5th World Congress of Optometry
Optometry's Meeting hosts the 5th World Congress of Optometry (WCO5), in partnership with the World Council of Optometry, in Minneapolis, June 25-28. International attendees of Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry can find registration and attendee information below.
Welcome WCO5 Attendees to Optometry's Meeting®
The 5th World Congress of Optometry (WCO5) invites attendees for a convergence of global perspectives and innovative solutions aimed at realizing the World Council of Optometry's (WCO's) vision of universal access to high-quality eye health and vision care. With a mission to advance optometry worldwide and champion eye health as a fundamental human right, the WCO's partnership with the American Optometric Association (AOA) and American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) annual Optometry's Meeting provides an enhanced attendee experience.
From thought-provoking presentations to networking opportunities, participants will engage with leading experts in the field and explore cutting-edge advancements in optometric practice. Through advocacy, education, policy development and humanitarian outreach, WCO5 and Optometry's Meeting empower optometrists to play a pivotal role in promoting eye health and vision care for all.
Meeting Registration
For WCO members to begin registration for Optometry’s Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Create Your Profile.* Click “Create Profile” below and follow the steps to create an AOA profile.
- Locate Your Promotional Code provided by WCO. Enter this code (shared by WCO via email) in the promotional code field at the beginning of registration under the “Attendee Information” section. This code will grant you member pricing for registration.
- Begin Registration. Click “Begin Registration” below once you have completed the above steps.
*Note: Most U.S. optometrists and optometry students will have an AOA profile whether you are an AOA member or not due to our partnership with your school or college of optometry. Think you already have an AOA profile? Click here for profile lookup.
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Conference Registration Pricing & Deadlines
EARLY BIRD ADVANCED ONSITE World Council of Optometry Optometrist $565 $620 $680 World Council of Optometry Paraoptometric / Optometric Staff $200 $200 $210 World Council of Optometry Student $60 $75 $115 World Council of Optometry Post-Graduate Resident $99 $115 $130WCO Promotional Code Attendees with Continuing Education
January - March 31
Apr. 1 - June 2
June 3 - June 28