Members-in-Training
MIT Lounge
Sunday, May 4 - Thursday, May 8
Hall 1 (Exhibit Hall Level)
The MIT Lounge is a great spot at the Convention Center to relax and meet with colleagues during the Meeting.
Trainee/First-Time Attendees Info Table
Stop by the First-time attendees desk during the Meeting to get questions answered, grab meeting materials and get advice on how to make the most of the Meeting:
- Sunday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 6
8am - 3pm daily
East Registration Lobby
Salt Palace Convention Center
Social & networking events
Saturday, May 3 - Thursday, May 8
You can join a number of events throughout the week for networking and enjoying downtime with your colleagues.
For events that are ticketed, you may purchase tickets when you register for the Annual Meeting. If registered already, you may add tickets to your current registration.
All times are MT
- May 3, 7:30 - 10pm ― ARVO Foundation Gala
- May 4, 7 - 8:30pm ― Sunday Social (No ticket purchase required)
- May 6, 11:30am - 1pm ― Women in Eye and Vision Research WEAVR) Luncheon
- May 7, 8 - 11pm ― ARVO Karaoke Night (non-refundable ticket; must be 21+)
- May 8, 4 - 5pm ― 2026 Denver Kickoff (No ticket purchase required)
WEAVR Drop-In Mentoring Program
Sunday, May 4 - Wednesday, May 7
Noon - 3pm daily
ARVO Central (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
WEAVR is offering Drop-In Mentoring at the ARVO 2025 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.
CRC Careers in Industry Mentoring
Sunday: Noon - 2pm
Monday: 4 - 6pm
Wednesday: 3 - 5pm
ARVO Central (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
Have you ever wondered about all the career paths open to eye and vision researchers? Stop by for an informal chat with members of ARVO’s Commercial Relationships Committee. Discuss careers in industry, foundations, biotech and more; alternate job opportunities plus get advice and tips.
Applying to ophthalmology residency in the United States and abroad
Monday, May 5
7 - 8:30am
MIT Lounge: Hall 1 (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
Are you interested in matching into ophthalmology? Come learn about the competitive match process and gain some tips to help prepare and navigate the application. No ticket purchase required.
SCTF Information Table
Monday, May 5
2:30 - 4:00pm
By MIT Lounge: Hall 1 (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
Effectively sharing your science is essential, especially now. If you're looking to improve your communication skills, ARVO's Science Communication Training Fellowship (SCTF) can help. This interactive, yearlong program will boost your science communication and advocacy skills, equipping you with the tools to engage with the public, legislators and other key stakeholders. Hear firsthand from SCTF alumni and discover how this program can empower you.
PI/Postdoc Job Meet-up
Monday, May 5
3 - 5pm
MIT Lounge: Hall 1 (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
Are you a postdoc currently searching for a job opportunity? Then be sure to stop by this informal networking event to meet-up and mingle with PIs from over 35 institutions to chat about job openings in their labs. Remember to bring your résumé and a great attitude. No ticket purchase required.
Breakfast with the Experts
Tuesday, May 6
7 - 8:30am
Hall 1
Salt Palace Convention Center
Registration — $15
Advance ticket purchase required
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.
Résumé Review
Tuesday, May 6
2 - 4pm
MIT Lounge: Hall 1 (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
To reserve a session, stop by the First-time attendees table (location TBA) from Sunday, May 4, to sign up. Any unclaimed spots or no-shows* will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
*As review sessions are only 20 minutes, late arrivals will be treated as no-shows if someone is waiting to claim an available timeslot.
Members-in-Training (MIT) Poster Award Competition
MIT First Authors of the top-five scored abstracts scheduled as poster presentations from each Scientific Section and Cross-sectional Group will be eligible for consideration as award recipients and invited to participate in the MIT Outstanding Poster Award Competition being held:
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Wednesday, May 7
5:30 - 7 pm
Hall A (Exhibit Hall Level)
Salt Palace Convention Center
The poster viewing time is open to all. Light refreshments available.