residing in countries in the low-income list, the fees have been reduced to:
- Early Bird (April 27 – August 12):
- Members: $60
- Non-Members: $100
- Regular (August 3 – October 24):
- Members: $70
- Non-Members: $110
- On-Site (October 25 – November 9):
- Members: $75
- Non-Members: $115
For those residing in countries on the lower-middle income list, the fees have been reduced to:
- Early Bird (April 27 – August 12):
- Members: $145
- Non-Members: $245
- Regular (August 3 – October 24):
- Members: $170
- Non-Members: $270
- On-Site (October 25 – November 9):
- Members: $185
- Non-Members: $290
For assistance taking advantage of this reduced pricing, please ensure your Academy account accurately reflects your current mailing address/country of residence. For questions, contact registration@aaoptom.org.
Registration Rates Include
- CE session access excluding:
- Workshops: 2 hour: $100, 3 hour: $150
- ACE courses: $25
- Leadership Academy: Year-round program: $195. Application required.
- Exhibit Hall access
- Social and special events (unless otherwise noted)
- CE certificate shortly after the completion of Academy 2024 Indianapolis.
On-Site Registration
Registration central is located in the Indiana Convention Center. Below are the registration desk hours. *Hours subject to change.
- Tuesday, October 10th: 1 – 5 PM
- Wednesday, October 11th: 7 AM – 6 PM
- Thursday, October 12: 7 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday, October 13: 7 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday, October 14th: 7 AM – 5:30 PM
Cancellation Policy
Requests for meeting refunds, which include registration fees, workshops, leadership courses, and banquet tickets, must be received in writing at the Academy office before August 10, 2023, at which time a full refund less $25 will be administered.
Written requests received on or after August 11, 2023 and not later than September 30, 2023 will be assessed an administrative charge of 25% of the total fees. No refunds will be given to requests received after October 1, 2023.
Visa Information
Most international attendees visiting the United States will need to apply for a visa through the U.S. Department of State.
Visa applications are now subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. The visa application process can take several weeks.
Please note the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) for travel to and from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda.
It is important to thoroughly review all information on the specific Embassy’s Consular Section website for local procedures and instructions on making an interview appointment, paying fees and checking on the status of your visa application. Find the consulate for your country by selecting the associated region.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements explained below. Travelers must be eligible to use the VWP and have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel.
Please fill out the Visa Invitation Letter Form after completing your meeting registration.