ACADEMY 2024 INDIANAPOLIS
November 6 – 9, 2024
November 6 – 9, 2024
Registration and housing open on May 27, 2024. Preview the hotels within the Academy’s block below. A link to book your housing will be emailed to you shortly after you register online for Academy 2024 Indianapolis.
Driving to Academy 2024 Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is centrally located to much of the United States and is an easy drive for many who are planning to attend Academy 2024 Indianapolis.
Flying to Academy 2024 Indianapolis?
The Indianapolis International Airport is located 15 minutes from the downtown/convention center area.
Member
Non-Member
One-Day Only
Exhibit Hall Pass
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:
For those residing in countries on the lower-middle income list, the fees have been reduced to:
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 central is located in the Indiana Convention Center. Below are the registration desk hours. *Hours subject to change.
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.