The AOA+ Leadership Society is for student members who want to build leadership skills, advance their careers through networking, personal and professional development and gain specialized education outside of the classroom. Secure your spot in the society and enhance your resume by earning this academic achievement through your participation in specific sessions during Optometry’s Meeting®.
See the prestigious list of past AOA+ Leadership Society recipients at theaosa.org/leadership-society
Required Sessions during Optometry’s Meeting 2025
Earn at least 5 CE credits throughout the meeting
times and locations vary throughout the Minneapolis Convention Center earn 1 CE before the meeting through OHS Blast From the Past (details below)
EssilorLuxottica EyeFWD: Student Session
10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26
AOA+ Leadership Link Luncheon
(pre-registration required)
12:15 p.m., Thursday, June 26
Affiliate Connections
1 p.m., Thursday, June 26
AOSA Optometry Student Bowl™ XXXIII, powered by EssilorLuxottica
7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 26 at The Fillmore
AOA+ Residency Summit & Career Fair
1 p.m., Friday, June 27
Celebration of Optometry
7 p.m., Friday, June 27
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR BADGE SCANNED AT EACH SESSION TO VERIFY PARTICIPATION
Blast from the Past
Earn 1 CE credit before Optometry’s Meeting
Virtual Event on EyeLearn | Wednesday, April 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m. CT
Questions? AOAPLUS@aoa.org
Join the Optometric Historical Society at the AOA+ Blast from the Past Education Event where 3 student finalists will present on a topic they are passionate about in optometric history and compete for cash prizes based on audience vote. Students can knock out one of their AOA+ requirements before Optometry’s Meeting®, and if you’re unable to attend Optometry’s Meeting, you can still receive CE credit for this event. Register on EyeLearn.
