Plan to attend the GLAO Annual Session, October 23-24, 2026
Plan to join the GLAO for our 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION during the 2026 GLAO Annual Session! The Annual Session will be held October 23-24 in Columbus, Ohio at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The two-day program will include programs for residents, doctors and their teams. We will celebrate at a Friday night event at the historic North Market. An exhibit hall will provide the opportunity for personalized interactions to learn the latest in orthodontic products and services.
Columbus is centrally located and easily accessible to GLAO doctors and teams. This in-region location will be the perfect place to host our centennial celebration!
Learn more about Columbus and check out this video from Experience Columbus.
REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL SESSION
ANNUAL SESSION INFORMATION:
Speaker Bios and Presentations
OHIO STATE LOBBY DAY:
Ohio Members: Join the AAO Advocacy Team for the 4th Annual Ohio State Lobby Day on October 22! It will be an exciting day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus , and a great way to get involved with advocacy ahead of the GLAO Annual Session. For more information and to register, please visit https://aaortho.quorum.us/event/2026OhioSLD/ or email advocacy@aaortho.org.
PARTNERSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES:
Learn more about Partnership Opportunities
Exhibitor Information, Terms & Conditions
HOST HOTEL:
Hilton Columbus Downtown, 402 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Make your hotel reservations at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. To receive the discounted group rate, make your reservation through the GLAO room block through our personalized group reservation site, or by calling 614-384-8600 and reference GLAO. Rates are $229/night plus tax for single/double occupancy, $239 for Triple and $249 for Quad, when reserving through the GLAO room block. Guest rooms include complimentary WiFi. Discounted rates are only available until October 1, 2026 or until the room block is full.
PLEASE NOTE: Beware of unauthorized companies offering discounted hotel rooms for our event. These offers are often scams and are not affiliated with our organization. Do not share credit card information with unsolicited callers or emails. Only book through our official event hotel link or approved partners.
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