Events

All events hosted by the AOSA are meant to better connect you with this great profession and are aligned with one of our four pillars: Education, Advocacy, Student Experience, and Tools for Success.

AOSA events range from large-scale national meetings to individual chapter events at each school. We encourage you to get as involved as you can.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

5:30pm-7:00pm – AOA Experience – Opening General Session
7:00pm-9:00pm – Eye Care Square Exhibit Hall Opening

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

7:00-8:00am – Continuing Education (CE)*| Locations Vary
8:00-9:00am – Infant SEE Pediatric Vision Workshops* |103 ABC and 103 DEF | Pre-registration was required.
9:00-10:00am – Infant SEE Pediatric Vision Workshops* |103 ABC and 103 DEF | Pre-registration was required.
10:30am-12:00pm – EssilorLuxottica EyeFWD: Student Session* | Auditorium | Get your wristband for Student Bowl after completing this session!
12:15-1:00pm – AOA+Leadership Link (lunch)* | 103 A-F | Pre-registration was required, limited capacity.
1:00-2:30pm – Affiliate Connections* | Booth 1653, Exhibit Hall BC | Register Here
2:00-5:00pm – Continuing Education (CE) | Locations Vary
5:00-7:00pm – Alumni Receptions | Locations Vary
7:00-9:30pm – AOSA Optometry Student Bowl XXXIV, at The Fillmore
9:30-11:30pm – EssilorLuxottica Eye Care Student Welcome Reception |The Fillmore

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

7:00-8:00am – Continuing Education (CE)* | Locations Vary
9:00am-12:00pm – Residency Forum and Panel | 250 CD
12:00-1:00pm – Exhibit Hall Lunch for Students | Exhibit Hall BC | Must pick up your voucher from the AOSA Lounge before Friday.
1:00-3:00pm – AOA+ Residency Summit + Career Fair* | Booth 1653, Exhibit Hall BC
3:00-4:00pm – Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time | Exhibit Hall B
3:45-5:00pm – AOSA Journey through Optometry, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, invite only
7:00-10:00pm – Celebration of Optometry* | Orchestra Hall | Pre-registration was required.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

6:00-7:30am – The AOA Foundation 5K | Crosby Farms Park | Pre-registration was required.

7:00am-3:00pm – Continuing Education (CE)* | Locations Vary
* Required Session for AOA+ Leadership Society

All events to take place at Minneapolis
Convention Center unless otherwise noted

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Join fellow optometry students and optometrists from around the globe as Optometry’s Meeting hosts the 5th World Congress of Optometry, in partnership with the World Council of Optometry, in Minneapolis, June 25-28, 2025. The annual conference for AOSA and AOA members, Optometry’s Meeting is uniquely oriented toward providing optometry students a pathway to the profession of optometry. Tap into renowned networking opportunities with optometry’s leaders, plot your next career move or residency opportunity, access industry-leading clinical and practice management education and technologies, and attend the legendary AOSA Optometry Student Bowl™ to see what school takes home the coveted crystal trophy.

Check out the Full Conference and Education Guide