The 2026 AAO Annual Session is right around the corner, and the AAOPAC Lounge is where you’ll want to be! Grab a friend and meet at the AAOPAC Lounge, located at the AAO Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall.

For a minimum contribution of $32.94, you’ll unlock access to one of the most popular spots at the AAO Annual Session. The AAOPAC Lounge is a place to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Enjoy complimentary coffee, beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi, and a comfortable space to step away and reset between sessions.  

Did you know that coffee at the Orange County Convention Center in Orland can be as much as $8 per cup? Waiting in long lines during peak times could make you late for a lecture or other commitments on your schedule.

There’s good news! You can have FREE coffee at the AAOPAC Lounge, and there is no line! Stop by, grab your coffee (or tea, soda, or water) and get to your lecture on time! 

However, it’s not just about taking a break (and unlimited coffee). The AAOPAC Lounge is also where the celebration happens. Join us for: 

  • Honoring AAO Members in the U.S. Armed Forces with the AAO President
    Friday, May 1, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Thank AAO members providing orthodontic care to men and women in our military branches.
  • Celebrating the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby
    Saturday, May 2, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    Enjoy fun and beverages with us. Wear your hat or fascinator!
  • America’s 250th Celebration
    Sunday, May 3 (throughout the day)
    Special snacks available at the AAOPAC Lounge

Of course, there’s a bigger reason behind it all. Your contribution supports AAOPAC’s efforts to advocate for the specialty, helping ensure orthodontists have a strong, unified voice in Washington, D.C. and throughout the states. 

It takes less than a minute to contribute, and it guarantees you won’t miss out on the energy, connections, and experiences waiting for you in the AAOPAC Lounge. 

Make your contribution today at AAOPAC.org and join us. Simply use your e-mail address associated with your AAO membership to gain easy access to the giving portal.  

We’ll be glad you did, and we think you will be too!

*Must be a U.S. citizen to contribute to AAOPAC.