Spotlight Summary
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of ophthalmologists in the United States, drawing approximately 25,000 eye care professionals from around the world each year. Organized by the AAO — the professional association representing ophthalmologists throughout the U.S. and internationally — the meeting covers clinical and scientific topics across all ophthalmic subspecialties, including retina, glaucoma, cornea, refractive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmology. The program includes Subspecialty Day sessions, an expo hall, the AAOE Practice Management Program, and the AAOP Clinical Teams Program.
Eye care professionals connect and learn at the AAO Annual Meeting, featuring subspecialty sessions and an expo hall at the Venetian Expo.
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Spotlight Notes
About the Venue
The Venetian Expo is a large convention and trade show facility connected to The Venetian resort, offering substantial exhibit hall space alongside meeting rooms designed to accommodate major conventions, conferences, and trade events.
Address
201 Sands Ave, Paradise, NV 89169
Phone
Did You Know
Use The Venetian's interior corridor system to navigate between the expo halls, restaurants, and shops—it's faster than walking outside and provides climate-controlled passage, especially valuable dur
About The Venetian
The Venetian is a large resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip modeled after Venice, Italy, featuring reproductions of Venetian landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge, St.
Established
1999
Getting to The Venetian
The Venetian provides self-parking in multiple garages on-property; valet is also available. For large events, arrive early as parking can fill quickly, and allow extra time to navigate from parking to the expo halls via the interior resort corridors.
Plan your trip
Taxi
For most casino properties, taxis are often the easiest option for main entrance pickup and drop-off. Uber and Lyft may require walking to a designated rideshare area.
Parking
Standard parking view. Switch modes if local, veteran, or rewards perks could change the best option.
Venue Parking
Strip • Best for The Venetian / Palazzo
Venue parking
Locals perk
Operator: Las Vegas Sands
Official pages publish parking fees plus NV resident and rewards benefits
Parking source →Closest Alternative
Near Strip • Best for Sphere
Nearby parking
Paid parking
Nearest Free Parking
Strip • Best for Treasure Island
Nearby parking
Free parking
Self-park garage via Mel Torme Way off Spring Mountain Rd; valet uses main resort address
Parking source →Additional Parking
Strip • Best for Harrah's Las Vegas
Nearby parking
Locals perk
Operator: Caesars Entertainment
Parking source →Additional Parking
Strip • Best for Wynn / Encore
Nearby parking
Guest perk
Operator: Wynn Resorts
Free window: 3 hours self-parking
Self-park garages off Las Vegas Blvd for Wynn and Encore
Parking source →Additional Parking
Strip • Best for The LINQ
Nearby parking
Locals perk
Operator: Caesars Entertainment
Use the LINQ hotel garage / self-parking and valet access points on property
Parking source →Additional Parking
Strip • Best for Flamingo Las Vegas
Nearby parking
Veteran perk
Operator: Caesars Entertainment
Parking source →Additional Parking
Strip • Best for Horseshoe
Nearby parking
Locals perk
Operator: Caesars Entertainment
Parking source →Nearby
Upcoming events within walking distance.
Experiences
Curated attractions and experiences within a walkable radius.
Rooftop Restaurants
LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Upscale Italian dining with panoramic Strip views from a stylish rooftop perch at The Palazzo.
Speakeasies
Rosina Cocktail Lounge
An upscale Italian-inspired cocktail lounge hidden within The Venetian that delivers craft drinks and Old World elegance without the pretension.
Rooftop Bars
108 Drinks
Experience craft cocktails and panoramic Las Vegas views from the 108th floor of The STRAT Tower.
Rooftop Restaurants
108 Eats
Savor gourmet paninis, artisanal ice cream, and sweet treats while overlooking Las Vegas from the 108th-floor observation deck.
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At The Venetian
Guests have immediate access to The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes for retail and dining, plus numerous on-property restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining. The connected resort also offers entertainment, nightlife, and accommodations without needing to leave the property.
Rooftop Bars
ALLĒ LOUNGE ON 66
Rooftop lounge on the 66th floor of the Resorts World tower offering 360-degree Vegas views with craft cocktails and upscale atmosphere.
