Welcome to the 2026 HOAECC Congress!
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Check back often for updates regarding the Camaraderie Event Schedule.
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No events currently scheduled. |
| Friday Morning | Coffee Bar sponsored by Vision Care Direct open by Registration. > Stop by to grab a cup of coffee before lectures start at 8am. |
| 7:00am to 8:00am | Breakfast presentation by Bausch and Lomb. > Location: Chouteau room |
| 12:00pm to 1:00pm | Lunch Sponsored by Dompé > Stay for free Lunch and a great presentation. (No CE) > Location: Chicago room |
| 2:45pm | Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall |
| 2:45pm to 4:00pm | Exhibit Hall exclusive hours for all Attendees. > Random Prize drawings! Must be present to win. |
| 5:45pm to 6:45pm | SandHills Brewing Craft Beer Tour in Exhibit Hall. > Sponsored by GSRx. Sample beer, while getting 1 hour of CE at the Poster Session also in the Exhibit Hall. |
| 5:45pm to 7:15pm | Exhibit Hall exclusive hours for all Attendees. > Random Prize drawings! Must be present to win. |
| 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Looking to add to your practice or find a practice opportunity? > Student/Doctor Mixer in the Exhibit Hall. |
| 7:00pm to 11:00pm | "Pirates in Paradise" at Spectators, Sheraton Hotel. |
| 7:30pm | VSP Student/Resident Reception > Meet with VSP representatives for food and drink. > Open to all students and residents. > Location: Chouteau room |
| Saturday Morning | Coffee Bar sponsored by Vision Care Direct open by Registration. |
| 7:00am | Apellis Pharmaceutical Breakfast Symposium > Location: Chouteau room |
| 9:00am to 2:15pm | Exhibit Hall Open Exclusive Exhibit Hall Sessions Paras Only > 9:00am - 10:00am Doctors and Students > 10:00am - 11:30am |
| 12:00pm to 1:15pm | Luncheon Paras > 12:00pm - 12:45pm Doctors and Students > 12:30pm - 1:15pm Dessert Bar in the Exhibit Hall After Luncheon |
| 12:45pm to 2:15pm | Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours Paras > 12:45pm - 2:15pm Doctors and Students > 1:15pm - 2:15pm Prize Drawings (Must be present to win) Random Prize Drawings during Exclusive Exhibit Hall Times GRAND PRIZE Drawings at the end of the Exhibit Hall Time |
| 4:30pm to 5:30pm | UMSL Alumni Reception |
| 5:30pm to 7:00pm | Presidential Camaraderie Reception in the New York Ball Room for all attendees. > Drinks, hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing. > Live band "Streetside Pirates" |
| 7:30pm to ??? | Evening free. Enjoy Kansas City! |
| Sunday Morning | Coffee Bar sponsored by Vision Care Direct open by Registration. |