General Information
2025 AFOS Annual Meeting at SECO February 24-25!!
The AFOS SECO meeting is an all inclusive package for AFOS members and Federal Service Optometrists on Feb 24th and Feb 25th in Atlanta, GA.
Those registered for SECO through this AFOS bundled program will attend the AFOS meeting starting the afternoon of Monday, Feb 24 and running all day Tuesday, Feb 25 at the Ritz Carlton Atlanta. The remainder of the SECO program will be held from Wednesday, Feb 26 through Sunday, March 2nd at the Georgia World Congress Center.
SECO early bird rate is $761 for members! AFOS members will have 55+ hours of CE available for both meetings at one great rate!
AFOS Meeting includes:
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12+ Hours of excellent COPE approved CE including Service Chiefs' Breakout Sessions
- Receive great savings on the combined AFOS/SECO program!!
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AFOS 2025 Business Meeting
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Newest technology and innovations in the AFOS Exhibit Hall
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Service Camaraderie
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Fantastic city and fun event!
- Fantastic hotel and location!! Hotel room block at government rate.
- Your registration also includes membership to SECO University. A premier online CE platform valued at $295.
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Registration Rates for AFOS and SECO Bundled Package
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Early Bird Rate - Now through January 20, 2025 |
$736 AFOS Members in good standing* $936 Federal Service OD Non-member rate |
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Regular or Onsite Rate - January 21 to February 24, 2025 |
$836 AFOS Members in good standing* |
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Current Residents |
Early Bird Rates $50 Current AFOS Resident Members in good standing* $150 Non-member rate Regular or Onsite Rate $70 Current AFOS Resident Members in good standing* $170 Non-member rate |
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Students |
$25 Current Student Members in good standing* $50 Non-member rate |
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Non OD/Guest for Luncheon & Reception |
$150 |
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AFOS Meeting Only |
$250 AFOS Members in good standing* ~ Early Bird Rate $270 AFOS Members in good standing* ~ Regular or Onsite Rate
$425 Federal Service OD Non-member rate ~ Early Bird Rate $475 Federal Service OD Non-member rate ~ Regular or Onsite Rate |
** Even if you are ONLY attending SECO, you can register through AFOS for the discounted rate!
Event Agenda
Monday, February 24th
AFOS Board of Trustee and Leadership Meetings (invited attendees only)
0830 – 1130 ~ AFOS AOA Section Chiefs’ Meeting (Breakfast served)
AFOS Continuing Education Program ~ 5 hrs of CE
Tuesday, February 27th:
AFOS Continuing Education Program ~ 9 hrs of CE
February 26th – March 2nd
SECO at the Georgia World Congress Center
(Wednesday to Saturday – 50+ hours CE)
Event Speakers
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Exhibit Hall
Patriot Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Vision
Johnson & Johnson Vision
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Hotel
Ritz Carlton Atlanta
We are excited to return to the Ritz Carlton Atlanta! We have secured a government rate room block for the week of the AFOS and SECO meeting. Join us in this spectacular hotel 0.5 miles away.
Once registered, you will receive an email with the link to register for your discounted hotel room. If you are waiting on funding and would like to reserve a room before the block fills up, please contact Dr. Wright.
