Meet the Speakers
20-minute sessions running 9:35 AM – 2:05 PM | OCCC, Exhibit Hall C (back right)
Join our Mainstage speakers in the AAO Innovation Pavilion for short, informal sessions designed to translate ideas into practice.

Keynote Experience: The AAO Show
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | OCCC, Chapin Theater (Level 3)
Join us as we bring 90s nostalgia to the stage! Doors open at 2:00 PM.

Puppy Park
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | OCCC, Exhibit Hall B (back left)
Take a break and recharge with some puppy time in the AAO Smile Spot. Brought to you by the AAO Mental Wellness Task Force.

Give Back: Smiles in Action
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | OCCC, Exhibit Hall C (back right)
Make a direct impact—help assemble dental care kits for underserved families in the Orlando community. Open to all attendees. Located next to the AAO Foundation booth.

Amazing Brace Challenge
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | OCCC, Lobby C (Level 2, Material Pickup)
Play along! Pick up your game card, complete 5 squares, and redeem it at Material Pickup for a souvenir t-shirt after 1:00 PM (while supplies last).

Women Orthodontists Networking Session: How to Be 2.5x More Successful
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | OCCC, W307 (Level 3) | $25 at registration
Discover strategies to build the networks that drive success in this interactive session led by Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies.

Inclusion & Engagement Session: Winning with Grace and Humility
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | OCCC, W307 (Level 3) | Pre-registration required
Join Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee for an inspiring session on resilience, leadership, and turning challenges into opportunities for growth and impact.

Career Fair
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | OCCC, Level 1 Foyer
Explore career opportunities and connect with hiring organizations. Ideal for residents and orthodontists looking to build connections and discover next steps.

Puppy Park
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | OCCC, Exhibit Hall B (back left)
Take a break and recharge with some puppy time at the AAO Smile Spot. Brought to you by the AAO Mental Wellness Task Force.

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Starting at 4:15 PM | OCCC, Exhibit Hall
Head to the exhibit hall after sessions conclude at 4:15 PM—select exhibitors will be offering food and beverages, with additional drinks in the AAO Pavilion.

AAO Fest
7:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure | Pre-registration required
Don’t miss one of the biggest events of the meeting—enjoy exclusive, after-hours access to rides, attractions, and entertainment across both parks. Be sure to claim your spot during registration.

NEW! Point-Counterpoint Sessions
Three sessions from 8:00 AM – 10:45 AM | OCCC, Valencia Ballroom BC (Level 4)
Explore trending topics in orthodontics through dynamic point-counterpoint sessions, featuring expert perspectives on Early Treatment, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and 3D Printing.

Puppy Park
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | OCCC, Exhibit Hall B (back left)
Take a break and recharge with some puppy time in the AAO Smile Spot. Brought to you by the AAO Mental Wellness Task Force.

Global Reception
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | HRO, Regency Ballroom
Celebrate the global orthodontic community—connect with colleagues from around the world in a relaxed, social setting. Free to registered attendees.

The AAO Gold Star/Bronze Star OSO/DSO Partner Program recognizes major employers of orthodontists that are committed to a unified specialty and support the AAO’s mission of advancing the art and science of orthodontics through education, advocacy, and research. Participating organizations must meet a minimum threshold of 20 affiliated orthodontists, with at least 85% AAO membership for Bronze Star status and 95% for Gold Star status.

Note: Participation in this program does not constitute endorsement by the AAO. The AAO does not take a position on practice modalities and supports all orthodontists equally, whether in OSOs/DSOs or private practice.