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GWCO 2024 Congress Information

October 17-20, 2024
The Hyatt Regency | Portland, Oregon

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
If you still wish to register to attend 2024 GWCO Congress, please visit the registration desk on-site.

 

GWCO Congress was developed to provide an educational venue for the optometric professional in GWCO member states to come together and receive high-quality, multi-track optometric education. As a way to encourage participation of members and state leaders, net profits from the annual congress are returned to the GWCO states based on an attendance formula. 
 

Event Location & Host Hotel 

Hyatt Regency Portland 
75 NE Holladay Street
Portland, Oregon, 97232

 

Discounted room rates are available to GWCO attendees and exhibitors at the Hyatt Regency.  To make your reservations, please click on the link below to reserve online.  Reservations must be made by September 23, 2024 to ensure group rates. After September 23rd reservations are on a space and rate available basis. 

Having troubles booking your room?
Please call the Hyatt Regency Portland at
(971) 222-1234 

THE HYATT REGENCY ROOMS ARE NOW RUNNING LOW OCTOBER 17 - 20, 2024
Hyatt rooms are running low so be sure to make your reservations right away. If you are unable to get a room, then we recommend staying at The Marriott. For more information, click here. The Eastlund across the street is another great hotel to book your stay at. For more information about the Eastlund, click here.
   

 
 

Schedule at a Glance
Take a look at the 2024 Congress schedule overview including social events, meetings, exhibit hall hours, and CE Sessions. To view the Schedule at a Glance, click here.
 

Daily Schedule
To view the detailed daily schedule for 2024, click here.
 

Session Descriptions
GWCO 2024 Congress detailed session information can be viewed here.  
 

Speaker Profiles
GWCO 2024 Congress speaker profiles and speaking schedules can be viewed here.
  Continuing Education - Accreditation
GWCO makes every effort to secure accreditation for all continuing education through the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE).  GWCO does not guarantee that a licensing board or certifying organization will accredit any course presented at GWCO Congress 2024.