Registering and Attending

Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting will open on 4 March 2026.

The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place from 31 July–4 August 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across multiple venues located within walking distance of one another. Venue details are available under the On-Site Registration page. 

Registration rates vary by membership type and registration period. Information about registration rates and what is included with registration is available under the Annual Meeting Registration section above. 

While AOM does not provide financial assistance directly for registration, members may be able to find support for travel costs through their respective Division or Interest Group (DIG). We recommend contacting your DIG directly for more information about any available assistance. 

Yes. An active AOM membership is required to register for and attend the Annual Meeting. Your membership must be valid through 31 August 2026, and your membership type determines your registration rate. 

Members are encouraged to register and pay online using a major credit card through their AOM member profile. Step-by-step instructions and information about other registration methods are available under the How to Register section above. 

Yes. Onsite registration will be available. Details about onsite registration hours and kiosk locations are listed under on the On-site Registration page.

Yes. Group registration may be available in limited circumstances.

Please contact [email protected] for more information. 

No. Registrations and refunds are individual, non-transferable, and cannot be applied to any future service, conference, or event. 

Cancellation and refund policies, including deadlines and applicable fees, are outlined on the Annual Meeting Policies page. 

Registration may be paid online by credit card or eligible electronic payment methods. In limited cases, mailed check or wire transfer payments may be arranged. Processing times and requirements are listed in the How to Register section above.

Yes. Registration receipts are available in your AOM Member Profile under Invoices/Receipts once payment has been processed and confirmed. 

Information about official conference hotels and lodging options is available on the Hotel Accommodations page. 

Yes. Resources related to travel and visa documentation are available. Please visit the Travel & Visa page for more information. 

Health and safety information relevant to the Annual Meeting is shared on the Travel & Visa page and updated as needed. 

Information about onsite accessibility support will be available under Onsite Resources. Attendees are encouraged to review this information in advance to plan accordingly. 

There is no formal dress code. Attendees typically wear business casual or comfortable professional attire. Comfortable walking shoes and layers are recommended. 

Non-members may attend in limited roles, such as invited speakers, as outlined on the Annual Meeting Policies page. Additional registration or guest pass requirements may apply.

Only registered attendees and approved guests may access meeting sessions and events. Family members who are not registered may not attend sessions. 

We respect the family responsibilities our members may have when attending the Annual Meeting and aim to support a welcoming environment for all. While onsite childcare services are not available due to safety, liability, and cost considerations, attendees who bring dependents are encouraged to make their own arrangements in advance. Children under the age of 18 do not require a badge but must be supervised at all times.

You may log in to your AOM member profile to update your registration and add eligible Fee-Based Sessions or Networking Guest Passes, subject to availability. For more details, please visit the How to Register section. 

No. Meals are not included with registration. Attendees are encouraged to explore dining options near the meeting venues and plan their schedules accordingly. 

Yes. Badge preview and editing are available. Instructions are provided on the Before Arriving page. 

You can update your contact information at any time through your AOM member profile under My Information. 

On-Demand Sessions are a pre-recorded presentation option for accepted presenters who are unable to attend the Annual Meeting in person. These sessions are shared through AOM’s secure online platform and are available for registered attendees to view before, during, and after the Annual Meeting. 

On-Demand Sessions do not include live Q&A and are not part of in-person session programming. Presenters indicate whether their submission is intended for In-Person or On-Demand presentation during submission. If accepted as On-Demand, all participants must pre-record and upload their materials by the stated deadline. A separate On-Demand registration rate applies. 

Yes. Wi-Fi access will be available in meeting spaces. 

Photography and videography policies vary by session and presenter preference. Please follow posted guidelines and respect presenter requests. 

Availability of all session materials depends on the presenter. Materials may be accessible after the meeting through the program platform.

Pre-conference letters for registration, submission, review, and acceptance, as well as post-conference attendance letters, are available through the Submission Center. The Annual Meeting Invitation Letter is available on the Travel & Visa page.

You are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting without submitting. 

No, AOM is not an accredited institution. At this time, AOM does not issue certificates that track the total number of training hours or individual sessions attended, as participation in the Annual Meeting is self-directed across the program. We do, however, provide an official participation letter confirming your attendance at the Annual Meeting. For more information, please visit our Travel and Visa page.