Known for fast cars and blockbuster events, the city of Indianapolis is a burgeoning metropolitan area quickly becoming known for its culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, cool neighborhoods, and much more. Join the Academy in the city affectionately known as “Indy” for the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO happening October 10 – 14.
Fun Facts About Indianapolis
- Indianapolis has the second-biggest population amongst U.S. state capitols.
- “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” the unofficial anthem of North American baseball, was written by Indianapolis native Albert Von Tilzer.
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the world’s largest museum with over 130,000 artifacts + 472,900 square feet.
- Indianapolis is considered the largest city in the U.S. that is not on a navigable body of water. The White River does run through the city, but it was deemed too shallow for trading and hasn’t been used for commercial transportation.
- Sliced bread was invented in Indianapolis. Wonder Bread’s Indianapolis branch was the first place to start selling pre-sliced loaves of bread.
Visit our “Welcome to Indianapolis” webpage to learn more about our 2025 host city and start planning your trip!
2025 Call for Science
Share your expertise and innovative research with the global otolaryngology community by submitting a scientific abstract or educational proposal. Be a part of the esteemed faculty at #OTOMTG25 by contributing to the specialty’s advancement. The 2025 Call for Science opens December 2 and runs through January 20.
Submission formats include:
- Expert Lectures
- International Symposium
- Master of Surgery Video Presentations
- Simulation Presentations
- Panel Presentations
- Scientific Oral Presentations
- Scientific Posters Presentations
