AOS ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION
Pre-registration for the 161st Annual Meeting is now closed. Onsite registration will be available.
Onsite Registration Rates
Member: $700
Professional Guest: $700
Resident/Fellow: $300
Personal Guest: $300
SPOUSE / PERSONAL GUEST ATTENDANCE
AOS members are encouraged to register their spouse or personal guest for the Annual Meeting. Spouse/personal guest registration includes daily breakfast and coffee breaks, admission to the Thursday Reception Welcoming New Members, Friday Reception and Saturday Reception and Banquet. The AOS is planning a group activity for registered spouses and personal guests, and there will also be a special Spouse Lecturer in 2025. Members can register their guests online when completing their own registration.
PROFESSIONAL GUEST ATTENDANCE
Non-member ophthalmologists (including residents and fellows) are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting as a Professional Guest. Professional Guests must be sponsored by an AOS member who will also be in attendance. Potential candidates for AOS membership are particularly encouraged to attend.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstract submissions to present your research at the 161st Annual Meeting have closed. Notifications have been sent to all presenting authors.
PRESENTER INFORMATION
The AOS symposia and paper sessions will be archived and available on the AOS website after the meeting. All presenters are asked to use the AOS slide template for their presentations. Remember to include a financial disclosure slide at the beginning of your presentation.
Poster presentations will take place during the morning breaks on Friday and Saturday. Posters are left up throughout the meeting. Poster authors are assigned to one of the two poster sessions and are asked to stand near their poster to field questions and discuss their work.
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
The Annual Meeting is being held at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in the beautiful Naples, Florida. The AOS has secured a discounted room rate of $369 per night, plus taxes and fees. You will receive the link to book your room at the AOS discounted rate in the confirmation email after you register for the Annual Meeting. Reservations must be made by April 14, 2025.
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd
Naples, FL 34108
Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled until 7 days prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellations received after 7 days prior to arrival will assess a one-night room + tax penalty.
Nearby Airports
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) - 26.0mi
Naples Municipal Airport (APF) - 10.0mi
MEETING FORMAT
Programming will begin on Thursday, May 15. The meeting will conclude with the Saturday night Gala Dinner and the 2025 AOS Medal presentation.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
Dr. Carol Karp, Chair of the Committee on Programs, and Dr. Emily Chew, Council Chair, have been hard at work planning exciting symposia for the 161st meeting of this unique society. Paper abstracts will be presented on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with poster abstracts presented on Friday and Saturday. CME credits will again be offered this year for all scientific sessions.
AOS MEDAL
The AOS Medal will be presented on Saturday evening at the Gala Banquet. Please join us in congratulating this well-deserved honoree!
ATHLETIC EVENTS
The AOS will be offering athletic events again this year, including golf and pickleball!
Golf Tournament: $250
Friday, May 16 | 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Pickleball Tournament: $35
Saturday, May 17 | 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
There will be a formal Thursday evening reception welcoming the new AOS members to the Society, as well as a fun Friday night reception. New for 2025, we will be having a "Meet the Speakers" session on Friday and Saturday afternoon - be sure to stop by to connect with our invited speakers. Don't forget the Saturday night formal reception and banquet where the athletic awards and the prestigious AOS Medal Award are presented.
GALA RECEPTION AND DINNER / RESERVED SEATING - Saturday, May 17
Reservations for banquet seating are not required. If you do not reserve a table, no problem! The AOS staff will assign you a seat with fellow AOS members and guests.
If you do wish to reserve a table, you may do so after April 1, 2025 by sending your request to the AOS office. Please note that only tables of ten (10) can be reserved, and you may only reserve a table for attendees and guests that are registered for the meeting. Please no exceptions. You may request a current list of registered members and guests from the AOS office beginning April 1.
Kindly confirm that each of your ten (10) table guests are registered for the meeting before requesting a table, and let them know you will be reserving a seat for them.
ENJOY NAPLES
There is plenty to do in beautiful Naples, Florida! Click here for ideas of what to do in your spare time.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted in writing to the AOS office no later than April 17, 2025. All refunds are subject to a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be processed after April 17.
HEALTH & SAFETY / COVID-19 POLICY
Your safety is our priority. We work diligently with our partners and vendors to ensure the necessary safety measures are in place. We are committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for all our attendees and team members.