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AOA on Capitol Hill 2027

Trade-orientedMid-size
📅 19 September 2027 – 21 September 📍 Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, US ↗ 🏢 American Optometric Association

500

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AOA on Capitol Hill is the American Optometric Association's primary advocacy event, where members meet with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss eye and vision care policy, legislation, and profession-specific issues.

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Venue

Grand Hyatt Washington

Hotel venue · 4,087 m² · ~2,200 people

A major convention hotel in downtown Washington, D.C., featuring a 5-story atrium and extensive event space. It is located near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and offers 39,000 to 44,000 sq ft of flexible meeting spaces, including large ballrooms suitable for B2B trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions.

📍 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Operated by Hyatt Hotels Corporation

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Organizer

American Optometric Association

Nonprofit · St. Louis, United States · Founded 1898

A professional organization representing optometrists and promoting eye health through education, advocacy, and practice support.

Why people attend

Advocacy-minded optometric doctors and students attend to meet with legislators, influence policy, and advocate for the profession.

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Speakers

26 speakers at AOA on Capitol Hill

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Roya Attar

O.D. · AOA

"Para Speaker Series: Introduction to OCT"

Optical Coherence Tomographyeye care technologyclinical imaging
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"Para Speaker Series: The Real MVP—Becoming a Myopia Visionary Professional and Leading the Charge in Paraoptometric Patient Care"

myopia managementparaoptometric carepatient education
K

Kimberly Friedman

O.D. · AOA

"Para Speaker Series: Ocular Nutrition Mythbusters: True or False"

ocular nutritiondietary supplementseye health
M

Mahsa Masoudi

O.D. · AOA

"Para Speaker Series: Glaucoma: Asymptomatic to Zenith"

glaucoma managementoptometry diagnosticspatient care
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"Fill Your Schedule Fast: Modern Growth Tactics for Thriving Optometric Practices"

optometric practice growthpatient acquisitiononline visibility
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"Fill Your Schedule Fast: Modern Growth Tactics for Thriving Optometric Practices"

optometric practice growthpatient acquisitiononline visibility
S

Steven T. Reed

President · American Optometric Association

Medicare reimbursementhealthcare accessphysician fee schedule
J

John Boozman

Senator · U.S. Senate

Medicare sustainabilityphysician compensationhealthcare policy

Also speaking at The Foodservice Conference

D

Deanna Alexander

Chair · AOA Federal Relations Committee

Medicare pay cutsreimbursement stabilityhealthcare access
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Robert Theaker

Member · AOA Federal Relations Committee

ACOsvision serviceshealthcare coordination
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John Whitlow

Chair · AOA State Government Relations Committee

"Regional Advocacy Meetings"

optometry advocacylegislative strategygrassroots advocacy
K

Kim Hacker

Executive Director · North Dakota Optometric Association

telemedicine regulationgrassroots advocacylegislative success

Also speaking at UNBOUND

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Jon Pederson

AOA SGRC co-chair · AOA SGRC

"SGRC Regional Advocacy Meetings"

scope expansionVBM abusesnot-a-doctor bills
L

Lee Dodge

Optometrist

optometry advocacypatient care
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Amanda Dellinger

legislative chair and SGRC member · Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians

"What is in your vision plan? / Deep dive into the AOA’s Future Practice Initiative / Surviving and advancing / Defending and protecting your title"

not-a-doctor legislationadvocacy strategyscope of practice
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healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

When is AOA on Capitol Hill?+
AOA on Capitol Hill takes place on 19 September 2027 to 21 September 2027.
Where is AOA on Capitol Hill held?+
AOA on Capitol Hill is held at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, US.
Who organises AOA on Capitol Hill?+
AOA on Capitol Hill is organised by American Optometric Association.

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