Welcome to ACOOG 2026

Join us for the 93rd Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida

The 93rd Annual ACOOG Conference brings together distinguished professionals, researchers, and industry leaders for an exceptional gathering focused on advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in our field.

This year's conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, offering attendees access to world-class facilities, expert presentations, and valuable networking opportunities in a professional and welcoming environment.

Our comprehensive program features keynote addresses, research presentations, interactive sessions, and structured networking events designed to facilitate meaningful professional connections and knowledge exchange.

Conference Information

Location: Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate
Expected Attendance: 400+ professionals
Format: In-Person Conference
CME:Total Credits 32.50 (General Sessions 26.50 | Pre-Courses URPS: 4.00/OMM 2.00)

Conference Highlights

Explore the key components that make ACOOG 2026 an essential professional development opportunity

Keynote Presentations

Distinguished speakers will present the latest research findings, industry developments, and future directions in our field.

Research Sessions

Peer-reviewed presentations showcasing innovative research, best practices, and emerging trends from leading institutions.

Professional Networking

Structured networking opportunities including receptions and dedicated networking sessions.

Continuing Education

Sessions designed to fulfill continuing education requirements while advancing professional knowledge and skills.

Poster Sessions

Interactive poster presentations providing opportunities for detailed discussions of research findings and methodologies.

Industry Exhibits

Leading companies and organizations will showcase the latest products, services, and innovations in our field.

Conference Agenda

Explore our comprehensive program featuring expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Total Credits 32.50 (General Sessions 26.50 | Pre-Courses URPS: 4.00/OMM 2.00)

Day 1: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Welcome & Opening Events

7:30am - 12:00pm

Board of Trustees Meeting

12:00pm - 5:00pm

ACOOG Registration Desk Open

Afternoon
Workshops

$ Optional Pre-Subspecialty Workshop 4.00

Optional Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Jason Meade, DO & Benjamin J. Steinberg, DO

$ Optional OMM Workshop. 2.00

The Pelvic Bowl-An Osteopathic Perspective

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Darren C. McAuley, DO, MMEL, FAOASM

Held at Orlando COM

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Program Directors Outreach Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

Day 2: Friday, April 10, 2026

Full Day of Sessions & Education | 9.25 CME

7:00am - 5:00pm

Registration Desk

7:00am Start

Breakfast with Exhibits

7:00am - 8:30am

Resident Reporter Orientation

7:00am - 8:00am

Membership & Promotions Committee /History & Traditions Meeting

7:00am - 9:30am

8:00am - 8:15am

Welcome and Overview

W. Ashley Hood, DO, FACOOG (Dist)

8:15am - 9:00am

Obesity in Pregnancy

Daniel A. Berger, DO

9:00am - 9:45am

GLP-1 Agonists - Holy Grail or Pandora's Box

Thomas G Zimmerman, DO, MBA, FACOFP dist

9:45am - 10:30am

Break with Exhibits

10:30am - 11:15am

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Christopher David Ackerman; DO, MBS, FACOOG

11:15am - 12:00pm

Physician Wellness

Marisa Emmons, MD, MHA, FAAFP

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch with Exhibitors

Lunch

Non-CME Symposium - Hologic

Closing the Gaps: Comprehensive STI Care for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and STI Co-Infections

Kyle Bukowski, MD

1:00pm - Start

General Session

Updates in Perinatal HIV and Syphilis
Distinguished Fellows Honorary Lecture

Theodore B Jones, MD

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Resident Track

Next Generation: Residency Leadership Track

12:30pm - 5:15pm

Posters

Poster Session Open

1:00pm - 5:30pm

1:00pm - 5:15pm

Next Generation: Residency Leadership Track

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Food and Conversation: Board Certification

Paul Whitham, DO and Mary Cameron Tallman

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Disability Insurance & Financial Wellness for Residents

Jay Weinberg CLU, ChFC

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Basics of Physician Contracts

Michael Geria, DO & Shania Seibles, DO

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Break

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Planning for the Next Phase: Successfully Navigating the Job Search

David Jaspan, DO

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Panel

Moderator: Paul Whitham, DO; Sherman Dunn, DO, Mark LeDuc, DO, Anthony Sampino, DO, Adrienne Loftis, DO, and Joanna M. Kakaty-Monzo, DO

1:45pm - 2:30pm

Lifestyle and Fertility

Ellen Wood, DO

2:30pm - 3:15pm

AOBOG Board Certification Update

Jodi Benett, DO & Paul Whitham, DO and Mary Cameron Tallman

3:15pm - 4:00pm

Break with Exhibits

Break

4:00pm Start

Genetic Testing in Gyn Cancers

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Sara Meinz, DO

The Critical Role Physicians Play in Advocacy and Engagement:
Town Hall & Legislative Updatel

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Darren McCauley, DO, Jodi Benett, DO & Sean Nea

4:45pm - 5:30pm

Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy

Melisa Lott, DO

5:30pm Start

Reflective Learning

5:30pm

New Fellows/DF Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Day 3: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Continuing Education & Networking. |. 5.25 CME

7:00am Start

Registration Desk

7:00am - 5:00pm

Breakfast with Exhibits

7:30am - 8:30am

8:00am - 12:00pm

MEFACOOG Board Meeting

Poster Session

8:15am - 9:00am

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Akhila Rajaram, DO

9:00am - 9:45am

P4 Receptor Dysfunction in Preterm Birthn

Charles Lockwood, MD

9:45am - 10:30am

Break

Break with Exhibit Exhibit Hall open until 11:00 AM

10:30am - 12:00pm

Dignitary Presentations

AOA Update from President-Elect

Richard Thacker, DO

ACOG Update from President-Elect

Camille A. Clare, MD, MPH, CPE

ACOOG from President-Elect

Jennifer Papp, DO, FACOOG (Dist)
ACOOG Update from 2026-2027

12:30pm - 1:30pm

ACOOG General Membership Meeting

Membership Lunch (Members Only)

1:30pm - 2:15pm

MEFACOOG Fellow Honorary Presentation

Laura Espy-Bell, MD

2:15pm - 3:45pm

Human Trafficking Presentation

MI, NJ, TX, VA

Karen Hanks, LMSW and Roy Hanks, DO

Presidental Session

President Ceremony Prep

Presidential Inauguration & Presentation of New & Distinguished Fellows

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Presidential Ceremony

5:15pm - 6:15pm

Day 4: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Advanced Sessions & Learning. 7.00 CME

7:00am Start

Registration Desk

7:00am - 3:30pm

Breakfast

7:30am - 8:30am

8:00am - 9:15am

Ask the Experts:

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Emmie Strassberg, DO

Obesity

Thomas G Zimmerman, DO, MBA, FACOFP dist

Breast Health

Amelia Tower, DO

Gynecologic Oncology

Dennis DeSimone, DO

Gynecologic Surgery

Paul Sparzak, DO

9:15am - 10:00am

Sages of ACOOG Unity Honorary Presentation

James Perez, DO

10:00am - Start

Break

10:00am - 10:30am

Break

CMEC Meeting

10:00am - 12:30pm

10:30am - 11:15am

Advanced Complex Benign Gynecologic Surgery (ACBG) (formerly MIGS)

Paul B. Sparzak, DO

11:15am - 12:00pm

Management of Breast Disorders

Amelia Tower, DO

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

Resident Reporter Debrief

1:00pm - Start

ACOOG Re-Org Board Meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Faculty Development
Learn about speaking for ACOOG, develop practical skills and share your expertise and interests.

Lawrence Sherman, FACEHP, FRSM, CHCP

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Prescribing of Controlled Substance
(Meets CME Requirements for AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI)

Kristi Dively, DO, FACOOG

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Day 5: Monday, April 13, 2026

State CE Required Sessions. | 5 CME

7:30am - 8:30am

Breakfast

Grab and Go Breakfast

8:00am - 10:00am

Domestic Violence

CT, DE, FL, KY, MA

Rachel VF Rohaidy, MD

10:00am - 12:00pm

Prevention of Medical Errors

Meets CME Requirements for Florida

Vincent Hsu, MD, MPH

Complete Conference Schedule

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Detailed Program Guide

You can download the comprehensive 93rd Annual ACOOG Conference agenda as a PDF for offline viewing.

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Note: Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for the most current updates.

Conference Registration Rates

Join us for the 93rd Annual ACOOG Conference. Register early to secure the best rates.

Early Bird

October 20 – February 28

Standard

March 1 – April 8

Late/Onsite

April 9 and After

Additional $100 Fee

Registration Category	Early Bird Oct 20 – Feb 28	Standard Mar 1 – Apr 8	Late/Onsite Apr 9+
Member Rates
Regular & Senior Physician Members	$945	$1,050	$1,150
Life Members	$491	$650	$750
Affiliate Members (NP, PA, CNM, etc)	$630	$700	$800
Resident Members	$491	$300	$400
Student Members	$180	$200	$250
Non-Member Rates
Non-member Physician	$1,490	$1,655	$1,755
Non-Member Affiliate (NP, PA, CNM, etc)	$855	$995	$1,095
Non-member Resident	$675	$750	$850
Non-member Student	$360	$400	$500

Conference Venue

An ideal destination for professional conferences with excellent facilities and convenient access

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Address:
1500 Masters Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896
407-390-6664

Resort Highlights

A full-service spa
36 holes of Championship golf and a Par 3 course
An on-site sports field complex
Complimentary scheduled transportation to EPCOT and Disney's Magic Kingdom daily

Transportation

Orlando International Airport (MCO):
Located 35 minutes from the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Venue Features

Guestroom Rate: $249.00
Cut off Date: March 18, 2026
Wellness: 10% Discount Spa

This event cannot be booked online after Mar 18, 2026. Please call Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate at 407-390-6664 to make a reservation.

Presidential Celebration

Join us for an elegant evening of Regency-inspired charm

Streaming into the Presidency: A Most Distinguished Affair

Madame President is ready to stream into the spotlight, bringing her favorite characters with her. Join us for a night of cocktails, cuisine, and charisma inspired by the most iconic series across Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, and more. Whether you’re channeling the charm of Ted Lasso, the fashion-forward flair of Emily in Paris, the high-stakes intensity of Silo, or the elegance of Bridgerton, prepare to walk the red carpet of fictional greatness.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

Partner with ACOOG to showcase your brand to over 400 OB/GYN professionals.

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Opportunities

Download the 2026 Prospectus for full details on sponsorship packages, exhibit tiers, and pricing.

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Live Floorplan

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Partner Portal

Already registered? Access the portal to manage your booth, update company profiles, and fulfill logistics.

Need Personal Assistance?

Our exhibit management team is here to help you maximize your conference presence.

Sales: Kirstin Sciartelli (ACOOGSales@discoversb.com)
Logistics: Katie Owings (ACOOGExpoOps@discoversb.com)

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

Gold

TeamHealth

Together Women's Health

Silver

Unified Women's Healthcare

Women's Care
Women’s Care

Ob Hospitalist Group

Bronze

Channel Medsystems

Essential Organics

Gynex

Irrimax

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

Natera

VitalMD

Contact Information

For questions about the conference, registration, or accommodations

Conference Contacts

Email: events@acoog.org

Phone: 817-377-0421