FAQs
Attendee FAQs:
What is the dress code?
The dress code for the meeting is business casual. Hotels tend to be cool, so please make sure to bring extra layers.
What meals are included with my registration?
Full OD Registration includes:
Friday - Breakfast in classroom, buffett lunch in Exhibit Hall, and appetizers & drinks at IL Optometry's Celebration Happy Hour
Saturday - Breakfast in classroom and buffett lunch in Exhibit Hall
One day Only Registration includes:
Friday - Breakfast in classroom and buffett lunch in Exhibit Hall. IL Optometry's Celebration Happy Hour tickets may be purchased separately here.
Saturday - Breakfast in classroom and buffett lunch in Exhibit Hall.
What is the cancellation policy?
Registrations may be cancelled for a $25 fee through Friday, August 14. Cancellations will incur a $50 fee between Saturday, August 15, and Monday, August 24. No refunds will be given after Monday, August 24. All registrations received after August 19 will be considered on-site.
Where is the headquarter hotel and how do I make a reservation under the room block?
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
701 E Adams St
Springfield, IL 62701
King/2 Queen Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $150/night plus tax.
Book your group rate for Illinois Optometric Association Annual Meeting 2026
Reservations must be made by August 6 to ensure the group rate.
How do I register for the event?
Attendees can register for the whole weekend or choose one-day only registration. Click on the links below to register for the event:
What are the registration fees?
| 2026 Early Bird | After 7/14/2026 | After 8/19/2026 | |
| OD Full - Member | $ 555.00 | $ 575.00 | $ 600.00 |
| OD One Day - Member | $ 300.00 | $ 320.00 | $ 335.00 |
| OD Full - Non Member | $ 805.00 | $ 825.00 | $ 850.00 |
| OD One Day - Non Member | $ 400.00 | $ 420.00 | $ 435.00 |
| Para Full | $ 350.00 | $ 365.00 | $ 380.00 |
| Para One Day | $ 180.00 | $ 190.00 | $ 200.00 |
Are these CE hours COPE approved?
Illinois does not require COPE approval, so the courses are not COPE approved. If you are trying to count the hours toward another state license, many states will automatically accept CE put on by a state optometric society. To check if the CE will count in another state, contact the state's optometric association or state board.
