AFCO Upcoming Events – NOA 2026

Upcoming Events

Join us at premier continental gatherings where optometric leaders, practitioners, and partners unite to advance eye health across Africa.

⭐ Featured Event

49th NOA Annual Scientific Conference & AFCO AGM

Theme: "Optometrists in a Changing Africa; From Diversity to Unity"

Dates: 29th July – 1st August 2026

Venue: Nicon Luxury Hotels, Abuja, Nigeria

Host: Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) in partnership with AFCO

Join us for the landmark joint conference hosting the 49th NOA Annual Scientific Conference and Vision Expo, simultaneously hosting the AFCO Annual General Meeting. This historic event will feature the commissioning of the NOA National Head Office as the AFCO Regional Secretariat in Abuja.

Key highlights include scientific sessions, policy dialogues, vision expo, networking opportunities, and the election of new AFCO leadership.

📅 Countdown to Abuja 2026

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Good News for AFCO Delegates

The Board has approved Pay on Arrival for AFCO delegates attending NOA 2026 in Abuja.

To secure logistics, submit these details by 20th May 2026

Full name (as in passport)
AFCO Association (your member country association)
Visa needed? (Yes / No for Nigeria)
Special requests (if any)

LATE SUBMISSIONS MAY CAUSE DELAYS — SO ACT NOW.

$500 PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Accommodation

Event Access

Local Transport

Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

Airport Transfers

Abuja Tour

Gala Dinner**

Gala Dinner

How to Submit

Send your details to your National Secretary-General
Your SG will forward them to the AFCO Secretary-General
Do NOT send directly unless instructed

📧 secretarygeneral@africancouncilofoptometry.org

Polished boardroom

Pre-conference briefing

Presentation Hall

Plenary & networking

MORE TO COME

Other Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for more continental gatherings, workshops, and regional meetings

TBA 2026

East Africa Regional Optometry Summit

Nairobi, Kenya

Regional gathering of East African optometric associations to discuss harmonized standards, cross-border collaboration, and advancing eye health in the region.

Details Coming Soon →

TBA 2026

Southern Africa Low Vision Workshop

Johannesburg, South Africa

Hands-on training workshop focused on low vision assessment, rehabilitation techniques, and assistive device utilization in resource-limited settings.

Details Coming Soon →

TBA 2026

Francophone Optometry Leadership Forum

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Strategic meeting focused on strengthening optometric presence and advocacy across Francophone African nations.

Details Coming Soon →

Interested in Partnering or Sponsoring?

AFCO events offer unique opportunities to connect with optometric leaders and practitioners from across the continent.

Become a Sponsor Exhibit at VisionExpo