About AAO 2026
The AAO 2026 Expo will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 - Monday, Oct. 12 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, supporting research and advancing the profession of ophthalmology.
Each year the Academy brings together the top leaders in the profession with physicians from across the world for a premier educational experience. When you participate in the Academy's Expo you gain access to the largest gathering of ophthalmologists from every subspecialty. More and more physicians and health professionals are returning to in-person meetings. They know the value of bringing our community together to problem-solve and learn.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care.