Interested in exhibiting for the first time?
The Academy welcomes new companies to exhibit at our annual meeting. Each company is invited to submit information for review.
“As a first-time exhibitor, new to ophthalmology, this was definitely a solid start for us. This was a very good learning experience and we met our goals. I see potential in this meeting going forward.”
- Exhibitor Survey Respondent
Eligibility to Exhibit
Eligibility to exhibit at the Academy's annual meeting is determined solely by the Academy. Exhibits are generally restricted to companies whose products and services are related to ophthalmology or the medical field.
Companies that have not exhibited previously at an Academy annual meeting must be approved to exhibit.
Prepare to submit the following materials for review:
- A brief summary about your company.
- Your website information.
- Reason for exhibiting statement.
- List of product(s) or service(s) you intend to exhibit/promote at the Academy's annual meeting.
- Digital example(s) of your sales materials.
Due to numerous complaints, companies with cosmetic products and services are no longer invited to participate in the Academy meeting.
How to Submit
To initiate a review please:
- Click the Exhibitor Portal login button. At the log-in prompt, click Signup.
- Create an account
- Complete the Interested in Exhibiting Task. Provide:
- Company summary
- Reason for exhibiting statement
- Promotional materials
- List of products and services
Response Time
The Expo Team will review your submission and will respond with our decision within 10 business days.
Important Dates for New Exhibitors
March 4: Academy begins accepting company information for review.
April 3: Exhibit sales open to newly approved exhibiting companies.
Aug. 30: Last day to submit company information for review.
Sept. 20: Deadline to submit an exhibit space application.
Visit the Important Dates webpage for the complete list.
Industry Participation
Review who has exhibited at the Academy's annual meetings in the past.
AAO 2022 Chicago Exhibitor List (PDF 1MB)
AAO 2023 San Francisco Exhibitor List (PDF 137KB)