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2024 Attendee Registration Information

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

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.