2026 FOA Convention Attendee Registration

7/16/2026 to 7/19/2026

When: Thursday, July 16-19, 2026
Where: Tampa Marriott Water Street / JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
505 Water St
Tampa, Florida  33602
United States
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      2026 Convention highlights:
    Earn 20+ Hours of Continuing Education with TQ by Industry-Leading Speakers; CE is submitted for accreditation by COPE and the Florida Board of Optometry.
    Connect with Companies at the FOA Exhibit Hall bringing you the Latest and Most Innovative Products, Technology, Medical Advances, and Practice Solutions. Attend Social Events Designed Specifically for you to Catch Up and have some Fun with Colleagues
  ACCOMMODATIONS Marriott Tampa Water Street Experience the reimagined Tampa Marriott Water Street that offers a vibrant escape in the heart of downtown Tampa’s waterfront adventure! Group room rates are provided on a space-available basis. Room Rate (based on availability):  $199.00/night plus tax + no resort fee Parking: Daily Rate $26.25 / Overnight Rate $37.50 Online Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/2026FLORDIAPTOMETRICCONVENTION   JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Experience the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, a modern luxury escape in the heart of downtown where wellness, dining, and vibrant city energy come together along the scenic waterfront! Group room rates are provided on a space-available basis. Room Rate (based on availability):  $215.00/night plus tax + no resort fee Parking: Daily Rate $26.25 / Overnight Rate $37.50 Online Booking Link:  https://book.passkey.com/go/2026FLORDIAPTOMETRICCONVENTION   The DEADLINE to book your room is Monday, June 22, 2026 .   REGISTRATION DESCRIPTIONS AND RATES
FOA Member Ticket  - Includes education, welcome reception, exhibit hall, legislative lunch and House of Delegates I and II (must be a dues paying member for 6 months). You must log in to your FOA account to receive reduced pricing. *Newly licensed ODs should register under the FOA/AOA/or non-member rate as appropriate. Newly licensed ODs cannot register under student/resident rates.  AOA Member Ticket  - Includes welcome reception, exhibit hall and education

Optometry Student Education  - Includes education,  breakfast symposiums, and exhibit hall. Must be a student member of the FOA.  Students will receive a $25 gift card at the registration desk when they check in to pick up their badge.

Resident Education  - Includes education,  breakfast symposiums, and exhibit hall. Must be a post-graduate/resident member of the FOA. You must log in to your FOA account to receive reduced pricing. Non-member of FOA or AOA  - Includes education, welcome reception, evening hospitality suites and exhibit hall. Paraoptometric Education (One Day)  - Includes para education and exhibit hall (ODs not eligible) for Saturday. Para Courses will be submitted for AOA CPC approval. ODs not eligible Social Only  - Includes welcome reception, exhibit hall, and all evening hospitality suites (If you are a member, it also includes legislative lunch and business/delegate meetings.) Banquet  - Access to the banquet.   Exhibit Hall  Only  -  access to the exhibit hall only (opens mid-June, 2026)     Registration  Type   Pre-Registration Rates Through 12/31/25 FOA Member $449 AOA Member $549 Non-member of FOA or AOA $749 Optometry Student Member  $25 ($25 gift card will be provided upon check-in) Resident Member  $25  Social Only  $349 Paraoptometric Education (1-Day)   $125 Banquet Only
$225 Banquet Ticket (with purchase of CE registration) $175 Banquet (Children 12 & Under)   $50 Welcome Reception  $50                                             SCHEDULE Schedule expected in early 2026    CANCELLATION POLICY  A $50 administrative charge for cancellations will apply for all registration cancellations.  Registrations canceled on or after July 4th, 2026 are non-refundable.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE:  By registering for the 2026 FOA Annual Convention, I hereby grant permission to use any and all photographic imagery and video footage taken of me at this event and activities pertaining to this event, without payment or any other consideration. I understand that such materials may be published electronically or in print, or used in presentations or exhibitions.