OPTIFAIR CANADA 2023
2023-03-26 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Terrace Banquet Centre 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, 1680 Creditstone Rd, Concord, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada
Why Choose Optifair Canada Trade Shows?
• Optifair Canada Trade Shows are the only trade shows and CE conferences in Canada that cater to
Optometrists and Opticians under the same roof
• There are almost 1,000 attendees at our events
• We are a Canadian independent non-political organization serving the industry since 1994
• Our trade shows are the best return on your investment
• We believe in industry being a partner in education

AOE Optifair
2023-03-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Terrace Banquet Centre 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, 1680 Creditstone Rd, Concord, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada

Opportunities & Options for New Optometrists
2023-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | University of Waterloo – School of Optometry & Vision Science, 200 Columbia Street West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
Join NextGenOD ambassadors Jenny Lee (OD-4 Waterloo) and Nyah Miranda (OD-1 NECO) as they discuss opportunities and options for new Canadian Optometrists. Recent OD graduates and optometry students ready to consider career opportunities will find the agenda of interest. Agenda includes:

Peer learning and expert advice
Nearly $1000 of Prizes – Free stuff
Complimentary COPE CE Credit

Click here to view agenda, speakers and prizes.
Live Event at University of Waterloo & Livecast on ZOOM
This event is co-presented by Bausch + Lomb Canada and
Eye Care Business Canada https://www.eyecarebusiness.ca/nextgenodwebinar/

2023 OAO Symposium and InfoMart
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-02 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M9, Canada
Continuing Education on April 1 and 2
Includes: Optometric Assistant Program on April 1
President’s Luncheon and OAO Awards Presentation
InfoMart Trade Show on April 1
AGM on April 2
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Delegate registration will open in the New Year (2023)

2023 MAO/MPAO
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-15 | The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y3, Canada
Spring continuing education & annual general meeting at Fairmont Winnipeg, MB.

CONNECT BRITISH COLUMBIA 2023
2023-04-20 17:00 - 21:30 | Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo, 4750 Rutherford Rd #213, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 4K6, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be visiting British Columbia at the end of April!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Cineplex theater listed below, to watch our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

CONNECT ALBERTA 2023
2023-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Galaxy Cinemas Red Deer, 357-37400 Alberta 2, red deer, Alberta, T4E 1B9, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be visiting Alberta at the end of April!
Meet us from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Cineplex theater listed below, to watch our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 9:00 AM.
In addition to our usual meal breaks, concessions will be provided. You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2023 REGINA
2023-04-26 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Southland, 3025 Gordon Rd, regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 6H7, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Saskatchewan at the end of April!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

MCE 2023
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-30 | Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, 75 Kent St,, Charlottetown, pei, C1A 7K4, Canada
We are meeting Live and In Person
Continuing Education & Reception (Evening) – Thursday
Continuing Education & Trade Show (Full Day) – Friday
Continuing Education & Social Function (Full Day) – Saturday
Continuing Education (1/2 day) – Sunday

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2023 SASKATOON
2023-04-27 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Entertainment, 317 2 Ave S, saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1L1, Canada

View Point Calgary 2023
2023-05-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0M4, Canada
Join FBC this spring for a full day event in Calgary! Hear from experts about age-related vision loss and inherited retinal diseases. Visit our exhibitors to learn more about community resources and connect with other individuals and families affected by vision loss. Lunch and snacks included in ticket price.

2023 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2R7, Canada
BC Doctors of Optometry’s 2023 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR is a three-day continuing education, networking and professional development event for doctors of optometry and optometric staff. This is your opportunity to gain valuable and relevant insight and education into the optometric field.

Connect New Brunswick - Fredericton
2023-05-24 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Fredericton, 1381 Regent St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3C 1A2, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring New Brunswick at the end of May!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Connect New Brunswick - Moncton
2023-05-25 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Trinity Drive, 127 Trinity Dr, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 2J7, Canada

VISION-R 2023
2023-05-27 | Saint-Hyacinthe Conference Centre, 1325 Rue Daniel - Johnson O suite 119, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 8S4, Canada
The REGARD ACTION Cooperative organizes a memorable edition of the SALON VISION-R every year! We are pleased to open the doors of this unmissable event to all eye care professionals, partners and optical students.

Connect Ontario 2023 - Niagara Falls
2023-06-05 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square, 7555 Montrose Rd D2, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 2E9, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Ontario this Spring!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Connect Ontario 2023 - Kitchener
2023-06-07 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener, 225 Fairway Rd S, Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 1X2, Canada

THE Myopia Meeting Canada
2023-06-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle, 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4R5, Canada
Eye care professionals must be sure they are current on the increasingly available treatments to manage myopia progression in children. THE Myopia Meeting focuses specifically on the hot topic of myopia management with a full day of 4 hours of COPE-approved continuing education courses presented by world-renowned experts in the field. Plus, periodic clinical reviews will cover the latest diagnostic and monitoring technologies along with the newest treatments to slow the progression of myopia. Also, break times, and the FREE lunch will provide you with peer-to-peer networking opportunities among eye care professionals such as yourself who are either starting their myopia management practice or growing an existing one. There will be so much to learn from so many sources. You won’t want to miss THE Myopia Meeting live in Vancouver for a full day of immersion in myopia management. Click the Agenda tab for complete details.

Transitions Certified Live-Toronto
2023-06-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Double Tree By Hilton, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3
Grow your expertise in light management and Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™. Learn more about our product portfolio and how to increase patient satisfaction. By attending this event, you will become a Transitions® Certified Specialist and get access to materials designed to better prepare you to talk to your patients, circumvent the patients’ objections.
2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)

ZEISS MyoCare Webinar
2023-06-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
8:00 – 9:00 pm EST (5:00 – 6:00 pm PST)
An exclusive webinar where ZEISS will be unveiling an innovative new product that is set to revolutionize Myopia Management. During this webinar, Dr. Jeff Goodhew will showcase the remarkable features and benefits of the new Myopia product. ECPs will get an in-depth understanding of how it can enhance patient’s daily life and deliver outstanding results.

Transitions Certified Live- Vancouver
2023-06-20 17:30 - 21:30 | Fairmount Waterfront, 900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L5
Grow your expertise in light management and Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™. Learn more about our product portfolio and how to increase patient satisfaction. By attending this event, you will become a Transitions® Certified Specialist and get access to materials designed to better prepare you to talk to your patients, circumvent the patients’ objection.
2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)

CAO Congress 2023
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-08 | Quebec City Convention Centre, Québec, Québec, Canada
Join us in beautiful historic Quebec City for the 38th Biennial Conference of the Canadian Association of Optometrists (COA)! The CAO Congress brings together optometrists, optometric students, optometric assistants, expert speakers and industry representatives from across Canada and beyond! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together to reconnect, learn and explore together!

ON OPTICS: OTTAWA 2023
2023-09-10 | L’Excentricité Collège La Cité, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our Incredible Ottawa in-person event:

ON OPTICS: Ottawa 2023 & Tradeshow
Sunday September 10th, 2023 Doors open at 7:30 AM | Lectures begin at 8:30 AM

Come to Ontario’s most dynamic educational experience!
ON OPTICS: Ottawa is a full day of education, networking, tradeshow booths and much more!

The event will be hosted at L’Excentricité Collège La Cité, Ottawa, ON.

Don’t miss our IN-PERSON event in our nation’s capital!
We offer:
✓ Reduced Registration Rate for OOA Members
✓ COO Accredited Programming
✓ Self-Directed Learning hours
✓ Networking Opportunities with other Optical Professionals
✓ As always… Awesome Meals and Snacks!

ON OPTICS: Ottawa 2023 & Tradeshow
2023-09-10 08:30 - 17:30 | L’Excentricité Collège La Cité, 801 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4R3, Canada
The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our Incredible Ottawa in-person event:

ON OPTICS: Ottawa 2023 & Tradeshow
Sunday September 10th, 2023 Doors open at 7:30 AM | Lectures begin at 8:30 AM

Come to Ontario’s most dynamic educational experience!
ON OPTICS: Ottawa is a full day of education, networking, tradeshow booths and much more!

The event will be hosted at L’Excentricité Collège La Cité, Ottawa, ON.

Don’t miss our IN-PERSON event in our nation’s capital!
We offer:
✓ Reduced Registration Rate for OOA Members
✓ COO Accredited Programming
✓ Self-Directed Learning hours
✓ Networking Opportunities with other Optical Professionals
✓ As always… Awesome Meals and Snacks

Connect Newfoundland and Labrador 2023 - St. John's
2023-09-13 17:00 - 21:30 | Scotiabank Theatre St. John’s, Avalon Mall, 48 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1B 1W3, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Newfoundland in September!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Transitions Certified Live- Ottawa
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:30 | Novotel Ottawa, 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9M7

Transitions Certified Live- Regina
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Regina, 1975 Broad St, Regina, SK, S4P 1Y2

Transitions Certified Live- Halifax
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:30 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J5, Canada

Transitions Certified Live-Calgary
2023-09-22 17:30 - 21:30 | Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5P6, Canada

NBAO Conference & Trade Show
2023-09-28 - 2023-09-30 | Delta Bessborough, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
We are meeting Live and In Person
Continuing Education & Reception (Evening) – Thursday
Continuing Education & Trade Show + Social Event (Full Day) – Friday
Continuing Education & AGM (1/2 Day) – Saturday
