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Vision Expo West 2024
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-21 | The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Vision Expo West is the complete event for ophthalmic professionals, where eyecare meets eyewear and education, fashion and innovation mingle.

SILMO Paris 2024
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-23 | paris-nord villepinte parc des expositions, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, France

2024 Virtual Fall Symposium
2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Join us this fall as we host our 2024 virtual symposium dedicated to advancing paediatric eye care! Dive into the latest research, techniques, and best practices with industry experts. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge, this event offers valuable insights that will enhance your practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of paediatric optometry!

OAC CONNECT 2024 - September WEBCAST
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for our September OAC Connect Webcast, featuring one continuing education activity accredited across Canada.
The Importance of Case History to Improve Patient Outcomes presented by Rob Kloepfer covers the importance and benefits of looking back and learning from previous experiences.

Atlantic Eye Symposium 2024
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28 | 1650 Argyle St, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6, Canada
We are pleased to announce that AES 2024 has been scheduled for September 27 & 28, 2024, at the Halifax Convention Centre

VIEW POINT TORONTO 2024
2024-09-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada
Fighting Blindness Canada presents VIEW POINT, an educational conference bringing you the latest information in vision health and research! Hear from experts, connect with others affected by vision loss and visit our exhibitors to learn about new resources.

CONNECT NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR 2024
2024-09-29 08:30 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre, 120 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1C 6K4, Canada
Join us for Connect Newfoundland and Labrador, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across Newfoundland and Labrador. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.

FOCUS ON: London 2024
2024-10-06 | Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre, 551 Windermere Rd, London, Ontario, N5X 2T1, Canada

Connect Ontario 2024
2024-10-06 08:00 - 16:00 | White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, 253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Join us for Connect Ontario, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across Ontario. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.
This event is a collaborative effort between The Optical Group and the Opticians Association of Canada. Optical Group Members can attend the event for free by registering through their system by clicking HERE .

OAC Student Night BC 2024
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Civic Hotel Surrey, BC, 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0L8, Canada
This evening, hosted by the Opticians Association of Canada, is an opportunity for optical program students, recent graduates (non-licensed), faculty and optical community guests to enjoy an evening of engaging conversation, networking, appetizers, beverages and to explore potential employment opportunities.

MAO Fall Continuing Education 2024
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-19 | The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y3, Canada
Second annual Optometry and Ophthalmology event.

OAC Student Night NB 2024
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Delta Hotels Beausejour, 750 Main Street, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1E6, Canada

CONNECT MANITOBA 2024
2024-10-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg, 350 St Mary Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J2, Canada
Join us for Connect Winnipeg, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across Manitoba. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.

OAC STUDENT NIGHT 2024
2024-11-02 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Toronto , Ontario, Canada

Dry Eye Summit 2024
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-04 | Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Improve your patient’s quality of life by learning how to efficiently diagnose and treat their dry eye disease.

FOCUS ON OPTICS 2024
2024-11-03 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Toronto , Ontario, Canada

Connect British Columbia 2024
2024-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection, 13475 Central Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0L8, Canada
Join us for Connect British Columbia, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across BC. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.
This event is a collaborative effort between The Optical Group and the Opticians Association of Canada. Optical Group Members can attend the event for free by registering through their system by clicking HERE.

Academy 2024 Indianapolis
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-09 | Alberta
Academy 2024 Indianapolis will be held from November 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis is known for fast cars and blockbuster sporting events, but it also offers a robust culinary and brewing scene, iconic cultural institutions, and vibrant neighborhoods. Known as the crossroads of America, you can drive to Indianapolis from most of the Midwest or fly into the airport conveniently located only 15 minutes from the headquarters hotel.

NSAO Conference & Vision Expo 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09 | The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6, Canada
NSAO is proud to present the 2024 AGM & Conference live this year, November 8-9 at The Westin Nova Scotian. This conference will provide flexibility and accessibility to meet the individual needs of all our member/delegates.
You can participate in meetings with associates and friends and plan to attend a very exclusive vendor expo on Saturday. Goal is to have all guest speakers to present live.

2024 Waterloo Eye Institute Fall Conference & Trade Show
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
Join us in Markham, Ontario, November 15-17 as we explore this year’s theme: advanced diagnostics in optometry. Optometrists can earn 20-hours of COPE-accredited (pending) continuing education over three days plus exclusive access to our industry trade show! Our parallel, one-day optometric staff program provides 6 hours of continuing education for optometric assistants, ophthalmic technicians, office managers and front desk staff from optometric offices and clinics. Presented by the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO).

Waterloo Eye Institute Fall Conference and Trade Show 2024
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
Join us in Markham, Ontario, November 15-17 as we explore this year’s theme: Advanced diagnostics in optometry. We’re offering optometrists 20 COPE-accredited (pending) hours over three days plus exclusive access to our industry trade show! Our parallel, one-day optometric staff program provides 6 hours of continuing education for optometric assistants, ophthalmic technicians, office managers and front desk staff from optometric offices and clinics.
As the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, we’re ranked third in North America in research impact – fifth in the world – and we operate Canada’s largest optometric clinic, with some 28,000 patient visits a year spanning from primary eye care to a range of specialty services. As a result, we offer continuing professional development rooted in clinical evidence and informed by the latest lab-to-clinic research.

THE Myopia Meeting Canada
2024-12-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
THE Myopia Meeting is Coming to Markham, Ontario on Sunday December 8, 2024.
4 hours of COPE CE plus clinical reviews, and more.
Speakers:
Debbie Jones, FCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA
Vishakha Thakrar, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Wes McCann, OD, MBA
Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA
Registration is now open.
https://na.eventscloud.com/website/80418/

Transitions Academy 2025
2025-02-02 - 2025-02-05 | JW Marriot Grand Lake, Orlando, FL, United States
From February 2 to 5, the Transitions® Academy will be held, where over 1,000 professionals from around the world will be able to learn more about the brand, exchange best practices, broaden their knowledge and horizons on the latest trends, and immerse themselves in the “brand experience” section to inspire them! It will also be an opportunity to recognize optical professionals, including some Canadians, at the Transitions® Innovation Awards. They have submitted their applications to demonstrate how they have distinguished themselves throughout the year by making Transitions® a greater part of their practice, by innovating, by training their employees, by being active on social networks and more.

MIDO 2025
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-10 | Strada Statale del Sempione, 28 20017, Rho - Milano, Italy
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.

7 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!

Vision Expo East 2025
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-22 | Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
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!
Education: February 19 – 22, 2025 | Exhibit Hall: February 20 – 22, 2025

Banff Vision Summit 2025
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-09 | Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a weekend filled with valuable learning, delicious food, and opportunities to connect with colleagues, all while enjoying some free time to explore everything Banff and our national parks have has to offer.
Come on your own, bring friends, or make it a family getaway weekend. It’s a perfect way to earn CE credits and make lasting memories of a great time in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. This event is proudly brought to you by the Alberta Association of Optometrists.

IRD Spotlight: Focus on Stargardt Disease 2025
2025-03-18 18:30 - 19:45 | Virtual
Are you or a loved one navigating life with Stargardt disease? Join us for an informative webinar offering the latest insights into research, treatments, and personal experiences related to this condition. In this session, you’ll hear from:

ZEISS Myopia Control Webinar
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Alberta
ZEISS Vision Care is pleased to announce an exclusive Myopia Control Webinar on March 20th at 7 PM EST, bringing together five leading experts in myopia management. This virtual event aims to equip eye care professionals (ECPs) with the latest advancements, strategies, and practical applications for effectively controlling myopia.
With the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide, staying at the forefront of research and clinical best practices is essential. This webinar presents a unique opportunity for ECPs to gain insights from renowned global experts and explore the latest innovations in myopia controlRegistration is now open! Even if attendees cannot join live, they are encouraged to register to receive the session recording afterward.
📢 Reserve your spot today: (Link)

Optifair Trade Show 2025
2025-03-23 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
Alongside Your Education
An essential component of our conferences, the Optifair Trade Show runs concurrently with the seminars, offering attendees the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in eye care technology, eyewear, and services that can bolster their clinics or retail businesses. Enjoy networking with a diverse array of eye care industry professionals for a productive and enjoyable experience.

OAO Symposium and InfoMart 2025
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-30 | Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1A6, Canada
Learn from World-Class Speakers

The annual OAO Symposium and InfoMart invites world-class speakers from North America to present a thoughtfully-curated program of continuing education lectures to enhance your knowledge and skills and learn how to treat the often-challenging scenarios of the patients you serve.
