2026 Spring Exhibitors and Sponsors
TARGET AUDIENCE
The Annual Spring Meeting program is designed for osteopathic orthopedic surgeons. Topics being presented will provide orthopedic surgeons with an update on current techniques and controversies in orthopedics. Leaders in the field will debate and discuss selected topics so that practicing orthopedists will have knowledge to further develop their skills.
Attendees include orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic residents and fellows, allied health and other physicians interested in the practice of orthopedics.
We expect 700+ attendees (in person meeting).
EXHIBIT SPACE
The Exhibit Hall will be in the Coral Ballroom. AOAO 2026 Spring Exhibit Hall Floor Plan 2-12-26-1
- Single booth is 10’x10′
- Black and white pipe and drape
- Identification sign
- 6′ table and two chairs
- Larger booth space is part of the Gold and Silver Exhibitor benefits
PROGRAM and EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
The program is available on the MEETING GUIDE.
Exhibit Schedule
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | |
| 12:00 – 5:00 pm | Exhibit Move-in |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | |
| 6:30 – 7:30 am | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 9:20 – 9:50 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | Coffee Break with Exhibitors – Trauma Session |
| 2:50 – 3:10 pm | Coffee Break with Exhibitors – Pediatric Session |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
| 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:55 – 9:10 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors – Sports/Upper Extremity Session |
| 9:45 – 10:15 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors – Spine Session |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Exhibit Move-out |
EXHIBIT, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Details about the benefits at https://aoao.org/promotions-information/exhibit-ad-sponsor-packages/
AOAO 2026 Spring Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
| Fees Thru 3/23/26 | Fees After 3/23/26 | |
| Gold Exhibitor | $12,000 | $12,500 |
| Silver Exhibitor | $8,500 | $9,000 |
| Bronze Exhibitor | $6,500 | $7,000 |
| Exhibitor | $4,500 | $5,000 |
| Program Ad – Outside Back Cover | $1,000 |
| Program Ad – Inside page | $750 |
| Social Media Promotions | $1,200 |
| AOAO Breakfast Sponsor | $10,000 |
| AOAO Lunch Sponsor | $15,000 |
| AOAO Cocktail Reception Sponsor | $10,000 |
| AOAO Break Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Corporate Showcase Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Dinner Symposium Sponsor | $15,000 |
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
Agreements are being accepted for the 2026 Annual Spring Meeting. To secure your exhibit booth, program ad, and/or sponsorship, complete the online LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
Payment is due in full when the Agreement is submitted.
- To pay by credit card, fill in the payment details of the exhibit agreement.
- To pay by check, mark “check” as the payment method on the Agreement. Make the check payable to American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and mail the check to AOAO, Attn: Dana Gibson, 2209 Dickens Road, Richmond, Virginia 23230.
The AOAO W-9 is available upon request. Contact Dana Gibson [email protected]
EXHIBIT SERVICE KIT
Freeman is the official general service contractor for the AOAO exhibit hall. The Freeman exhibitor service kit is available through FreemanOnline Events and Exhibit Solutions
AV/Power for Booth: Encore EventNow | Audio Visual Solutions | Order Online
Lead Retrieval
For the AOAO Spring Meeting, we are offering eShowLeads, a trade show lead retrieval application that lets exhibitors collect leads using their Smartphone.
eShowLeads allows the user to easily collect attendee contact information, add notes and record answers to qualifying questions all on the exhibitor’s smartphone. After the event, your leads will be emailed to you in an excel file. Use your smartphone to collect leads and record more qualifying data. LEARN MORE HERE
EXHIBITOR BADGES
Exhibitor badge names are due by March 31, 2026. Badges included with exhibit packages:
| Exhibit Tier | Number of Badges |
| Gold Exhibitor | 10 |
| Silver Exhibitor | 8 |
| Bronze Exhibitor | 6 |
| Exhibitor | 2 |
Exhibit badges should be submitted by exhibitors using the Client Portal (login required). Additional badges can be purchased by exhibitors through the portal as well. The badge fee is $250/badge.
HOTEL INFORMATION
AOAO has a room block at Caribe Royale Resort.
Caribe Royale Resort
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
The group rate is $249 + taxes and fees + $30 resort fee per night. The cut-off is Friday, March 20, 2026 or when the block fills, whichever occurs first.
Book your reservation HERE.
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2024 Spring Exhibitors, Sponsors, & Commercial Support
PAST FALL MEETING EXHIBITORS
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2024 Fall Exhibitors, Sponsors, & Commercial Support
FUTURE MEETING DATES
2026 AOAO Annual Fall Meeting
October 29 – 31, 2026
Gaylord Pacific Resort | Chula Vista, CA
2027 AOAO Annual Spring Meeting
April 8 – 10, 2027
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | Scottsdale, AZ
2027 AOAO Annual Fall Meeting
October 28 – 30, 2027
The Broadmoor | Colorado Spring, CO
Exhibit & Sponsorship Contacts:
Dana Gibson
Director of Corporate & Educational Support
[email protected] | 804.338.6958
Sulli Clexton
Corporate & Educational Support Coordinator
[email protected] | 804.565.6306