2026 ArOA Fall Convention

Please join us for the 2026 Fall Convention Oct. 23-24 at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs!

Registration and hotel booking are Open!

Hotel Information:
The host hotel is the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. 

Room Rates:
$160/night
$169/night Trackside View

Reservations:
Online: Oaklawn Reservation Link
Group Code: BKG1863
Guest Password: 90317311
Note: Select the country in the dropdown menu or the system will error.

Phone: 501-363-4625 and use Booking ID#BKG1863 or AR Optometric Assn 2026 Fall Conference Room Block 

Block available until September 30, 2026, or until sold out.

OD Registration: 

Early Bird Deadline, 09/25/26:
$440 AOA members (any affiliate) | non-members: $665

09/26/26 – 10/19/26:
$490 AOA members (any affiliate) | non-members: $715

10/20/26: On-site registration begins:
$540 AOA members (any affiliate) | non-members: $765

Para Registration: 

Early Bird Deadline, 09/25/26:
$110 works for ArOA member | $210 non-member

09/26/26 – 10/19/26:
$135 works for ArOA member | $235 non-member

10/20/26: On-site registration begins:
$160 works for ArOA member | $260 non-member

Student Registration: 

Student registration is free. Students must register by 5:00 pm on October 9, 2026.
Travel Grants are available. Applications are also due by 5:00pm on October 9.
Student Travel Grant Info and Application

2026 Fall Convention Speakers

Exhibitor Information: 

Exhibit Hall: October 23, 2026 featuring nearly 3 hours of dedicated exhibit time

2026 Fall Convention Schedule