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Academy 2018 San Antonio Registration and Housing Now Open

Registration is now open for the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting, Academy 2018 San Antonio, which will take place November 7-10, 2018 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. Early bird registration ends September 7, 2018.

This year’s Plenary Session from 10 AM – 12 Noon on Wednesday, November 7 is titled, “Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Practice®: The Future of Health Care Delivery,” and includes Dr. Gordon Guyatt of McMaster University.

Attendees can choose from over 250 hours of lectures and workshops, 15 Section and Special Interest Group (SIG) symposia, hundreds of scientific papers and posters, and several memorable social events.

This year’s exhibit hall will be world class with more than 150 booths displaying the latest products and technology. Attendees will be able to take advantage of extended learning in Vision Theater session presentations by exhibitors, and Industry Innovations: Lunch + Learn sessions on Wednesday, November 7.

The Academy 2018 San Antonio Program Preview provides an overview of the events and CE that will be offered. The Academy has contracted with several hotels within walking distance of the convention center.

For more information, visit http://www.aaopt.org/2018.

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