AAO Annual Meeting 2027
American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Dates
- November 12–15, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 9,500
- Therapy or topic area
- Ophthalmology
About the meeting
The American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting is the premier global gathering for ophthalmologists and eye care professionals, featuring scientific papers, instruction courses, subspecialty day programs, skills transfer labs, and a large expo showcasing the latest ophthalmic technologies and research across all subspecialties.
Based on the official AAO website.
Key dates for AAO 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | May 17, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | November 12–15, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Submitting an abstract to AAO 2027
- Who can submit
- Abstracts must be written and submitted by the author, not by industry staff. Each submission (except AAOE and AAOP courses) needs at least one Academy Fellow, Member or Candidate for Membership as an author; selected authors must present. 2026 rules
- Membership required
- Yes 2026 rules
- Previously presented work
- The Annual Meeting Program Committee gives greater priority to original work. Previously published abstracts should not be submitted without first being rejected/released by Ophthalmology. Authors should ask themselves if they can give first right of refusal to Ophthalmology. If they cannot, the abstract should not be submitted to AAO. Previously presented material may be submitted for review but only when the presentation given is not bound by the copyright of another organization. It is the responsibility of the submitting author(s) to clarify if their work is under copyright with another organization. 2026 rules
AAO hasn't published its 2027 guidelines yet. Until it does, items marked 2026 rules show the 2026 requirements. Summarized from AAO's guidelines, checked October 24, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the AAO 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is May 17, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is AAO 2027?
AAO 2027 takes place November 12–15, 2027 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend AAO?
About 9,500 people are expected at AAO 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 10–12, 2026 | New Orleans | April 14, 2026 |
| 2025 | October 17–20, 2025 | Orlando | Not recorded |
| 2024 | October 18–21, 2024 | Chicago | Not recorded |
| 2023 | November 3–6, 2023 | San Francisco | Not recorded |
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Last updated November 6, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.
AAO abstracts are due in 192 days
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