You want some fun? We’ve got you covered.
The AAO Annual Session is the most highly anticipated orthodontic event of the year. No other forum offers you three full days with the same type of high-caliber, high-energy and just plain fun networking opportunities.
Badges are required for entry to special events and will serve as your ticket.
Thursday, April 30
SOE Educational Leadership Conference
presented by the Society of Educators (SOE)
Educators forum focused on curriculum & best practice updates in orthodontic education.
Available to registered SOE members
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Convention Center | Room 307
Cost: Free to all registered SOE members.
First-Time Attendee Welcome
Join our pre-conference introduction and tour, where volunteer doctors will offer personalized insights on crafting your Annual Session schedule experience.
Open to first-time Annual Session attendees
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Convention Center | Room TBD
Cost: Free with registration.
AAO Service Awards
Join us in celebrating this year’s award winners. Awards presented include Brophy, Humanitarian, Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Contribution, Jarabak & Ketcham.
Open to all attendees
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando | Florida A
Cost: Free
Friday, May 1
Keynote
Information coming soon.
Open to registered attendees
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Convention Center | Chapin Theater
Alumni Receptions
Stop by the alumni receptions to reminisce with old classmates, professors and recent graduates from your alma mater.
Open to doctors who attended an ortho program in the US / Canada
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando & nearby venues
Cost: Free with registration. Please let us know you’ll be attending by reserving a spot during the registration process.
Ortho Resident Party
Open to AAO Student Members
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Mango’s Orlando
Cost: Free with registration.
Saturday, May 2
AAO Fest
Registered attendees are invited join colleagues and event sponsors for an epic party to celebrate the Annual Session!
Available to registered attendees
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: TBD
Cost: Complimentary for AAO Active members, Non-Members, and Ortho Team registrants and available for $100 for registered Retired, Faculty and Student Members and Guests. Please be sure to claim your spot during registration.
Sunday, May 3
Global Reception
Join your colleagues from around the globe for an evening of fellowship.
Open to registered attendees
Time: 7:00pm -10:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando Ballroom
Cost: Free to registered attendees.
