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SUMMARY:ARVO 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ARVO’s Global Community\nThe opportunity to learn from top eye and vision researchers from around the world\, and connect with the ARVO community.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/arvo-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:700 14th St.\, Denver\, Colo.\, 80202\, 700 14th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Live Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
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SUMMARY:Vision Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:With the OptiCon @ Vision Expo education package\, Opticians\, Contact Lens Professionals\, Allied Ophthalmic Professionals\, Optical Assistants and Office Managers\, Frame Buyers and Lab Technicians can take advantage of education covering six key areas: optical technology\, allied health\, contact lens\, practice management and business solutions\, and ABO and NCLE basic and advanced exam review courses. \n\nUnlimited Continuing Education Courses\, including ABO & NCLE approved education and OptiCon General Session\nFree Exhibit Hall access\, including the OptiCon @ Vision Expo Hub\nTailored special events including a welcome event and peer networking\nAccess to ABO & NCLE exam review courses and exams\nAccess to discounted rates at a dedicated OptiCon @ Vision Expo hotel
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/vision-expo-east-2026/
LOCATION:West Concourse Orange County Convention Center\, 9800 International Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,International Conference,Optometric
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Expo":MAILTO:inquiry@visionexpo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T154705Z
UID:108530-1758844800-1759190399@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:SILMO Paris 2025
DESCRIPTION:SILMO Paris\, Live the experience! This annual trade show takes place at the exhibition Center Paris Nord Villepinte (Paris) \, and welcomes the professional of the optical & eyewear sector (opticians\, optometrists\, ophtalmologists\, manufacturers\,…).
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/silmo-paris-2025/
LOCATION:paris-nord villepinte parc des expositions\, ZAC Paris Nord 2\, 93420 Villepinte\, France
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20241019T021722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T142205Z
UID:108532-1758067200-1758412799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Vision Expo West 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/vision-expo-west-2025/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas\, 201 Sands Ave\,\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Live Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Expo":MAILTO:inquiry@visionexpo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
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UID:110910-1743703200-1743710400@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Future Focus 2025 -  NextGEN OD Canada REWIND
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NextGEN OD Canada 2025\, a premier event designed to connect. ^ PM Pacific time / 6 PM EDT \nCanadian optometry students with industry leaders\, career opportunities\, and exclusive insights into the evolving optometry landscape. \nLive Online (ZOOM) event including rewind  of highlights from the Annual NextGEN OD Canada meeting \nWhat to Expect:\n🔹 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jenny Lee – Shares her experiences from school to practice 🔹 Expert Panel: Engage with top Canadian optometry leaders as they share their experiences and perspectives on the profession’s future🔹 Rewind: UW  NECO events rebroadcasted 🔹 Exciting Prizes: in giveaways for attendees! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights\, connect with peers\, and take part in a dynamic discussion about your future in optometry. \nRegister now to secure your spot! 🎯  OD
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/future-focus-2025-nextgen-od-canada-at-university-of-waterloo/
LOCATION:ZOOM Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,International Conference,Optometric
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
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UID:108544-1739923200-1740268799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Vision Expo East 2025
DESCRIPTION:Vision Expo East is the complete event for ophthalmic professionals\, where eyecare meets eyewear and education\, fashion and innovation mingle. Join eyecare professionals\, buyers\, influencers\, and technology leaders at Vision Expo! \nEducation: February 19 – 22\, 2025 | Exhibit Hall: February 20 – 22\, 2025
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/vision-expo-east-2025/
LOCATION:Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando\, 9800 International Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Live Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Expo":MAILTO:inquiry@visionexpo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
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UID:108525-1738972800-1739231999@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:MIDO 2025
DESCRIPTION:MIDO is the place to be: the only tradeshow in the world that represents the entire supply chain\, the only one with over 1\,200 exhibitors from 50 countries and visitors from 160 nations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7 pavilions and 8 exhibition areas to highlight the whole sector: from lenses to machinery\, from frames to cases\, from materials to technologies\, from furniture to components. The intense communication\, traditional and digital\, is also one of the key elements of the fair\, which contributes significantly to the achievement of the objectives of participation.The Eyewear Universe meets at MIDO every year\, for over 50 years\, to discover new collections\, acquire new skills\, be up to date\, increase the brand awareness and\, above all\, do business!
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/mido-2025/
LOCATION:Strada Statale del Sempione\, 28 20017\, Rho - Milano\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Live Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240206
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UID:99834-1706918400-1707177599@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:MIDO 2024
DESCRIPTION:Each year MIDO offers new opportunities to exhibitors and\, thanks to its amazing and original set-up\, is always an exciting experience for all attendees.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/mido-2024/
LOCATION:RHO Fiera Milano\, Milan\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
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UID:100011-1682208000-1682639999@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:ARVO 2023
DESCRIPTION:Diversity is a hallmark of nature and has provided us with a beautiful natural world. Likewise\, there is mechanistic diversity in ocular disease\, and we\, as vision scientists\, are a diverse group with multiple backgrounds and perspectives. Let us embrace and celebrate this diversity at the 2023 ARVO Annual Meeting as we share our research and pursue our common goals of improving people’s vision and lives. \n  \nJoin us April 23 – 27 in New Orleans\, La.\, for this showcase of new research hosted under the theme\, The Beauty of Diversity in Science and Nature.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/arvo-2023/
LOCATION:The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, new orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Opthalmology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220324T161311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T161311Z
UID:95191-1666137600-1666396799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:VisionPlus EXPO 2022 DUBAI
DESCRIPTION:The global optical business seems set for rebuilding and reclaiming lost ground. VisionPlus EXPO 2022 invites the optical world to come to Dubai for a true celebration of eyewear (19-20-21 october 2022)
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/visionplus-expo-2022-dubai/
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vision Expo":MAILTO:inquiry@visionexpo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220302T165459Z
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UID:94710-1666137600-1666396799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:VisionPlus EXPO 2022
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/visionplus-expo-2022/
LOCATION:Festival City Arena Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220324T161617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T151300Z
UID:95181-1663891200-1664236799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:SILMO Paris Optical Fair
DESCRIPTION:SILMO Paris\, Live the experience! This annual trade show takes place at the exhibition Center Paris Nord Villepinte (Paris) \, and welcomes the professional of the optical & eyewear sector (opticians\, optometrists\, ophtalmologists\, manufacturers\,…).
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/silmo-paris-optical-fair/
LOCATION:Center Paris Nord Villepinte\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
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UID:86229-1663113600-1663459199@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Vision Expo West 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues in Las Vegas Nevada for Vision Expo West
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/vision-expo-west-2022/
LOCATION:Sands Expo & Convention Center\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, USA
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Opticianry,Optometric
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220321T183925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T201429Z
UID:95073-1657238400-1657497599@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:National Optometric Association Convention
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open!\nRenewing the Promise is the goal for the 2022 annual convention\, to be held July 8-10 in Anaheim California. The NOA will provide 16 hours of COPE Approved Pending Courses. Register Before April 31st to receive your early bird discount!\n 
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/national-optometric-association-convention/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South\, 11767 Harbor Boulevard\, Garden Grove\, CA\, 92840\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220323T200814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T200833Z
UID:95078-1655251200-1655596799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Optometry's Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 125th Annual AOA Congress & 54th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry’s Meeting® will be held June 15-18\, 2022\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, at the McCormick Place. As the profession’s premier annual event\, Optometry’s Meeting intersects peerless\, contemporary optometric continuing education and profession development with influential networking and business opportunities among colleagues\, industry professionals and our profession’s leaders.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/optometrys-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220318T174308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T174308Z
UID:94941-1651392000-1651683600@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:ARVO Annual Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:The ARVO Annual Meeting is the premiere gathering for eye and vision scientists at all career stages\, students\, and those in affiliated fields to share the latest research findings and collaborate on innovative solutions. The 2022 Meeting features both in-person and worldwide virtual participation options. Attendees will have opportunities to network with colleagues and industry thought-leaders. \nThe Meeting will be hosted May 1 – 4\, 2022 in Denver\, Colo.\, and virtually May 11 – 12 (includes access to all sessions)
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/arvo-annual-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:The Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Opthalmology,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20210607T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T183220Z
UID:91593-1651276800-1651535999@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:MIDO 2022
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/mido-2022/
LOCATION:FIERAMILANO\, Milan\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Opticianry,Optometric
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220324T153355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T153355Z
UID:95087-1649376000-1649635199@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:MAO Convention
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a long time\, and we’re pleased to invite you to join us for our 2022 Tradeshow in person! MAO’s Tradeshow is an opportunity to create new relationships and renew and strengthen existing relationships between industry and optometry. We usually host a Tradeshow every other year which means our last one was in 2018. We expect over 250 optometrists and optometric assistants to attend in person – proof of vaccination will be required and COVID protocols and cancellation provisions will be in place\, safety is our top priority. \nThank you for your support of MAO\, we hope to see you in 2022!
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/mao-convention/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Optometric
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20260524T133450
CREATED:20220318T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T211204Z
UID:95034-1649116800-1649548799@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:51st Annual COVD Meeting
DESCRIPTION:With excitement\, we look forward to bringing you a line up of clinically relevant\, evidence based education for all levels of interest. Join us for our popular two-day\, pre-meeting hands on learning opportunities! ANNOUNCING THREE ANNUAL MEETING EDUCATION ROOMS. This year we are offering MORE opportunities for you to sharpen your skills or gain new ones!
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/51st-annual-covd-meeting/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Columbus OH\, 350 North High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Optometric
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ORGANIZER;CN="(COVD) College of Optometrists in Vision Development":MAILTO:info@covd.org
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