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What to Know Today
Find out everything you need to know for the first day of the 2025 OTO Forum, Friday, April 25.
AAO-HNS Staff
Apr 24, 2025
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Today's Information
What’s on the Schedule Today
There is a great program ahead over the next two days with plenty opportunity to network and connect with your colleagues and exhibitors. Access the program online to plan your day!
Today's Breakfast Menu
Main Selections
- Season's best sliced fruit
- Soft scrambled eggs with cream cheese and snipped chives
- Steel cut oats with brown sugar, dried nuts, and agave syrup
- Crisp smoked bacon and chicken maple sausage
- Roasted red baby potatoes with leeks and peppers
Accompaniments & Beverages
- Fresh baked Danish, croissant with assorted fruit preserves
- Honey and sweet butter
- Fresh orange and cranberry juice
- Freshly brewed La Colombe regular + decaf coffee
- Assorted Teavana teas
Today's Lunch Menu
Thank you to our luncheon sponsors: Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Signia and Starkey.
Salads
- Baby kale salad, tossed sesame dressing
- Buckwheat soba noodle salad, mixed peppers, onions, ginger soy dressing
- Napa cabbage, mandarin, water chestnuts, scallions, sesame ginger dressing
Main Courses
- Shoyu glazed salmon
- Panang curry chicken
- Fried rice with carrot and scallion
- Stir fried vegetables
Desserts & Refreshments
- Fruit salad
- Cookies + brownies
- Assorted Pepsi Products
- Freshly brewed La Colombe regular + decaf coffee
- Assorted Teavana teas
For any questions regarding dietary concerns, see Meghan Callahan onsite.
Logistics
Wi-Fi Connection
Network: AAOHNS/F
Password: OTOForum
Registration & Badge Pickup
Pickup Your Badge Onsite
Registration Hours:
| Thursday, April 24 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm | The Westin, Lobby |
| Friday, April 25 | 6:30 am – 5:00 pm | The Westin, Inventors Foyer |
| Saturday, April 26 | 7:30 am – 4:30 pm | The Westin, Inventors Foyer |
As a reminder, badges need to be worn in The Westin. Please remember to remove your badge outside of AAO-HNS/F functions and in public places.
Events & Activities
Friday Networking Reception | April 25, 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us at The Westin Alexandria Old Town to connect with leaders and engage in meaningful conversations. Two drink tickets will be included with your badge.
#OTOMTG25 Indianapolis Raffle | The City Where IT Happens
Enter for a chance to win an exclusive Indianapolis gift box curated specially for AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO attendees! This treasure trove of local Indy flavors and merchandise includes gift cards to experience the city's renowned culinary scene. Simply drop your business card in the designated bowl at the registration desk to enter. Courtesy of our gracious host city, Indianapolis, Indiana!
Local Resources
If you have some down time following the OTO Forum, there are plenty of things to do either in Alexandria or nearby Washington, D.C., which is easily accessible via public transportation. Grab a bite or find a fun activity in the area.
What's New
OTO Store Launch
We're pleased to announce the official launch of the OTO Store! Created by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the OTO Store offers exclusive AAO-HNS/F merchandise including professional apparel, office essentials, and specialty items designed for our community.
As a special introduction, enjoy 15% off all merchandise through June 1 with promo code OTOFORUM15 at checkout on www.otostore.org.
Professional Development
Claiming CME/MOC Credit
AAO-HNSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. The OTOLogic team will email you a link to complete your evaluation to claim your CME/MOC credit. Deadline to claim credit is May 27, 2025.
Connect With Us
Join the Conversation on Social Media
Share your OTO Forum experience with your network and help us spread the excitement! Use #OTOForum25, tag @AAOHNS in your posts and take advantage of our Social Media Toolkit—complete with ready-to-use graphics and sample captions to make posting easy. Connect with the Academy on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Additional Resources
→ Join the OPPS ENT Connect Community
→ Become a State Legislative Tracker
→ Fill out the OTO News Survey
→ Learn More about the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC)