AOA on Capitol Hill 2025
The AOA's single-largest annual advocacy event in our nation's capital will occur Sunday, Sept. 28, through Tuesday, Sept. 30. Open to all advocacy-minded AOA member doctors and students, AOA on Capitol Hill is your chance to directly advocate for our profession at the highest levels of government.
AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA's single-largest annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C., directly connecting optometry's advocates and leaders with our nation's policy leaders to advance optometric eye health and vision care for the benefit of all Americans. Our annual hill day is a key reason why the AOA is consistently recognized as one of the most effective, respected advocacy organizations in the nation's capital with hundreds of doctors, optometry students and affiliate leaders participating in this 3-day fly-in to deliver optometry's priorities. This year's fly-in is Sunday, Sept. 28, through Tuesday, Sept. 30.
AOA on Capitol Hill participation is open to all advocacy-minded AOA member doctors and students with plenary sessions, breakouts and briefings intended to prepare attendees to get involved in the advocacy fight for optometry's future. Additionally, attendees may have the opportunity, in close coordination with their affiliates, to participate in meetings with their members of Congress and staff.
Registration and housing closed on Friday, Aug. 29. Registration is required for participation at AOA on Capitol Hill.
*Please note that the housing website will show pre- and post-dates if they are available. If not showing, dates are likely unavailable. To call in your reservation instead, use 1.800.233.1234 and reference the group code: AOAG.
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday
- 3-7 p.m. - Registration
- 5-6:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception
Monday
- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Registration
- 7-8 a.m. - Breakfast
- 8-9:30 a.m. - Opening Session
- 10-11:30 a.m. - Breakouts & Student Session
- 12-1:30 p.m. - Political Luncheon
- 2-4 p.m. - Afternoon Session
- 4:45-5:45 p.m. - Leadership Links
- 7-9:30 p.m. - Alumni / School Reception at Cuba Libre
Tuesday
- 7-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast with Optometry's Champions
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Capitol Hill meetings
Are you a student interested in attending?
AOSA-member optometry students are eligible for complimentary registration and housing, as well as travel assistance to attend AOA on Capitol Hill 2025*. Student members will receive:
- Complimentary registration ($299 value) and housing (two-nights stay for Sunday and Monday)
- Up to $450 reimbursement for travel-related expenses
Hotel accommodations and rooming assignments will be arranged and paid for by the AOA for students who are registered for the meeting. Students should not book a hotel room using the link above as AOA will arrange student housing.
The AOA will send additional information concerning housing and reimbursement.
*Must be a U.S. citizen to participate in Capitol Hill visits.
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