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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.

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!

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!

CONNECT NOVA SCOTIA 2023 - Halifax
2023-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

4th World Congress of Optometry
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | Ontario
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.

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.

AAO Virtual Regional Meeting
2023-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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!

AOA Optometry's Meeting 2023
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-24 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The 126th Annual AOA Congress & 55th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry’s Meeting® will be held June 21-24, 2023, in Downtown Washington, D.C., at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 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.

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)

OAC CONNECT 2023 - JUNE WEBCAST
2023-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for our next highly informative webcast as we delve into the fascinating world of dry eye disease (DED). This 2-hour long engaging session will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the incidence and prevalence of DED, along with essential learning objectives to enhance your understanding of this common ocular condition.

MAO Fall Continuing Education 2023
2023-06-15 00:00 | Ontario
Special Guest lecture by Dr. Marcia Anderson, Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, University of Manitoba

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-Toronto
2023-06-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Double Tree By Hilton, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3

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.
