Affiliate Meeting/Event Guidelines
June 4, 2026For JW Marriott LA Live Hotel (Headquarter Hotel) Only. Los Angeles Convention Center space is not available. What Qualifies as an Ancillary Event? Any event including participation of AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting attendees, including exhibitor staff meetings, scheduled outside of the official AAO-HNSF…
General Assemblies
June 4, 2026General Assemblies—Board of Governors, Sections, and International Advisory Board The General Assemblies held during the Annual Meeting are open to all attendees and create the perfect opportunity for you to learn about the work and initiatives of the Board of Governors, the Sections…
Annual Meeting Registration Rates
June 4, 2026Registration Descriptions *To be eligible for member rates, members must pay their 2026 dues before registering. If dues payments are not current, the AAO-HNSF will charge the higher, nonmember registration fee and will not issue any refunds. *Physicians, residents, and others attending from…
Annual Meeting Social Media Toolkits
June 4, 2026These toolkits are designed to help key audiences spread the word about their participation at the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Download the toolkits that are applicable to you, and express your excitement about the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting! Attendee Toolkit Promote…
Hotel and Travel
June 4, 2026Los Angeles Convention Center The AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. Set in the heart of Downtown LA within the electric L…
Welcome to Los Angeles
June 4, 2026Los Angeles Awaits Your Arrival for #OTOMTG26 Los Angeles—home of the legendary Hollywood sign and the sun-soaked shores of Santa Monica—sets the stage for otolaryngology's premier annual gathering. Join us October 17-20 for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting…
Presidents' Reception
June 4, 2026One Night. Two Iconic Venues. Endless Connections. Saturday, October 17 | 7:00 – 10:00 pm (PT) This year, the Presidents' Reception hits a new note. Join colleagues from around the globe at the legendary GRAMMY Museum and the Novo on Saturday, October 17—an…
Annual Meeting Attendee Graphics
June 4, 2026If you're attending the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, download our graphic below to promote your attendance. Be sure to use the official hashtag, #OTOMTG26, and tag @AAOHNS in your posts! "I'm Attending" Graphic If you're on Facebook, X…
Annual Meeting Program Committee Graphics
June 4, 2026As a member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, you've helped shape an incredible 2026 program. Now help us spread the word! Download the graphic below to share with your network. Be sure to use the official hashtag, #OTOMTG26, and tag @AAOHNS in…
Committee Meetings
June 4, 2026Committee meetings are held at various times throughout the Annual Meeting. Committee Service Stay tuned for additional information for your specific committee meeting from your chair and/or staff liaison in the coming weeks. Serving on a committee entails the essential responsibility of attending…
Annual Meeting Schedule
June 4, 2026Start Planning Your #OTOMTG26 Experience The AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO offers education sessions in dynamic formats and features world-renowned faculty members discussing state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies, and advances—allowing you to interact with thought leaders representing…
Program Information
June 4, 2026CME Information The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Program Tracks The education program is divided into 13 distinct tracks, allowing you to…
Special Events
June 4, 2026Featured Presidents' Reception The Presidents’ Reception is an unforgettable occasion affording attendees ample time to network and connect with colleagues from around the globe. The 2026 Presidents’ Reception will take place on Saturday, October 17, at the GRAMMY Museum and the Novo in Los…
Annual Meeting Program
June 4, 2026The 2026 Annual Meeting will feature more than 500 sessions, helping attendees stay up-to-date on best practices and the specialty’s most pressing issues. The program features world-renowned faculty members discussing state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies, and advances…
Affiliate Meeting/Event Information
June 4, 2026All affiliate events held in conjunction with the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO must adhere to the affiliate event guidelines, regardless of the meeting location. Please read through the guidelines before submitting your request. If you’re planning to host an affiliate…
OTO EXPO
June 4, 2026Meet with Vendors and Suppliers The OTO EXPO is where science, education, and industry converge. Engage directly with leading suppliers, discover breakthrough technologies, and connect with colleagues advancing the specialty — all in the heart of Los Angeles. With 230+ exhibitors spanning surgical tools and…
International Joint Meetings
June 4, 2026Since its inception, the AAO-HNSF has cultivated ties to national otolaryngology societies and similar organizations around the world through the Academy's International Corresponding Societies program. AAO-HNSF assigns great importance to these relationships, which collectively advance the otolaryngology specialty in ways no…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum FAQs
June 3, 2026For Residency Training Program Chairs and Directors How does the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Leadership Team envision Residency Training Programs will use the curriculum? The curriculum is designed for each program to be engaged in the same topic each week. Individual programs do have the…
