because
THE GOOD TIMES WILL ROLL
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. Engage with your peers at Annual Session and we promise you’ll return home motivated, and energized to achieve your goals in 2024!
Badges are required for entry to special events and will serve as your ticket.
Friday, May 3
Ravindra Nanda 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
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 208-210
Cost: Complimentary to all registered SOE members.
Saturday, May 4
Opening Keynote
Begin Annual Session united in community with your peers and colleagues in support of our orthodontic specialty.
Open to registered attendees & exhibitors
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Great Hall A/B
New Orthodontist & Resident Conference
Clinical and practice management strategies for early career orthodontists.
Open to residents and members within 5 years of practice
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 208-210
Cost: Complimentary with registration. Please let us know you’ll be attending by reserving a spot during the registration process.
Opening Party
All registered attendees are invited join colleagues and industry suppliers inside the Exhibit Hall for another great kick-off to the Annual Session!
Open to registered attendees & exhibitors
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 4:45pm – 6:45pm
Location: Exhibit Hall
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
Alumni Receptions
Stop by the Hilton Riverside to reminisce with old classmates, professors and recent graduates from your alma mater at this year’s Alumni Receptions. All receptions are being held in one hotel for your convenience.
Open to doctors who attended an ortho program in the US / Canada
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 6:45pm – 8:45pm
Location: Hilton Riverside – Various Rooms
Cost: Complimentary with registration. Please let us know you’ll be attending by reserving a spot during the registration process.
Global Reception
Attendees come from every corner of the globe to celebrate with us at the World’s Greatest Celebration of Orthodontics!
Open to all registered attendees
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 6:45pm – 8:45pm
Location: Hilton Riverside
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
Sunday, May 5
Fun Run & Walk
Get your blood pumping early Sunday morning, if you’re running or walking you can join the fun!
Available to registered attendees
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 6:00am – 7:30am
Location: Spanish Plaza / Moonwalk
Shuttle and Route information coming soon.
Cost: $25 ticket is available through registration.
AAO Foundation Breakfast
Celebrate the impact the AAO Foundation has had on the orthodontic specialty
Available to registered attendees.
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 7:30am – 9:30am
Location: TBD
Cost: $35 ticket is available through registration.
Oral Research Abstract Presentations
Short lecture presentations of important educational value and significant new investigative works.
Open to doctors and residents
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 3:15pm
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 252-254
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
Women Orthodontists Networking Session
Networking Session with keynote speaker.
Open to doctors and residents
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Rivergate
Cost: $25 ticket is available through registration.
Inclusion & Engagement Session
Networking Session with keynote speaker
Open to doctors and residents
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Rivergate
Cost: $25 ticket is available through registration.
Specialized Orthodontic Assistant (SOA) Certification Prep Course
Open to orthodontic staff
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 203-205
Cost: Complimentary with registration. Please let us know you’ll be attending by reserving a spot during the registration process.
Table Clinics
Using poster boards and other material,
clinical and scientific information is presented.
Open to doctors and residents
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 255-257
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
Career Fair
Employers showcase available career opportunities.
Open to doctors, residents, & orthodontic staff
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Great Hall Foyer
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
Celebration!
All registered attendees are encouraged to celebrate the profession at this year’s CELEBRATION!
Open to registered attendees and event sponsors
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 4:45pm – 6:45pm
Location: Fulton Street Block Party (Chicory, Ernst Café, Fulton Alley and Manning’s)
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
Orthodontic Residents Reception
Open to residents and their registered guests (limit 1 registered guest per resident)
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Generations Hall
Cost: Complimentary with registration.
