Planning and Registration
Answer:
To support the needs and preferences of attendees, two registration opportunities are offered:
- In-person in Seattle with on-demand access includes attendance at non-ticketed, in-person sessions and all on-demand access offerings until Jan. 31, 2027.
- On-demand access only includes recorded and on-demand educational sessions until Jan. 31, 2027. No sessions will be livestreamed.
On Sept. 28, on-demand clinical and practice management offerings will be accessible via the online platform until Jan. 31, 2027. In-person sessions that are recorded will be added to the on-demand content by Oct. 19 and will remain available to all registrants until Jan. 31, 2027.
No, in-person sessions will not be available via livestream. Many in-person sessions will be recorded and provided as on-demand content after the meeting from Oct. 19 to Jan. 31, 2027.
Participants will be able to access the online meeting platform until Jan. 31, 2027.
For a listing of recorded and on-demand sessions – as well as those that will be in-person only – visit AAOMS.org/AMprogram. Not all in-person sessions will be recorded.
In-person recorded content will be added to the on-demand program and accessible beginning Oct. 19 and available through Jan. 31, 2027.
Didactic clinical courses and practice management sessions do not require tickets. Seats for these sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to in-person recordings will be available online from Oct. 19 to Jan. 31, 2027.
Paid tickets are required for the Anesthesia Update, Current Concepts and Controversies in Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstruction, and Introduction to Minimally Invasive Diagnostic and Operative Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy preconference sessions; hands-on sessions and workshops; and Office-Based Emergency Airway Management (OBEAM) module sessions. Tickets also are required for the President’s Event.
Separate registration is required for the OMS Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses course being held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. Paid tickets are required for this workshop.
View the online program at AAOMS.org/AMprogram for a complete list of ticketed sessions and events.
If you registered for a paid course, the ticket is included in your registration packet.
A paid ticket guarantees a seat in the specified course.
Available tickets can be purchased through advanced registration. After Sept. 24, tickets (if still available) will be sold only on-site at the AAOMS Attendee Registration Center in the convention center.
On-Demand Access Information and Requirements
Each attendee will be sent platform access instructions to the email account used to register for the meeting. On or after Sept. 28, registrants can visit AAOMS.org/AMprogram and log in with their email address and unique eight-digit registration/member ID number. An account may be logged in to only one device at a time. Sharing account access is prohibited.
The meeting platform is compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones. For optimum access, disconnect from a VPN (if possible). A strong internet connection of 1.4 Mbps is recommended.
AAOMS highly recommends accessing the site through Google Chrome for all meeting platform features. Internet Explorer is not recommended.
If you have connection or audio issues while accessing a session, check your internet connection, refresh your browser or reload the session. Also try checking the speaker audio icon or laptop volume. AAOMS highly recommends accessing the site through Google Chrome for all meeting platform features. Internet Explorer is not recommended.
Attendees can access sessions at AAOMS.org/AMprogram. Starting Sept. 28, a number of on-demand sessions will be available to attendees. Beginning Oct. 19, recordings of in-person sessions will become available. Access to the meeting platform ends at 11:59 p.m. CST Jan. 31, 2027.
On-demand access begins Sept. 28. Those who register after Sept. 28 will gain immediate access.
The meeting will include online access to the Exhibit Hall floor plan and exhibitor contact information that will be viewable 24/7.
Visit AAOMS.org/MyCE to claim CE and evaluate sessions by Jan. 31, 2027. You will need your eight-digit registration/member ID number found in the pre-meeting email or your AAOMS.org profile.
On-site Information
Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available throughout Seattle Convention Center Summit and in select meeting areas at the Hyatt Regency Seattle headquarters hotel. To access, connect to the AAOMS2026 network and enter the password AAOMS2026.
The 2026 Annual Meeting Mobile App will be available later this summer. When available, users of Apple or Android devices may visit the Apple App Store or Google Play from the device and search for AAOMS Events.
Note: If you have the AAOMS Events app on your device from a previous year, it is recommended that you reinstall the app for optimal use.
For an overview of all the features of the app and tips for using it, visit AAOMS.org/AnnualMeeting. For assistance on-site, visit the AAOMS Store and Membership Services booth near the registration center.
AAOMS collects educational session evaluations via the mobile app or online at AAOMS.org/MyCE. You will need your eight-digit Registration/Member ID number to log in to the system. Complete the post-meeting survey by Oct. 4 for a chance to win complimentary registration to the 2027 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The last day to receive continuing education credit is Jan. 31.
Claim CE credit for sessions you attend via the mobile app or at AAOMS.org/MyCE. Sessions can be evaluated until Jan. 31, 2027.
On the website, log in to the system using your email address and eight-digit registration/member ID. If you are evaluating a paid ticketed session, you must be registered for that session to complete the evaluation and receive credit. Questions? Email AAOMS Continuing Education staff.
Computer workstations with printers and internet access are located in Seattle Convention Center Summit. The AAOMS Internet Center is available:
Wednesday, Sept. 30
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Program Office/Speaker Ready Room is Elliott Bay Room, Level 4 in the Seattle Convention Center Summit.
Both electronic and printed scientific posters will be available during the Annual Meeting. Posters will be accessible online and through the meeting app starting Sept 28. Poster boards will be on display on Level 5 of Seattle Convention Center Summit during regular education hours. During the meeting, scan the QR code attached to each poster board to view the e-poster on your mobile device. Attendees can discuss findings with poster authors and enjoy a wine-and-cheese reception from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Abstracts are included in the Hot-off-the-Press and Abstract Sessions Oct. 1 and 2, as well as the Oral Abstract Sessions Oct. 2 and 3.
Handouts will be available online later this summer. When available, handouts can be accessed at AAOMS.org/AMprogram as well as through the Annual Meeting mobile app. Note: Not all speakers provide handouts.
The exhibition is located in Exhibit Hall, Level EX at the Seattle Convention Center Summit. The hours are:
Wednesday, Sept. 30
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Find the QR codes located at participating booths throughout the Exhibit Hall and scan them with a smartphone (or check out the listing in the meeting mobile app) to reveal multiple-choice questions. Answer questions correctly for the opportunity to earn one of many valuable prizes furnished by AAOMS, including registration to the 2027 AAOMS Annual Meeting.
Just point your smartphone camera to scan the QR code and the phone will link to the booth’s multiple-choice question. Visit the Exhibition webpage for official game rules.
An exhibitor list and floor plan are in the Exhibitor Information section of the Annual Meeting Program, online at AAOMS.org/AMvxh and on the AAOMS Annual Meeting mobile app.
Industry Symposiums run concurrently at 7 a.m. on Oct. 1 and 2 in Rooms 340, 342, 343 and 344. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants are asked to indicate their intention to attend on the meeting registration form.
The Eat, Drink and Be Industry-Educated sessions on Oct. 1 and 2 are located in the Exhibit Hall, Level EX. Food and beverages will be served for those in attendance. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants are asked to indicate their intention to attend on the meeting registration form.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Breakfast and Learn
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Lunch and Learn
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Snack and Learn
3:15 – 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
Breakfast and Learn
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Lunch and Learn
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Snack and Learn
3:15 – 4 p.m.
There is not a message board to post messages. However, attendees can connect with colleagues through the mobile app if they have given permission for the app to show their profile.Â
Seattle Convention Center Summit – First Aid Office, Level EX
Monday, Sept. 28
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
6 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Restrooms are located throughout the building. There is a floor plan of the convention center in the Annual Meeting Program and on the AAOMS Annual Meeting mobile app.
Two mothers’ rooms are available at Seattle Convention Center Summit on Level 3 near Room 341 and on Level 4 near room 441. The hours are:
Wednesday, Sept. 30
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Seattle Convention Center Summit: A box containing lost-and-found items is located at the AAOMS Attendee Registration Center. Attendees with items that are lost may fill out a Lost and Found Form containing a description of the item and contact information at the Attendee Registration Center. At the end of the conference, items are turned into the convention center’s public safety division, which can be contacted at 206-694-5000.
Hyatt Regency Seattle: Lost and found items are turned into the hotel’s security office. Call the hotel’s front desk at 206-973-1234 to inquire about lost and found items..
Luggage Check is located to the left of the Attendee Registration Center in the Market Lobby at the Seattle Convention Center Summit. The hours are:
Thursday, Oct. 1
6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
6:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The President’s Event will be held Friday, Oct. 2 at The Museum of Flight. Tickets are required and must be purchased through advanced registration. If still available, tickets may be purchased at the AAOMS Attendee Registration Center in the convention center.
Roundtrip transportation will be provided throughout the evening between the Hyatt Regency Seattle and The Museum of Flight.
One lunch voucher is provided to each registrant for each day Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2. They are unavailable for guests. Concessions will be available in the convention center.
One lunch voucher is provided to each registrant for each day Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2. They are unavailable for guests. Concessions will be available in the convention center.
Transportation is not provided from AAOMS host hotels to the Seattle Convention Center Summit. The host hotels are within walking distance of the convention center.
Shuttle buses will provide roundtrip transportation from the Hyatt Regency Seattle to The Museum of Flight for the President’s Event on Friday, Oct. 2.
An information booth is available in the Market Lobby near the AAOMS Attendee Registration Center at Seattle Convention Center Summit.
During the meeting, stop by the AAOMS Store and Membership Services booth next to the registration center.
Attendees may contact AAOMS staff by email or by calling 847-678-6200 or 800-822-6637.
As a service to attendees, the AAOMS photographer will take pictures throughout the meeting. Photographs will be available online for viewing and ordering within a few weeks after the AAOMS Annual Meeting. Details will be posted on AAOMS.org/AnnualMeeting. Note: Photographing or recording AAOMS educational sessions and events by individual attendees is strictly prohibited.
Additionally, visit Booth 737 during regular Exhibition hours to have a professional headshot photograph taken. This complimentary service is available to all registered attendees. Participants provide their contact information on-site, and photos will be delivered via email. For more information or questions, contact AAOMS Exhibits staff.
The 109th AAOMS Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition will be held Sept. 20 to 25, 2027, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. More information will be available at AAOMS.org/Events.
