# MOA Convention

- Dates: 8 October 2026 to 11 October 2026
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, St. Charles, United States
- Address: St. Charles, Missouri 63303
- Organiser: Missouri Optometric Association
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The 2026 MOA Convention is a professional event for optometrists and paraoptometrics. It includes educational sessions on topics such as dry eye management, diabetic retinopathy, ocular emergencies, and myopia management. The event also features business meetings and networking opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://missouri.aoa.org/events/calendar-of-events/2026-moa-convention)
- [Registration](https://missouri.aoa.org/events-register/index?p=24557751)
- [Agenda](https://missouri.aoa.org/events/calendar-of-events/2026-moa-convention/para-schedule-2026)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Bobby Wood, O.D
- Emily Gum, O.D
- Jason Ellen, O.D
- Felicia Timmerman, O.D
- Jacob Lang, O.D

## Sponsors and partners

- Bausch + Lomb

## Where to stay

- **Baymont by Wyndham Saint Charles**: 240 m from the venue, 801 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Saint Charles
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/st-charles-missouri/baymont-st-charles/overview)
- **Best Western Plus the Charles Hotel**: 680 m from the venue, 1425 South Fifth Street, Saint Charles
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-saint-charles/best-western-plus-the-charles-hotel/propertyCode.26171.html)
- **Tru by Hilton St. Charles St. Louis**: 790 m from the venue, 333 Camelback Road, Saint Charles
- **Drury Inn & Suites**: 840 m from the venue
- **Comfort Suites St Charles-St Louis**: 930 m from the venue, 1400 South Fifth Street, Saint Charles
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/saint-louis/quality-inn-hotels)
- **InTown Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 1769 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Saint Charles
- **Country Inn & Suites, St. Charles, MO**: 1.4 km from the venue, 1190 South Main Street, Saint Charles
  - [Hotel website](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/country-inn-saint-charles-mo)
- **Ameristar Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue

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