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2022 Fall Virtual Symposium
2022-09-25 | Virtual
This year’s Fall Symposium conference will be held virtually, so be sure to take this opportunity to engage with speakers and colleagues over presentations on engaging topics in Optometry. The conference will be FREE for BCDO members, and attendees will be able to gain COPE-accredited CE credits. An in-person evening social will also be held on Sunday, September 24 as part of the Fall Symposium weekend- be sure to mark your calendars!

SILMO Paris Optical Fair
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-26 | Center Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris, France
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,…).

InVision 2022
2022-09-22 17:00 (America/Toronto) | 99 Cornish Avenue, 99 Cornish Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1A2, Canada
How sweet it will be to gather together for the return of our signature fall event! Eager attendees will enjoy this gorgeous black-tie affair with a delicious dinner, exuberant entertainment, and the opportunity to bid on exciting prizes.​ We anticipate a jubilant, joyous night and hope you can join us!

Gene Agnostic Therapies
2022-09-22 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual
Over the past few years we have talked a lot about the promise of gene therapy – treatments designed for a specific gene, like Luxturna for RPE56. There is growing interest now in therapies that are not designed for a specific gene – but instead may be able to treat many mutations causing at disease. These potential treatments are called gene agnostic therapies.
In this webinar, join us for a conversation with Dr. Daniel Chung, chief medical officer at SparingVision, which is developing a gene-agnostic therapy to preserve cone vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and related conditions.

Vision Expo West 2022
2022-09-14 - 2022-09-17 | Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Join your colleagues in Las Vegas Nevada for Vision Expo West

9th International Congress of Behavioral Optometry
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Ottawa, ON K2P 1B9, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
ICBO is a global optometric congress that celebrates the collaborative nature of our profession. It brings people together from many countries, many disciplines, many backgrounds and many stages of their careers.

2022 Vision Therapy Canada - Annual Conference and AGM
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-21 | Ottawa, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Save the date.
Vision Therapy Canada 2022 AGM and Annual Conference will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

2022 VTC Conference on Vision & Learning
2022-08-19 | The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9H4, Canada
Vision Therapy Canada is dedicated to enhancing optometric education and public awareness of Vision Therapy and Visual Rehabilitation, and has a reputation for delivering high quality educational content and an exceptional conference experience for optometrists and vision therapists alike. Join us this August at The Westin Ottawa for the 2022 VTC Conference on Vision & Learning, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with hundreds of optometrists and vision therapists! This year we are excited to welcome international lecturers Dr. John Abbondanza and Dr. Nancy Torgerson as our highlighted speakers at the conference.

National Optometric Association Convention
2022-07-08 - 2022-07-10 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA, 92840, United States
Registration Now Open!
Renewing 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!

CAO Congress 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022-07-09 | St. John’s NL Canada, St.Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Join us at the 2022 CAO Congress, July 6–9th in St. John’s, NL!
You are invited to join us in beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador for the 37th Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) Biennial Congress! As we once again gather, face to face, to reconnect, learn and reflect, we know Congress will look and feel different, however, there is no better time or place to do so.

Optometry's Meeting 2022
2022-06-15 - 2022-06-18 | McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
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.

25th Transitions Academy Rescheduled to June 2022
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-04 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, United States
We look forward to welcoming and connecting with global attendees from Wednesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 4, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
Join us in celebrating our Transitions Innovation Awards 2020 winners, finalists and the 2021 finalists during our annual Transitions Innovation Awards ceremony in June.

2022 Town Hall
2022-05-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Join Fighting Blindness Canada for our annual town hall meeting. FBC staff and special guests will discuss the latest developments at FBC and provide updates on our progress towards our mission to fund the most promising research into treatments for blinding eye diseases.
There will be time for Q&A. If you have questions in advance or need any assistance with registration, please email education@fightingblindness.ca

022 AAO Spring Symposium: Cosmetic Optometry
2022-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, 2620 32nd Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6B8, Canada
This full day session includes lectures and applied workshops to expand member knowledge of the development and management for incorporating cosmetic optometry into general practice. You will grow your mind and gain hands-on experience in the use of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy and Radiofrequency machines as well as learn how Botox can be used in optometry. All of which can be added to your clinic offerings!

2022 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Vancouver BC Doctors Of Optometry, British Columbia, Canada
BC Doctors of Optometry’s 2022 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR is a three-day continuing education, networking and professional development event for doctors of optometry and optometric staff.

2022 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Vancouver BC, Canada
BC Doctors of Optometry’s 2022 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.
This year’s conference is an in-person CE, offering a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in-person! We welcome you to invite colleagues to the conference, even if they are not BCDO members.

opti Munich 2022
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Fairground Munich, Munich, Germany
Every year in January, experts and creatives in the optics industry display their newest products. As an international trade show for optics and design, opti represents the whole visual-optical spectrum, from frames to lenses, contact lenses, low vision, shop fittings, and technical equipment. At the same time, opti offers a platform for product premieres for both international market leaders and start-ups alike.

ARVO Annual Meeting 2022
2022-05-01 08:00 - 2022-05-04 17:00 | The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
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.
The Meeting will be hosted May 1 – 4, 2022 in Denver, Colo., and virtually May 11 – 12 (includes access to all sessions)

MIDO 2022
2022-04-30 - 2022-05-02 | FIERAMILANO, Milan, Italy

My Vision Show 2022
2022-04-28 11:00 - 2022-05-01 20:00 | Virtual
This year we will feature exclusive content, innovative experiences and a rapidly expanding network. Our community is available for all who want to participate. Exhibitors, educators, participants and influencers are all welcome. The more you put in, the more you will get out of your experience with us. You do not need to wait until our next show, we have plenty of ways to get involved now!

View Point Vancouver
2022-04-24 09:00 - 14:30 | Stanley Park Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Join us in-person for a full day of informative sessions from leaders in vision care and research. Topics include:

Age-related vision loss, including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts
Innovations in gene therapy
New research into inherited retinal diseases
The importance of genetic testing

Your ticket includes access to our exhibitor fair, opportunities to meet with other people and families living with vision loss and a continental breakfast and healthy boxed lunch.
Please note that masks must be worn at all times, except when eating in designated areas. We will also require proof of vaccination (12+) upon entry.
Please note that space is limited and we require pre-registration to attend.

100% Optical
2022-04-23 - 2022-04-24 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, London, United Kingdom
Organised in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP), the annual show provides a platform for professionals to:

Source the latest eyewear, technology and solutions for their businesses
Gain invaluable CET points as part of our world-leading education programme
Network with fellow industry peers through one-to-one meetings and parties.

OAC CONNECT 2022
2022-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Our live event will be run entirely through Zoom, including the poll questions attendees have to answer during the event.Once registered, a confirmation email including your official receipt is sent immediately to your email address. Instructions for this live event will be sent to attendees’ email on Wednesday, April 13 in the morning.

Anatomy of a Cyber Attack Live Webinar
2022-04-13 13:00 - 15:00
11am MST (1pm EST)
What happens when your organization is struck by a cyber attack? What should you do first? What next?
In this exclusive 45-minute webinar, we go behind the scenes to investigate real crimes. This is Forensic Files but for your business.
Join experts in Technology Law Nathan Schissel and Kristél Kriel from MLT Aikins LLP, who will share insights from real-world breaches of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They will take us through the anatomy of a breach – what happened and what lessons we can draw to minimize loss and protect your organization’s reputation.
In this session, we’ll cover:

The Legal Framework – What to do first when you experience a breach
Incident Response Preparedness – How to best manage your cyber security risk
Real-World Example of a Cyber Attack – Lessons from those that have already fought the fires

This webinar is suitable for executive leaders, IT leaders, and those that are responsible for the privacy, compliance, or risk management in an organization.
Register HERE

Glaucoma In Focus: Research and Treatments
2022-04-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
This April, join us for a special webinar all about glaucoma. We will be joined by two experts to learn more about this disease that affects more than 728,000 Canadians.
In the first half of the session, Dr. Balwantray Chauhan will speak about his new FBC-funded research project that aims to develop an imaging technique that will measure optic nerve damage in glaucoma. Dr. Raageen Kanjee will join us for the second part of the webinar where he will give us an overview of glaucoma drops: what types there are, how they treat glaucoma, how you can safely administer them and what new research is happening now.
There will be time for Q&A. If you have questions in advance or need any assistance with registration, please email education@fightingblindness.ca

HR 101 Six Session Virtual Webinar Series
2022-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
The first session is interviewing and selection skills.
Learning Objectives:
• Know what to look for when screening a resume and shortlist candidates efficiently
• Design effective questions to ask during the pre-screening process
• Develop effective interview questions and apply different interviewing techniques
• Avoid asking inappropriate questions that should not be asked in an interview
Mark your calendar for the rest of the sessions and watch your inbox for the invitation.
• Monday, April 25, 7-8:30pm: Progressive Discipline & Terminations
• Monday, May 9, 7-8:30pm: Performance Reviews
• Thursday, May 26, 7-8:30pm: Compensation & Benefits
• Monday, June 6, 7-8:30pm: Orientation & On-boarding (New Employees)
• Monday, June 20, 7-8:30pm: Human Rights & Employment Standards (Alberta)

Inside Optics 2022 Conference & Tradeshow!
2022-04-10 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are excited to announce a return to Canada’s largest IN-PERSON Opticianry event!
Inside Optics 2022 Conference & Tradeshow!
​Come see your favourite vendors, your colleagues and get excited for all our excellent speakers!

Registration is OPEN NOW!
​Members: $85 + HST
Non-Members: $115 + HST

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Inside Optics 2022: Ontario Opticians Association
2022-04-10 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1B2, Canada
We’re so excited to announce that we are planning our FIRST in-person event since 2019!
As always The Ontario Opticians Association will be bringing you the best speakers, education and experience!
We will also be bringing back our in-person tradeshow for Canada’s premiere Opticianry event!
Don’t miss out on the return of the biggest Canadian Conference!
Registration will open soon!

MAO Convention
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-10 | RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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.
Thank you for your support of MAO, we hope to see you in 2022!

51st Annual COVD Meeting
2022-04-05 - 2022-04-09 | Hyatt Regency Columbus OH, 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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!
