Academy 2026 Anaheim

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Experience Anaheim

Academy President, Dr. Jeff Walline, shares his excitement for Academy 2026 Anaheim

ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

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SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLESpecially-Priced Disneyland® Resort Theme Park Tickets

Extend your Anaheim experience! The Academy is pleased to offer specially-priced Disneyland® Resort Theme Park tickets. Tickets are available exclusively for registered Academy 2026 Anaheim attendees for Sunday, October 4, through Thursday, October 15, 2026.

A link to access the ticket store will be included in your registration confirmation email when you register online. Please note, the ticket store will close at 9:00 PM PST on Tuesday, September 29 and these special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.

Terms & Conditions

These specially priced tickets are for sale only to individuals attending the event for use only by event attendees and their travel party during their stay. Each event attendee (with a registration confirmation) may purchase up to ten (10) tickets from this ticket store. Disney reserves the right to contact the ticket purchaser to request that the ticket purchaser provide their event registration confirmation. If it is discovered that the ticket purchaser is not participating in or attending the event, it will be considered a violation of the ticket store terms and conditions, and the ticket(s) will be de-activated and will not be eligible for a refund. To enter a theme park, Guests (ages 3 and older) need both valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit. Park reservations are limited in number; subject to the availability of park reservations allocated to park tickets as determined by Disney, and theme park capacity; and are not guaranteed. Additional restrictions apply.

Academy 2026 Anaheim Registration Rates

Registration for the annual meeting is now open. You may register online at aaopt.org/2026. If you need assistance, please email [email protected] or call (321)-319-4860 or toll free (844)-323-3937.

  • Tuesday 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Full Registration

Full Registration includes:
  • Continuing Education Session Access including all general educational programming except sessions marked with a $$ icon (additional fees apply) or Academy.26 app
  • Continuing Education Certificate
  • Exhibit Hall Access including complimentary lunch on Thursday and Friday and evening receptions on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Social and Special Events including the Academy Honors: Celebrating Excellence event on Thursday evening
    (which encompasses the New Fellows Reception and former paid Leadership & Legacy program) excluding
    sessions with a $$ icon or invite only

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $695
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $795
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $870

Please note: Senior Emeritus Fellows (Retired Fellows) pay the Fellow/Candidate full registration rate. To discuss the Emeritus Fellow membership option, please contact [email protected].

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $120
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $120
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $120

Please note: Senior Emeritus Fellows (Retired Fellows) pay the Fellow/Candidate full registration rate. To discuss the Emeritus Fellow membership option, please contact [email protected].

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29): $1,225
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $1,325
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $1,400

Student and Resident Registration

Student and Resident Registration includes:
  • Continuing Education Session Access all four days of the annual meeting including all general educational programming except sessions marked with a $$ icon (additional fees apply)
  • Student enrichment lunch sessions on Thursday and Friday
  • Opportunity to participate in the Student Fellowship program
  • Exhibit Hall Access on Wednesday through Friday (excludes Exhibit Hall lunches)
  • Social & Special Events excluding sessions with a $$ icon or invite only noted in the Education Grid or Academy.26 app

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $75
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $100
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $125

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $125
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $150
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $175

One Day Registration

One Day Registration includes:
  • Continuing Education Session Access for the day selected, including all general educational programming except sessions marked with a $$ icon (additional fees apply)
  • Continuing Education Certificate
  • Exhibit Hall Access for the day selected which may include complimentary lunch on Thursday and Friday and/or evening receptions on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Social and Special Events offered the day selected, excluding sessions with a $$ icon or invite only noted in the Education Grid or Academy.26 app

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $400
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $425
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $525

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $670
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $695
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $795

International Registrations

Attendees who currently reside in low income or lower middle income countries per the World Bank index are eligible for discounted registration rates. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Registration includes:
  • Continuing Education Session Access for the day selected, including all general educational programming except sessions marked with a $$ icon (additional fees apply)
  • Continuing Education Certificate
  • Exhibit Hall Access for the day selected which may include complimentary lunch on Thursday and Friday and/or evening receptions on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Social and Special Events offered the day selected, excluding sessions with a $$ icon or invite only noted in the Education Grid or Academy.26 app

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $175
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $200
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $220

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $305
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $330
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $350

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $70
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $80
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $85

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $120
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $135
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $140

Exhibit Hall Pass

Exhibit Hall Pass includes:
  • Exhibit Hall Access for the day(s) selected. This registration type does not include Exhibit Hall Lunches.

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $110
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $160
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $160

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $45
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $95
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $95

Other Registration

Other Registration includes:
  • Available to PhDs, Librarians, and Non-OD staff who do not need a CE Certificate or their CE credits reported.
  • Access to attend CE sessions all four days of the annual meeting including all general educational programming except sessions marked with a $$ icon (additional fees apply)
  • Exhibit Hall Access on Wednesday through Friday (excludes Exhibit Hall lunches)

Early Bird (4/14 – 7/29):  $234
Regular (7/30 – 9/20): $334
On-Site: (9/21 – 10/3): $409

Cancellation Policy

Requests for meeting refunds, which include registration fees, workshops, leadership courses, and banquet tickets, must be received by July 30, 2026, at which time a full refund less $25 will be administered. Requests on or after July 31, 2026, and not later than August 20, 2026, will be assessed an administrative charge of 25% of the total fees. No refunds will be given to requests received on or after August 21, 2026.

Most international attendees visiting the United States will need to apply for a visa through the U.S. Department of State.

Visa applications are now subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. The visa application process can take several weeks.

Please note the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) for travel to and from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda.

It is important to thoroughly review all information on the specific Embassy’s Consular Section website for local procedures and instructions on making an interview appointment, paying fees and checking on the status of your visa application. Find the consulate for your country by selecting the associated region.

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements explained below. Travelers must be eligible to use the VWP and have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel.

Access the Request Form.

 
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