Please join us for the 2026 ARBO Annual Member Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Members and staff of Regulatory Boards of Optometry in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are invited to attend this important meeting. The ARBO Annual Member Meeting provides an excellent forum for keeping up-to-date with regulatory issues. This is a great opportunity to interact with your regulatory colleagues discussing hot topics and shared concerns in the regulatory community.

Meeting Registration: Complete the delegate registration form to register both voting and non-voting delegates who will be attending the meeting. The registration fee for the 2026 meeting is $550. ARBO Life Members receive complimentary registration. Non-Members may attend the meeting as observers. The Observer registration fee is $650.

Online Registration: Please register by completing the Online Registration Form

Printable Registration Form: You can also register by completing the Printable Registration Form

Hotel Reservation Information: Rooms are being held at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona for attendees of the ARBO Annual Meeting at a group rate of $199.00 US (+ taxes and fees) per night (single/double). In order to receive the group rate, you must make your room reservation by May 22, 2026.

To make your hotel reservation online please go to Hotel Reservations

To make your hotel reservation by phone, please call Marriott Reservations at 800‑309‑8138. You will need to tell them the name of the hotel and reference ARBO in order to receive our group rate.

Meeting Agenda: COMING SOON.

Travel Stipends/Scholarship Information:

• Travel Stipend Request
• Ken Lawenda Travel Scholarship Information

Member Announcements: COMING SOON.