EYE TRAUMA 2026: ASOT ANNUAL MEETING & SKILLS TRANSFER LAB
April 24-26, 2026 | Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE) | Houston, TX
Hotel & Travel Information
Hotel Reservations
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
165.00 USD per night
Group Code: ASOASOC
Last Day to Book : Thursday, April 02, 2026
Airports
William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
Distance From Property: 13.4 Miles
Phone Number: +1 713-640-3000
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Distance From Property: 24.0 Miles
Phone Number: +1 281-230-3000
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Dress Code
Lab Day: We recommend arriving in scrubs to save time; hospital scrubs, changing room, showers and lockers are available.
Meeting: Business Casual
Evening Social Events: Casual
Directions
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
6580 Fannin Street, (Driveway Entrance on 1730 Dryden Road), Houston, Texas, USA, 77030
Tel: +1 713-796-0080
Shipping and Handling: Please ship any items to the attention of the onsite contact or the company name. The hotel address is 6580 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030 / the loading dock is located on Dryden Road and Fannin Street, across the street from the Chipotle. For day of delivery, please note the loading dock entrance is 13 feet tall. A 12 feet 1 in tall box truck with a lift gate would fit perfectly.
Map of Hospital, Lab and Hotel
Social Events
Friday, April 24, 5:30-9:00pm: Night at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Location: 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Enjoy a night touring 5,000 years of art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Featured Exhibit – Frida: The Making of an Icon
Devoted to Frida Kahlo’s life and legacy, Frida: The Making of an Icon premieres at the MFAH in January 2026. This monumental exhibition features more than 30 works by the legendary Mexican artist and 120 by five generations of artists she inspired.
Saturday, April 25, 6:00-9:00pm: Conference Reception
Location: III Catering
6550 Berber Avenue, Level 6
This is no ordinary conference reception! Join leaders in eye trauma from around the world alongside young ophthalmologists in training for an evening that goes beyond networking!
Keynote – Blinded Navy veteran Lonnie Bedwell is an extreme-sport athlete, award-winning author and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year who inspires us to see beyond the injured eye into the challenges and potentials of our patients. Lonnie has kayaked the most dangerous rapids in the world, summited Mt. Everest and Kilimanjaro, raised 3 daughters- and serves as a strong advocate for blinded Veterans.
Seen on the Today Show, BBC, and National Geographic