2024 Attendee Registration Information

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Attendee registration rates are based on several factors. Optometrist rates are based on AOA membership, student and resident rates are based on AOP membership and both options have single day rates available. We also offer registration of exhibit hall access only an additional specialty education.

Be sure you have all of the materials and details ready to submit your registration:

Full Name
Title & Organization
Email, Phone & Address
OE Tracker # (if applicable)
Optometrist License # (if applicable)

AOA Member Number (If registering at the member rate)
AFOS, AOSO, or Energeyes: AACO # (If registering at the affiliate rate)
Registration Option: Full Event or Single Day
Desired Session Selections

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations requests received on or before Friday, September 13, 2024, will be issued a refund less a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given thereafter except in the event of extenuating circumstances such as hospitalization or death. Requests for registration cancellation must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. No refunds can be made by GWCO for lodging, airfare, or any other expenses related to attending the Congress.

Full Congress Registration

Full Day Registration Types	Early Bird Rates Thru August 23, 2024	Regular Rates August 23, 2024 September 30, 2024	Onsite Registration Rates October 1, 2024 October 20, 2024
OD Registration
GWCO and/or AOA Member	$670	$720	$800
GWCO Associate Member (AFOS, AOSA, or AACO Members)	$810	$860	$940
Non-Member	$1045	$1095	$1175
AOP Registration
GWCO and/or AOA Member	$260	$310	$390
Non-Member	$340	$390	$470

Single Day Registration

Single Day Registration Types	Early Bird Rates Thru August 23, 2024	Regular Rates August 23, 2024 September 30, 2024	Onsite Registration Rates October 1, 2024 October 20, 2024
OD Registration
GWCO and/or AOA Member	$355	$405	$445
GWCO Associate Member (AFOS, AOSA, or AACO Members)	$460	$510	$550
Non-Member	$665	$715	$755
AOP Registration
GWCO and/or AOA Member	$140	$185	$210
Non-Member	$225	$275	$300

Additional Registration Types/Rates

Additional Registration Types	Early Bird Rates Thru August 23, 2024	Regular Rates August 23, 2024 - September 30, 2024	Onsite Registration Rates October 1, 2024 October 20, 2024
Students	$25	$25	$25
Events & Exhibit Hall Pass Only (No Education)* Applicable for Executive Directors and President’s Council members	$150	$150	$190
Guest/Spouse Registration (No Education)	$150 Includes free Exhibit Hall Marketplace Pass	$150 Includes free Exhibit Hall Marketplace Pass	$190 Includes free Exhibit Hall Marketplace Pass

Continuing Education Information

Continuing Education Information GWCO makes every effort to secure accreditation for all continuing education through the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), American Board of Opticianry (ABO), National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE), and American Optometric Association Paraoptometric Section (CPC). GWCO does not guarantee that a licensing board or certifying organization will accredit any course presented at GWCO Congress 2023.