As of 11/2/2018
FAQ’s – AAO 116th Annual Session
Orlando, Florida, USA
General Information:
When and where is the 2016 Annual Sessionbeing held?
April 29 – May 3, 2016 | Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) West Building| Orlando, Florida
Is there Parking at Orange County Convention Center?
There is public parking at the West Building of OCCC. For detailed information,click here
Where will the shuttles be picking-up/dropping-off?
Orange County Convention Center, West Building Shuttle Drop-Off
When will the shuttles run?
TBD
What is the dress code for attendees?
ResortCasual
Who can I call with questions about Registration?
CDS (AAO registration partner) at 508-743-8578 option 2 or
When will Registration open?
Registration will open Monday, October 5th at 8a.m.Central Time and can be accessed online at The deadline to receive the early registration fees is March 25th@ 11:59pm Central Time.
Where will Registration be located?
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall A
When will Registration be open onsite?
Thursday, April 28 / 11am-6pmFriday, April 29 / 7am-6pm
Saturday, April 30 – Monday, May 2 / 7am-3:30pm
Tuesday, May 3 / 7am-12pm
Badge Reprint Fee: The AAO will allow one free re-print onsite, then $50 per re-print; only one re-print per
day. This applies to ALL – doctors, staff, spouse/guest, exhibitors
What are the guidelines for Cancellations / Refunds?
Requests for registration cancellation / refunds must be received in writing, including name and registration/badge number, and sent to the attention of the Sarah Dvorak via e-mail ,
fax 800.747.2513 or mail (401 N. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141).
Requests received after June 2, 2016 (30 days after meeting) will not be approved.
Where can information on Housingbe found?
Information will be available at
Housing opensOctober 5, 2015; the link to book housing will be included in the Registration confirmation
email.
Leadership Hotel – Hyatt Regency Orlando (the former Peabody)
Where can information on Toursbe found?
Information will be available at November 2, 2015
Tickets can be purchased through our website prior to the meeting or onsite at the Tour booth located in the AAO Registration area
Where can information on Camp AAO (child care)be found?
Information will be available at
Camp AAO will be located at OCCC TBD
Will there be a place to check e-mail?
There will be a cyber café to check e-mail – OCCC TBD
Will there be food / beverages available?
There will be food kiosks located in the Exhibit Hall and various kiosks throughout the convention center.
Where will the Member Resourcesboothsbe located?
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall A
When will the Member Resourcesboothsbe open?
Thursday, April 28 / 11am-6pmFriday, April 29 / 8am-5pm
Saturday, April 30 – Monday, May 2 / 7am-3:30pm
Where will the Material Pick-Up be located?
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall A
When will Material Pick-Up be open?
Thursday, April 28 / 11am-6pmFriday, April 29 / 7am-6pm
Saturday, April 30 – Monday, May 2 / 7am-3:30pm
Tuesday, May 3 / 7am-2:30pm
Where will the Exhibit Hall be located?
OCCC West Building Halls A & B
When will the Exhibit Hall be open?
Saturday, April 30 / 9am-5pmSunday, May 1 – Monday, May 2 / 9am-3pm
Tuesday, May 3 / 9am-1pm
To whom should Exhibitor questions be directed?
Prior to Annual Session, Exhibitor questions can be directed to DJ Haman at or 314.993.1700 ext. 530
Onsite – Exhibitors can contact Freeman Decorating or DJ Haman
All Exhibitor information can be found in the Invitation to Exhibit at
Education
Will there be somewhere to manage CE credits?
CE can be managed through the AAO mobile app or special CE Manager link/QR code
For help with logging into the CE Manager, you can visit the AAO Website & AAO App booth, located at the OCCC TBD
Will there be any post-programs for doctors?
There will not be a post program for the Orlando meeting.
Where will the Doctor Lectures be held?
OCCC – West Building – Level 3
Where will the Staff Lectures be held?
OCCC – West Building – Levels 2 & 3
When and where is the NewOrthodontists/Residents Conference being held?
Sunday, May 1, 2016 |2:30 pm –4 pm |OCCC TBD
When and where is the Thomas J. Cangalosi Educational Leadership Conference being held?
Friday, April 29, 2016 | 7 am-5 pm | Hyatt Regency Orlando
When and where is the Practice Transition Seminar being held?
Friday, April 29, 2016 | 7:30 am-5:30 pm | Hyatt Regency Orlando
When and where is the SOE – ADEA Orthodontic Section session being held?
Friday, April 29, 2016 | 4 pm-5 pm | Hyatt Regency Orlando
Where can I find information about Oral Research,E-Posters and Table Clinics?
The information will be available on the Annual Session page at
What is the deadline for Oral Research, E-Posters and Table Clinics submission?
The deadline to apply online for 2016 Oral Research, E-Poster or Table Clinics is Oct. 15, 2015
Where can I find information about Charley Schultz?
The information will be available on the Annual Session page at
The application will be live January 2016 with a submission deadline of March 1, 2016
Where will the Charley Schultz Displays / Table Clinicsbe held?
OCCC TBD
Where will the electronic Poster Boards be located?
OCCC TBD
When and where will the CDABO Case Displays be held?
OCCC TBD
Saturday, April 30 / 8am-10am & 2pm-5pm tentativeSunday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 3 / 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm tentative
When and where will the ABO Case Displays be held?
OCCC TBD
Saturday, April 30 / 9am-3pm tentativeSunday May 1-Monday May 2 / 9am-5pm tentative
Tuesday, May 3 / 9am-12pm tentative
Special Lectures/Events
Where can I purchase additional event tickets?
Additional tickets can be added to existing registrations by using the online Registration Resource Center
Onsite, tickets can be purchased at Registration.
Where will the Featured Speakers Lectures be held?
OCCC – West Building – Room 312
When and where will the Opening Ceremonies be held?
Saturday, April 30, 2016 | 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm| SeaWorld
Featured entertainment – Shamu; Children ages 3 and under are free; tickets include park attractions,
food/beverage, and exclusive admission to AAO attendees
When and where is the International Reception being held?
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | 7 pm –9:30 pm | Hilton Orlando – The Promenade
When and where are the Alumni Receptions being held?
Sunday, May 1, 2016 |4:30 pm –6 pm |Hyatt Regency Orlando
When and where is the Orthodontic Residents’ Reception being held?
Sunday, May 1, 2016 |6 pm –9 pm |King’s Bowl
When and where will the Excellence in Orthodontics Luncheon be held?
Sunday, May 1, 2016 |12 pm –2:15 pm |Hyatt Regency – Regency Ballroom
Featured Speaker – Mitt Romney
When and where will the Gala be held?
Monday, May 2, 2016|7:00 pm – 11pm |Universal Studios; Children ages 3 and under are free; tickets
Include park attractions, food/beverage, and exclusive admission to AAO attendees
AAO Governance
Where will the 1st & 2nd House of Delegates be held, and when?
Hyatt Regency Orlando–TBD
Friday, April 29 / 12pm-3pmMonday May 2 / 12pm-5:30pm
Where will the Caucuses be held, and when?
Hyatt Regency Orlando – TBD
Friday, April29 / 7am-11:45amMonday May 2 / 7am-11:45am
Where will the Reference Committee Hearings be held, and when?
Hyatt Regency Orlando – TBD
Friday, April 29 / 4pm – 6pm