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The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) invite you to participate in the ASCRS and ASOA Annual Meeting, taking place April 10–13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This meeting provides unique opportunities for you to build relationships with key stakeholders who can help you achieve your marketing objectives. As the largest U.S. meeting dedicated exclusively to the needs of anterior segment surgeons as well as their technical and practice management staff, the focus is on innovation, education, and collaboration. The ASCRS Annual Meeting, focused on therapeutic, surgical, and administrative topics directly relevant to ASCRS and ASOA members, offers symposia, lectures, workshops, sessions, courses, and skills transfer labs to help anterior segment surgeons, practice managers, administrators, technicians, and nurses maintain and refine their clinical and administrative skills.
ASCRS’ innovation is focused on three critical areas: Education, Philanthropy, and Advocacy. We provide our members with robust clinical and practice management education and work with patients, government, and the medical community to promote the delivery and advancement of high-quality eyecare. The 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting is where bold ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and the brightest minds in anterior segment surgery come together.
Experience the inspiration, innovation, and insights that will shape your practice—and the future of the specialty—for years to come.
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The ASCRS Annual Meeting program is designed by anterior segment surgeons, for anterior segment surgeons—bringing together the field’s brightest minds to share techniques, challenge assumptions, and shape the future of ophthalmic care. The ASCRS Annual Meeting offers the most comprehensive, clinically focused education in anterior segment surgery. Through main stage events, subspecialty tracks, hands-on labs, and expert-led symposia, attendees gain the insights and skills needed to improve surgical outcomes and elevate practice performance.
The ASOA Annual Meeting is the premier U.S. meeting dedicated to ophthalmic administrators and practice management staff with tailored education and unmatched networking. The American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) offers a best-in-class program geared toward practice managers and practice administrators, but relevant to all members of the practice. Providing hours of educational courses, workshops, and interactive learning to advance attendees' professional growth, the diverse range of programming ensures that attendees have a breadth of options from which to choose.
Stay up-to-date in the latest technologies and techniques in the areas of cataract, refractive surgery, cornea, and glaucoma at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, April 10–13, in Washington, DC. The detailed program schedule will be available soon.
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We provide complete hotel booking services for various events held worldwide to the international attendees. We will be happy to make the requisite arrangements for you. Our excellent network through the hospitality industry and our accessibility to the best reservation systems across the countries enables us to extend highly satisfactory services to our esteemed clients.
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Frequent asked questions
Q1. When does registration for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting open?
A. Registration for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, taking place April 10–13 in Washington, D.C., is now open with early-bird rates available. You can register online through the official ASCRS website, and be aware that early-bird registration offers the best rates.
Q2. What can I register for?
A. In addition to registration for the main Annual Meeting program, there will be other additional activities to register for during the registration process, such as skills transfer labs, workshops, and other events.
Q3. When will program details become available?
A. Program details for the 2026 Annual Meeting will becoming available on an ongoing basis beginning in November 2025.
Q4. When will abstract submissions open?
A. Abstract submissions for the 2026 Annual Meeting will open in late summer.
Q5. When does housing open for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting?
A. Housing is open for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting. Please click on "Housing/Group Housing" tab for more Information.
Q6. What Are My Options When My Hotel Choice Is Unavailable?
A. Hotels rooms offered through discounted event rates are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. While conducting your search, the online system reflects up-to-the-minute availability and booking options.
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Affordable event packages
We offer affordable and convenient housing for most of the conferences, congress and meetings held worldwide. Whether you are looking for individual housing or group housing, we have best hotel list for you near the convention centre. Below are the types of hotels available for you as per the star rating.
5 STAR HOTEL
$350 - $300
Five-star hotels are considered as having the highest standard rating. These hotels offer multiple room options with luxurious and tasteful decorations and maximum comfort. Rooms in five-star hotels are considerably bigger than those in lower ranked hotels. Even the most basic rooms in a five-star hotel are spacious and allow guests to experience luxury.
4 STAR HOTEL
$300 - $250
A hotels with four-star rating shares similar amenities as a three-star hotel, but it includes an additional restaurant and bar option, concierge, and a swimming pool, among others. A large vary of facilities and superior design qualities square measure typically complemented by service standards that mirror the various and discerning needs of the guest.
3 STAR HOTEL
$250 - $200
Hotels with a three-star rating have several room options, such as Deluxe, Suite, or Premier. Rooms may also be given varying names depending on the hotel’s preference. There are also improvements in the availability of in-house amenities, such as a gymnasium, a full-service restaurant, as well as business facilities and a kiosk.
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW,
Washington, DC 20001, United States