Registration

 

Registration

Trade delegates can be any exhibitor who wishes to attend the scientific sessions, where an exhibitor with a normal exhibitor badge would be denied access. Trade delegate badges can only be purchased via the Exhibitor Center.
Including Optometrists/Opticians/Orthoptists/Nurses/Ophthalmic Photographers/ Technicians/Administrators/Eye Bank Personnel/Prevention of Blindness Organizations/Visual Scientists/Nonophthalmic Physicians, etc.
Exhibitors are only allowed to enter the Exhibition Hall. Exhibitors are NOT permitted to enter the session rooms to attend any Invited Programs or Submitted Programs. Please use a trade delegate badge for attending the Scientific Sessions.
An Accompanying Person refers to a family member or friend attending the Congress as a companion of an Ophthalmologist. They cannot enter scientific sessions, but may visit the Exhibition Hall and join the Opening Ceremony.

Badge Type

Registration Fee (in USD)

Early Bird Rate
On or before
Oct 12, 2026

Advance Rate
Oct 13, 2026
Feb 25, 2027

Standard Rate
Feb 26-
Mar 21, 2027

Ophthalmologists

Group A
(From economies with GDP per capita rankings 1-50)*

$530

$625

$750

Group B
(From economies with GDP per capita rankings 51-100)*

$265

$310

$375

Group C
(From economies with GDP per capita ranking 101 or below)*

$135

$160

$190

Residents/ TraineesΔ

Group A
(From economies with GDP per capita rankings 1-50)*

$265

$310

$375

Group B
(From economies with GDP per capita rankings 51-100)*

$135

$160

$190

Group C
(From economies with GDP per capita rankings 101 or below)*

$96

$120

$145

Others

Trade Delegates

$450

$500

$600

Healthcare Professionals/ Administrators

$265

$310

$375

Exhibitors

$135

$160

$190

Accompanying Persons

$100

$150

$200

Day Pass

N/A

$330

Visitors (Exhibition Hall Only)

N/A

$220

* To check which group you belong to, please refer to the document “APAO 2027: List of Economies Grouped by GDP Per Capita Ranking“. Rankings are based on GDP per capita data for 2025 published by the International Monetary Fund, retrieved from its website on February 12, 2026.

Δ The trainee registration fee requires uploading either a trainee declaration form signed by the trainee’s mentor/supervisor or training proof issued by the educational institution at the time of registration.

All the times and dates mentioned on this page are in accordance with Singapore Time (GMT +8).

Group Registration

For groups with more than 5 delegates, please submit the request form here. Any inquiries, please contact us at registration@apaophth.org.

Payment Methods

Credit card Online by Mastercard, Visa, American Express or UnionPay credit card

Note: Due to service restrictions of our online payment platform, participants from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the regions of Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk may only pay by cash on-site. For further details, please contact us at registration@apaophth.org. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Security and Data Privacy

  • The Organizer does not collect any credit card information. All online transactions are processed by Stripe, with the protection of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and the support of Verified by Credit Card secure code. Payment details are encrypted under the SSL protocol and transmitted directly to the relevant bank for payment approval and settlement.
  • Personal information collected through the system will be used solely for the APAO 2027 Congress. The Organizer will not disclose any personal data to third parties.
  • The Registration and Abstract Submission System has 128-bit SSL encryption on all pages that handle sensitive information.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel your registration, a written request stating your full name and the registered email address must be sent to the APAO 2027 Congress Secretariat by email at registration@apaophth.org.Please note our refund policy below:

Written cancellation requests received Policy
On or before November 30, 2026 Full refund of registration fee
Between December 1, 2026 and February 15, 2027(start and end dates inclusive) Refund of registration fee after deduction of a US$50 administration fee per person, per meeting
On or after February 16, 2027 / Non-attendance at the Congress No refund

Important Notes

  • Kindly ensure the safety of your delegate badge. A US$20 fee will be charged for replacement printing in case of loss.
  • Tickets for Social Programs will not be reissued.