Annual International In-Person
AAO Annual Meeting 2026
Oct 10–12, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
4 Months 1 Week
Venue Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Organizer American Academy of Ophthalmology
Category Optometry & Eye Care
Open to Public? Not public
AAO Annual Meeting 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, three-day international trade show and meeting
- Also Known As
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Venue
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States
- Location
- New Orleans - Louisiana Explore New Orleans’ official visitor guide for attractions, dining, and local tips.
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- Nearby Airports
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- New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW) ~ 8 miles (straight-line distance)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) ~ 12 miles (straight-line distance)
- Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) ~ 68 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Optometry & Eye Care
- Event Website
- aao.org
- By the Numbers
- 500+ exhibitors; 25,000+ attendees; 130th edition; 3 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- No, this event is not open to the public.
- Frequency
- Annual
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AAO Annual Meeting 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
AAO Annual Meeting takes place at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, located at 900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: 1 504-582-3000E-mail: m-s@mccno.comWebsite: mccno.com
How can I contact the organizer?
Phone: +1 415-561-8500Address: 655 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
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