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.
New Orthodontist Seminar
Clinical and practice management strategies for early career orthodontists
Open to doctors within 5 years of starting practice
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: $100
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
Cost: Free
Friday, May 1
Resident Seminar
Clinical and practice management strategies for residents.
Open to AAO Student Members
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
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
Fun Run & Walk
Get your blood pumping with an early morning 5K. Whether you’re running or walking you we encourage you to join the fun!
Available to registered attendees
Time: 6:00am – 7:30am
Location: TBD
Shuttle and Route information coming soon.
Cost: $25 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
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Convention Center | Room 312
Cost: Free with registration.
Specialized Orthodontic Assistant (SOA) Certification Prep Course
Open to orthodontic staff
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Location: Convention Center | Room TBD
Cost: Free 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
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Convention Center | Room 312
Cost: Free with registration.
Women Orthodontists Networking Session
Networking Session with keynote speaker.
Open to female registrants
Time: TBD
Location: Convention Center | Room 307
Cost: $25 ticket is available through registration.
Career Fair
Employers showcase available career opportunities.
Open to doctors, residents, & orthodontic staff
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Convention Center | Level 1 Foyer
Cost: Free with registration.
Inclusion & Engagement Session
Join the Special Committee on Inclusion & Engagement for light refreshments and lively discussion followed by Q&A and networking session.
Open to doctors and residents
Time: TBD
Location: Convention Center | Room 307
Cost: $25 ticket is available through registration. Free for AAO Student Members.
CDABO Member Reception
Open to CDABO members, ABO Directors and Executive Directors, and those who participate in the Resident Case Displays and others that would like to join CDABO
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
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 certain registration categories and available for $100 for discounted registration categories. 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 | Room TBD
Cost: Free to registered attendees.
