
January 22–24, 2027
San Antonio, TX
AAO | American Association of Orthodontists 2027 is a trade show in San Antonio, TX.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Registration for Winter Conference 2027 opens in the fall of 2026. Registration fees are published on the AAO's Winter Conference registration page, with registration opening in early August.
The Winter Conference is an annual continuing-education meeting organized by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). The AAO is headquartered at 401 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141. The conference rotates among U.S. destinations, with the 2027 edition scheduled for San Antonio, Texas Hill Country. Specific founding-year and historical attendance details are not published on the official conference page.
23808 Resort Parkway
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is nestled amid 600 acres of oak-covered hills in Texas Hill Country near downtown San Antonio. Its refined event space offers 268,000 square feet, featuring outdoor pavilions and elegant ballrooms. Amenities include the River Bluff Water Experience — a 9-acre water park with a 1,100-foot lazy river — plus multiple resort restaurants and a full-service spa. The resort is also home to PGA TOUR-approved TPC golf courses that have hosted the Valero Texas Open.
Parking is available on-site at the resort. The property offers parking, which may be free or subject to additional fees. Accessible parking is also provided for guests. Confirm current self-parking and valet rates with the resort or the AAO conference materials.
The conference takes place at the host resort itself, so on-site rooms are the most convenient option:
The resort sits in the Stone Oak area of North San Antonio. Nearby landmarks include Sprouts Farmers Market (about 3.4 km), the Village at Stone Oak (about 4.8 km), and other retail in the Stone Oak district. Additional chain hotels are located along the Stone Oak Parkway and US-281 corridor a short drive away.
The AAO Winter Conference 2027 takes place January 22-24, 2027, in San Antonio, Texas Hill Country. It is held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa at 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78261.
The conference is designed for orthodontists and residents. Its focus is on cultivating a broader understanding of clinical concepts and techniques, including the management of non-surgical sagittal correction, while keeping attendees informed of advances in the field.
The 2027 theme is Next-Gen Clinical Excellence: Evidence-Based, Data-Driven, AI-Enabled. Sessions explore how evidence, technology, and AI are redefining clinical decision-making, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Registration opens in the fall of 2026, with fees published on the AAO Winter Conference registration page. Attendees are encouraged to secure hotel reservations upon registering, and international attendees can generate a personalized visa invitation letter through the conference website.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is about 14 miles northeast of the airport, roughly a 22-to-35-minute drive by car or rideshare.
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