# African Ophthalmology Council Congress (AOC)

- Dates: 31 July 2026 to 2 August 2026
- Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
- Organiser: African Ophthalmology Council
- Industry: MedTech
- Expected attendance: 515

## About

The AOC 2026 Congress is the African Ophthalmology Council’s scientific congress, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 31 July to 2 August 2026. It provides an academic programme for eye care professionals, including ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, residents, fellows, and senior consultants.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://aocafrica.org/aoc-2026-congress/)
- [Registration](https://aocafrica.org/registrationaoc2026/)
- [Agenda](https://aocafrica.org/2026-congress-programme/)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Prof Ciku Mathenge, President of the African Ophthalmology Congress (AOC)
- Dr Andrew Boliter

## Ticket pricing

USD 30

## Where to stay

- **Townhouse Hotel**: 130 m from the venue
- **Cape Diamond Hotel**: 190 m from the venue, 3 stars, 117 Longmarket Street, Cape Town, 8001
  - [Hotel website](https://www.africanskyhotels.com/hotels/the-cape-diamond-boutique/)
  - Phone: +27 21 461 2519
- **Adderley Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, 31 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8001
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 350 m from the venue
- **Taj Cape Town**: 360 m from the venue, 5 stars
- **Mandela Rhodes Place**: 410 m from the venue
- **The Glam Hotel**: 460 m from the venue, 40 Burg Street
  - Phone: +27214241006
- **Southern Sun Cape Sun**: 490 m from the venue, 4 stars, 23 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.southernsun.com/southern-sun-cape-sun?utm_source=openstreetmaps&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_southern-sun-cape-sun)
  - Phone: +27 21 488 5100

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