World Council of Optometry

49th NOA Conference and Vision Expo + AFCO Annual General Meeting
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-01 | Abuja, Nigeria
Theme: Optometrists in a changing Africa; From Diversity to Unity
July 29 – August 1, 2026
The 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Optometric Association, hosting the AGM of the African Council of Optometrists, convenes eye care leaders under the theme “Optometrists in a Changing Africa: From Diversity to Unity.” The conference will foster continental collaboration, innovation, policy dialogue, and professional integration, advancing unified advocacy and clinical excellence to improve eye health outcomes across Africa. Learn more.

SAOA Conference and Exhibition 2026
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-29 | Durban, South Africa
‘A Whole New World – With 2030 In sight’ is the theme adopted for South African Optometric Association (SAOA) Conference 2026, scheduled to take place at the ICC in Durban on 27, 28, 29 August 2026. Learn more.

Congreso Internacional FEDOPTO 2026
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-05
3-5 September 2026 | Pereira, Colombia

American Academy of Optometry (AAO) - Academy 2026 Anaheim
2026-09-30 - 2026-10-03 | Anaheim, California, CA, United States
September 30 – October 3, 2026 | Anaheim, California, USA

The American Academy of Optometry is pleased to welcome attendees back to Anaheim, California, for another exceptional annual meeting designed to inspire excellence in eye care.
Register online at aaopt.org/2026.
Download the Program Preview.

Colegio de Optómetras de Puerto Rico - Optometric Congress 2026
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-18 | San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
16-18 October 2026 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Optometric Congress 2026: “On the road to the future”

The 11th Conference of Saudi Optometry (SSO 2027) | 6th World Congress of Optometry (WCO6)
2027-04-02 - 2027-04-04 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 6th World Congress of Optometry (WCO6) will be held April 2-4, 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Saudi Society of Optometry (SSO)’s 11th Optometry Conference and Exhibition.
Originally planned for November 2026, the decision to reschedule follows careful consideration by WCO and SSO, with the shared aim of supporting broader international participation, improving travel accessibility, and ensuring a strong scientific, professional, and industry experience for delegates, speakers, partners, and exhibitors.

Stay informed with all the latest updates on the 6th World Congress of Optometry and the 11th Saudi Conference of Optometry here.
