2026 ALOA Summer CE and Advocacy Meeting

Register now for Alabama’s first-ever summer meeting featuring applicable, ALOA CE and advocacy insights on the Gulf Coast!

May 29 - 30, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Join the Alabama Optometric Association (ALOA) for its first-ever Summer CE & Advocacy Event – a focused, high-impact meeting designed to deliver meaningful education and a deeper understanding of the advocacy shaping optometry in Alabama.

Continuing Education

  • 4 Hours of Alabama Board of Optometry–approved CE
  • CE Speaker: Chris Wroten, O.D.
  • Practical, relevant education you can immediately apply in practice 

Advocacy Focus

  • In-depth review of current Alabama advocacy initiatives 
  • Advocacy primers and insights from AOA State Government Relations experts 
  • Tools to help you stay informed, engaged, and effective as a doctor-advocate

Register

  • $250 Early Bird (ends April 1, 2026)
  • $300 Regular Registration (after April 1)

⚠️ Limited attendance — early registration encouraged 
Final registration deadline:Wednesday, April 22, 2026 

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