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!

AAO Virtual Regional Meeting
2023-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
The AAO and ACO are providing a virtual Regional Meeting for those members who were unable to attend the in-person events.
They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, to update you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and to take a look at the emerging priorities like scope expansion and Alberta Health B650 and 900 codes.
This is a great opportunity to provide your thoughts and comments and to ask questions. Please ensure you register with your full name to receive CE credits from the College. The session is granted 4 category 1 credits.
Join us in supporting the profession as we move forward.

OAC CONNECT 2023 - JULY WEBCAST
2023-07-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join us for our next OAC Connect Webcast where we will be learning more about how to foster a productive working relationships with our coworkers. This hour long session will cover how to identify and work around the various emotions experienced by people in the workplace. By the time we’re finished, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a more empathic coworker and have the skills to create a healthier workplace.

4th World Congress of Optometry
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10
the World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced that the 4th World Congress of Optometry (WCO4) planned for Melbourne, Australia in 2021, will now be postponed to September 8-10, 2023. The partnership with Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) and the Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association of Australia (ODMA) will continue.

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
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)

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

Advances in Stem Cell Therapy
2023-09-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Funded in part by a FBC grant, Dr. David Gamm has been working hard to develop a stem cell therapy for advanced retinal degeneration. His team has made several breakthroughs in the last few years, bringing us closer to testing a stem cell therapy in humans in a clinical trial. Dr. Gamm will join us to talk about his research and the potential to turn this work into a sight saving treatment.

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

Vision Expo West 2023
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-30 | The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States

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

Silmo Paris 2023
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-02 | paris-nord villepinte parc des expositions, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, France
SILMO 2023 will once again invite professionals worldwide to explore the future of the sector, share ideas and businesses, and forge new business collaborations. Leading companies will display a wide range of products and services for the fashion, healthcare and technology retail sectors, including optical frames, sunglasses and point-of-sale equipment.
SILMO Paris 2023 will offer a unique trade fair experience, unveiling the upcoming trends in the eyewear and optics industry. Interactive pavilions will be spread across the venue, alongside networking and workshop areas. There will be live demonstrations, informative presentations and other side events. SILMO Next will be the trade show’s highlight, spanning five areas that will project participants into a techno-responsible future: Futurology, Trends by SILMO, Talks, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Meilleurs Ouvriers DE France (MOF). SILMO 2023 will also host SILMO Academy’s 12th scientific symposium, as well as the SILMO d’Or Awards.

View Point Toronto 2023
2023-09-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Novotel North York, 3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6L3, Canada
Join FBC this fall for a full day event in Toronto! 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.
This is a mask-friendly event. While a mask is not required, we welcome all guests to take precautions based on their individual comfort. Please note, this is subject to change based on public health regulations at the time of the event.

OAC Student Night & Job Fair
2023-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
This evening will provide a relaxed atmosphere for optical program students, faculty and optical community guests to network, explore potential employment opportunities, and enjoy an evening an evening of music, beverages and appetizers. ** STUDENTS : If you are looking for employment, be sure to bring your resume **

Complementary bus transportation may be provided if there is enough interest. At time of registration, please indicate which campus you would like to be pick up and dropped off at. Busses will depart from Douglas College as well as Stenberg College.

MAO Fall Continuing Education 2023
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14 | The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y3, Canada
Special Guest lecture by Dr. Marcia Anderson, Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, University of Manitoba
All about IOLs today
This session is a critical precursor for the afternoon lectures and discussion
Referrer and Receiver, a discussion from both sides – Dr. Tyler Buffie and Dr. Alberto Aguayo
Let’s get everyone on the same page – better understand differences in scope of practice and other limitations. Discussion of both before and after the referral from both the referrer and receiver’s perspectives.
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Round table
This round table panel will include local Optometrists and Ophthalmologist discussing issues and challenges related to Manitoba.
Happy Hour to follow the Friday afternoon sessions

CONNECT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 2023 - Charlottetown
2023-10-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Holiday Inn Express, 200 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1E 2E8, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Charlottetown this October!
Meet us at Holiday Inn Express and take in our exclusive 2023 event continuing education activities.
What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

CONNECT NOVA SCOTIA 2023 - Halifax
2023-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Future Inn, 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 1P1, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Nova Scotia in October!
Meet us in one of the following cities and take in our exclusive 2023 event continuing education activities.

Annual Conference & Optifair
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6, Canada
Conference – October 26, 27, 28
Optifair – October 27
Conference & Optifair Venue – Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue
Host Hotel – Calgary Marriott Downtown,110 9th Avenue
Join your colleagues at Alberta’s leading continued education and networking event!
Registration to Open in Spring!

AAO 2023 Annual Conference & Optifair
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6, Canada
Conference – October 26, 27, 28
Optifair – October 27
Conference & Optifair Venue – Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue
Host Hotel – Calgary Marriott Downtown,110 9th Avenue
Join your colleagues at Alberta’s leading continued education and networking event!

NSAO AGM & VISION EXPO 2023
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29 | The Westin Scotian, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6, Canada
NSAO is proud to present the 2023 AGM & Conference live this year, October 28-29 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.

Waterloo Eye Institute Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
The University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science, in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Optometrists, is thrilled to announce the 2023 version of our in-person continuing education program to carry on the legacy of the annual continuing education fundraiser once hosted by the Vision Institute of Canada.
The funds raised from this event will help to support the Seeing Beyond 2020 Campaign for the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI). Once built, the WEI will advance eye and vision care services, enhance clinical education, expand telehealth capacity and provide innovation through vision research

Focus ON Optics, Student Night 2023
2023-11-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2 , Canada

FOCUS ON OPTICS 2023 & Tradeshow
2023-11-05 08:30 - 17:30 | Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2 , Canada
Come to Ontario’s FINAL in-person educational event of the year!
FOCUS ON OPTICS is a full day of education, networking, tradeshow booths and much more! The event will be hosted at the Sheraton Parkway TorontoNorth Hotel & Suites.
Don’t miss our FINAL IN-PERSON event of the year!
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!

OPTIFAIR CANADA 2023
2023-11-12 09:30 - 16:30 | Terrace Banquet Centre 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, 1680 Creditstone Rd, Concord, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada
Terrace Banquet Centre
1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario
Join us at our fall Optifair Canada Trade Show for your change to network with 700+ eye care professionals including optometrists, opticians, optometric/ophthalmic assistants and sales and support staff

Transitions Certified Live
2023-11-13 17:00 - 19:00
Earn your Transitions Specialist certification during one virtual session.
This session is at 5pm PST.

Diabetes Public Webinar 2023
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada? Join us and learn how diabetes can affect your eye health, what you can do to manage possible issues, and how to maintain your eye health. You will have an opportunity to submit your questions during the presentation. Your sight is a gift that deserves protecting!

Diabetes & Your Eyes Information Webinar
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada?
You are invited to join this informative webinar lead by Dr. Alia Cappellani. You will learn how diabetes can affect your eye health, what you can do to manage possible issues, and how to maintain your eye health. You will have an opportunity to submit your questions during the presentation. Your sight is a gift that deserves protecting!
