Optometry’s Meeting Gets Underway in Phoenix With Education Sessions and the Return of the AOA Innovation Hub

Published on June 18, 2026
PHOENIX—Optometry’s Meeting, the annual event for members of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA), kicked off here yesterday with a wide selection of continuing education sessions for eyecare professionals and optometry students. The evening was highlighted by the AOA Experience: Opening Session, featuring a keynote address by physician-scientist and technology futurist Dr. Daniel Kraft, as well as an opening reception in the Eye Care Square featuring more than 150 vendors.