2027 FOA Convention Attendee Registration

7/22/2027 to 7/25/2027

When: Thursday, July 22-25, 2027
Where: JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando, Florida  32837
United States
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Event Details
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ACCOMMODATIONS       2027 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:  Experience the sophisticated JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes with award winning restaurants and shuttle transportation to all Disney and Universal Studios theme parks.  Group room rates are provided on a space-available basis. The DEADLINE to book your room is Monday, June 28, 2027 . Please chceck the link for availability after this date. Run of House Room Rate (based on availability): $199.00/night plus tax  Reduced Resort Fee: $40.00/night  Valet/Self-Parking: 25% Discount applied to all FOA blocked rooms  Booking Link: COMING SOON
    If booking online, you must make a note prior to checkout with your preference of 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. 
  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 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)   $99 Banquet Only
$225 Banquet Ticket (with purchase of CE registration) $175 Banquet (Children 12 & Under)   $50 Welcome Reception  $50 Exhibit Hall Only  $50                                           SCHEDULE :  Coming spring 2027   What to Wear
Convention Session and Exhibit Hall Attire: Business Casual
The FOA recommends that you pack a light jacket or sweater to wear while attending sessions since meeting rooms tend to be cool.
Welcome Reception Attire: Cocktail
Banquet Attire:  Formal    CANCELLATION POLICY:  A $50 administrative charge for cancellations will apply for all registration cancellations. Registrations canceled on or after July 4th, 2027 are non-refundable.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: By registering for the 2027 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.