New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

AAO is the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. <cite index="3-244:244">AAO 2026 will take place in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.</cite> The meeting brings together ophthalmologists, physicians in training, medical students, practice administrators and allied clinical team members from around the globe for continuing medical education, scientific exchange and networking. The program spans clinical sessions, original paper presentations, instruction courses, Skills Transfer labs, posters and videos, alongside the AAOE Practice Management Program and the AAOP Clinical Teams Program. <cite index="1-296:302">Reasons to attend include unparalleled networking, world-class hands-on labs and Skills Transfer courses, global experts on stage, the latest technology at the largest ophthalmology Expo, and CME opportunities.</cite> Attendees can earn CME credit for both in-person and virtual participation, explore the profession's largest exhibition of ophthalmic technology, and choose from specialized Subspecialty Day meetings covering fields such as glaucoma, retina, cornea and pediatric ophthalmology. It is a must-attend event for anyone in the eye care field seeking education, innovation and professional connection.