Social & networking events
Join us at these events throughout the week for networking and enjoying downtime with your colleagues (all times are CT).
You may purchase tickets for ticketed events when you register for the Annual Meeting. If registered already, you may add tickets to your current registration.
Saturday, April 22
ARVO Foundation Gala
Ticket and table sales are closed.
7:30 - 10:30pm
Great Hall BC, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Held the evening before the opening of the ARVO Annual Meeting, members and friends of ARVO join together for a semi-formal dinner and celebration to honor individuals and organizations who have shown dedication to the ARVO Foundation and its mission.
This year's Gala will feature dinner and entertainment as we return to a century ago with a 'Roaring '20s' theme. This fun evening among colleagues is a great start to the ARVO Week. Ticket purchase required.
Sunday, April 23 - Wednesday, April 26
WEAVR Drop-In Mentoring Program
Noon - 3pm daily
ARVO Central
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
WEAVR is offering Drop-In Mentoring at the ARVO 2023 Annual Meeting. Mid- and senior-level female ARVO members will be available to meet with individuals who may be looking for professional guidance from a female perspective.
Sunday, April 23
Sunday Social
7:30 – 10:30pm
The Fillmore New Orleans
6 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
$35 - includes admission and two drinks. Wristband required for entry to event. Pick up wristbands at Info Desk Saturday and ARVO Central Sunday.
Toss the black tie, it's no formal affair. Just come as you are for that 'Big Easy' flair. Enjoy a live band, New Orleans style activities and entertainment. Suitable for all ages.
Registration for the ARVO Annual Meeting is required to attend this event; guest tickets are available as well. You may purchase tickets online when you register for the Annual Meeting. If registered already, you may add tickets to your current registration (tickets purchased online may be cancelled and refunded up to April 14).
Tickets may also be purchased Saturday and Sunday on site, depending upon availability (tickets purchased on site are non-refundable).
- Saturday ― Purchase tickets or pick up your wrsitband in the registration area of the New Orleans Convention Center
- Sunday ― Purchase tickets or pick up your wristband at ARVO Central
Monday, April 24 & Wednesday, April 26
Editor-in-Chief Meet Up
1:30 - 3pm
ARVO Central
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Stop by ARVO Central to meet the new editors-in-chief of two of ARVO’s scientific journals:
- Joseph Carroll, PhD ― Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
- Roy S. Chuck, MD, PhD ― Translational Vision Science & Technology
This is your opportunity to ask about journal scope, peer review, best practices for improving your manuscript, causes for rejection, and anything else journal-related that you’ve always wanted to know.
Monday, April 24
Student/Trainee Social
6:30 – 8pm
Mosaic Lounge, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Members-in-Training are invited to join us in honoring 2023 travel and research grant recipients. Please come and mingle with your colleagues, make new acquaintances and meet members of the ARVO Board of Trustees. No ticket purchase required.
Tuesday, April 25
Breakfast with an Expert
7 - 8:30am CT
Room 208-210, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Registration - $15
Breakfast with an Expert is your chance to meet with subject experts for in-depth conversations in a small group setting. Experts will host a table, give guidance and answer questions on a specific theme. Browse the table topics and choose the one you are most interested in. Sign up when you register for the Annual Meeting. If registered already, you may add a table to your current registration.
Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) Luncheon
1:45 – 3:15pm
Great Hall BC, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) Luncheon, a fundraising event for the ARVO Foundation. Over 500 attendees enjoy networking together over lunch and hearing a powerful keynote presentation. Ticket purchase required. Proceeds support women in the visual sciences.
Wednesday, April 26
Members-in-Training (MIT) Outstanding Poster Award Competition
5:30 - 7pm
MIT Lounge (Mosaic Room)
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
View posters by MIT First Authors of the top-five scored abstracts scheduled as poster presentations from each Scientific Section and Cross-sectional Group. The poster viewing time is open to all. Light refreshments available.
ARVO Karaoke Night
9pm – midnight
Republic NOLA
828 South Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
$20 - includes admission and one drink
(tickets are non-refundable)
Karaoke time! Please join us in the famous French Quarter for cocktails, dance, music, a light snack and most of all a fun time. Rock the stage and sing your favorite song. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.
Registration for the ARVO Annual Meeting is required to attend this event; guest tickets are also available with your registration. You may purchase tickets online when you register for the Annual Meeting. If registered already, you may add tickets to your current registration.
Tickets may also be purchased on site at ARVO Central between Saturday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 26, depending upon availability.
Thursday, April 27
2024 Seattle Kickoff
2:45 - 3:45pm
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Exhibit Hall
Join us for a light snack as we close out the 2023 Annual Meeting and look forward to 2024. All are welcome to join!
