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SECO 2026

2026 AFOS Annual Meeting at SECO February 23-24!!

The AFOS SECO meeting is an all inclusive package for AFOS members and Federal Service Optometrists on Feb 23-24, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.

Those registered for SECO through this AFOS bundled program will attend the AFOS meeting starting the afternoon of Monday, Feb 23 and running all day Tuesday, Feb 24 at the Ritz Carlton Atlanta.  The remainder of the SECO program will be held from Wednesday, Feb 25 through Sunday, March 1st at the Georgia World Congress Center. 
SECO early bird rate is $734 for members!  AFOS members will have 55+ hours of CE available for both meetings at one great rate!

AFOS Meeting includes:

  • 12+ Hours of excellent COPE Accredited CE including Service Chiefs' Breakout Sessions

  • Receive great savings on the combined AFOS/SECO program!!

  • AFOS 2026 Business Meeting

  • Newest technology and innovations in the AFOS Exhibit Hall

  • Service Camaraderie

  • 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

Early Bird Rate - Opening in November through January 18, 2026

$736 AFOS Members in good standing* 

$936 Federal Service OD Non-member rate

Regular or Onsite Rate - January 19 to February 23, 2026

$836 AFOS Members in good standing*

$1036 Federal Service OD Non-member rate

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

Students

$25 Current Student Members in good standing*

$50 Non-member rate

Non OD/Guest for Luncheon & Reception

$150

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 23rd
AFOS Board of Trustee and Leadership Meetings (invited attendees only)

0830 – 1130 ~ AFOS AOA Section Chiefs’ Meeting (Breakfast served)

AFOS Continuing Education Program ~ 5.5 hrs of CE

1330 – 1900 ~ Registration and packet pick-up for attendees

1300 – 1400 ~ Exhibit Hall Opening

1400 – 1450 ~ “Ocular and Systemic Pain, and Drug Diversion” by Dr. Chris Cordes

1500 – 1550 ~ Tarsus presents “From Examination to Efficacy in Blepharitis treatment” by Dr. Andy Morgenstern

1550 – 1620 ~ Exhibit Hall & Networking Break

1620 – 1710 ~ BluTech presents “The Science of Blue Light - Protecting Your Patients in a Digital World” by Greg Naes

1710 – 1925 ~ “AFOS Service Breakout Sessions” by Branch Specialty Leaders

1900 – 2100 ~ AFOS Opening Reception and Exhibit Hall

 

Tuesday, February 24th:  

AFOS Continuing Education Program ~ 8 hrs of CE

0700 – 1200 ~ Registration and packet pick-up for attendees

0700 – 0800 ~ Breakfast and Exhibit Hall Session

0800 – 0850 ~ Topcon presents “AI Technology and Eye Care” by Dr. Rupe Hansra

0900 – 1050 ~ “Inject It, Slice It, Intense Pulse Light It: Updates on Chalazion Management” by Dr. Blair Lonsberry

1050 – 1120 ~ Exhibit Hall Break

1120 – 1210 ~ “Service to Success: Reimagining Your Optometry Career Beyond Federal Service” panel discussion

1220 – 1330 ~ AFOS Annual Business Meeting and Membership Luncheon

1340 – 1520 ~ “Laser Procedures in the Optometric Practice” by Dr. Blair Lonsberry

1520 – 1550 ~ Exhibit Hall Break

1550 – 1640 ~ "Delegating versus Abdicating” by Lynn Lawrence

          OR

1550 – 1640 ~ Atlas Ocular presents "Amniotic Membranes in Federal Service Optometry” by Dr. Elena Carter

1640 – 1710 ~ Exhibit Hall Break, Exhibitor Spotlight and Raffle giveaways

1710 – 1800 ~ “Preventing Burnout” by Lynn Lawrence

1830 - 2000 ~ AFOS Closing Reception

February 25th – March 1st
SECO at the Georgia World Congress Center
(Wednesday to Saturday – 50+ hours CE)

Event Speakers

 

Exhibit Hall

None at this time.

Hotel

Ritz Carlton Atlanta

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.

Please support AFOS by booking your stay within the AFOS room block — filling our block ensures we meet our contract obligations and preserves our ability to return to this hotel for future meetings

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