ED2DC | AOA & Affiliate Collaboration Conference
ED2DC is an event designed for affiliate executive directors and staff, along with AOA staff, with a clear focus on learning, networking, and sharing.
Through general sessions, breakout discussions, and social events, we’ll come together for comradery, professional dialogue, and some fun as we all work to move the profession and our organizations forward. This is an exciting opportunity to learn, network, and share ideas with your peers.
With topics such as membership development, communications, and marketing, education opportunities for all members, and engagement with optometry students, faculty, and schools, we’ll work to continue our path—together—toward growth and future success. As leaders in your associations and the profession, your active participation is not just welcomed, but crucial to achieving these objectives and to having a successful meeting.
Expenses
All travel expenses to/from the venue will be reimbursed (flight, baggage, ground transportation to and from the airport and/or hotel, parking at the airport or the hotel, and airport or the hotel, along with any tolls).
Airport
We suggest DCA (Reagan National Airport) if flying in.
Arrival
Please plan to arrive on Wednesday, September 25, at any time, as there is no programming on this day
Departure
Please plan your flight departure time to be 2 p.m. ET (ideally) or later on Friday, September 27. The meeting will conclude at 12 p.m.
Hotel
Up to two (2) hotel nights (standard king or double) for Wednesday, September 25, and Thursday, September 26; the night will be covered at The Alexandrian Hotel, Old Town Alexandria, VA; any additional nights or room upgrades will be your responsibility. Book your hotel room here. Reservations must be made by August 20, 2024.
Questions or More Information
If you have questions and/or have any special requests, please reach out to Jennifer Frawley, CAE,. Director, Affiliate Relations at jafrawley@aoa.org, or Shannon Gordon, CMP, Interim Director, National Events and Meetings at sgordon@aoa.org
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