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Contemporary eye care for 2020 and beyond- September 19
2020-09-19 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | New Brunswick
CONTINUING EDUCATION WEEKEND

TWO weekends of live, virtual CE programming:
September 19 (5 CE hours) and November 1 (3 CE hours)
See poster HERE

Online Optical Summit West 2020
2020-09-13 | Delta Burnaby, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for the 2020 OAC Educational Conference and Trade Show that promises to be an informative, insightful and memorable time for all involved. Meet new and old friends, learn new things and enjoy the sights and ambiance of Metro Vancouver, BC.
Optical Summit West will take place at Delta Burnaby, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC on September 13, 2020.
All presentations on the schedule will be submitted for accreditation review by the National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators (for Opticians in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, PE & SK), the Ordre des opticiens d’ordonnances du Québec, the College of Opticians of Ontario (for Opticians in Ontario) and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. How many credits/hours you earn for attending Optical Summit is determined by the presentations you attend, and the province you are licensed in. Credits/hours vary per province based on policies set by the Regulatory College in your province.

Postponed: CCLA 2020
2020-09-10 - 2020-09-13 | Sheraton Toronto Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Important Information – The CCLA Conference and COVID-19
Based on close monitoring of ongoing developments related to the COVID-19 virus; as of now, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization both have assessed Toronto to be very low risk.
The CCLA conference being held on Sept 10th-13th of this year will continue as planned. We will continue to monitor for any updates that may affect the status of the conference. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Welcome to the inaugural Canadian Contact Lens Academy!
If you are passionate about the cornea and contact lenses, join us in Toronto for 3 full days of networking, discussions, and workshops on specialty contact lens fittings, practice growth, myopia, and dry eye management. Not to mention great food, friendship and lots of fun.
Come be a part of the CCLA family!

Cancelled: MIDO 2020
2020-07-05 08:00 - 2020-07-07 17:00 | FIERAMILANO, Milan, Italy

World Ophthalmology Congress 2020
2020-06-26 08:00 - 2020-06-29 17:00 | Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Join us 26–29 June 2020, in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 37th World Ophthalmology Congress® (WOC) of the International Council of Ophthalmology, the premier and largest international ophthalmic congress, with over 10,000 delegates expected to attend from over 110 countries.
The WOC will be held in Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 2020. The congress is held every two years in a different region of the world and provides an international audience of ophthalmologists with a scientific program addressing all subspecialties and related interests in ophthalmology, the opportunity to network with recognized international leaders and professionals and an exhibition featuring the latest products and services in the field.
Revenues from the WOC help support ICO programs including ophthalmic education, eye care delivery, leadership and society development and the ICO’s commitment to “Building a World Alliance for Sight.”
The WOC, first held in 1857, is the longest continuous international medical meeting.

Cancelled: Optometry's Meeting 2020
2020-06-24 - 2020-06-28 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD, United States
Join the American Optometric Association and American Optometric Student Association at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland/Washington, DC, June 24-28, 2020, for optometry’s premier event. Optometry’s Meeting is the official annual meeting of the AOA and AOSA.
Optometry’s Meeting is an opportunity for doctors of optometry, paraoptometrics and students to make a positive impact on their career and their profession:
ADVOCATE. Students and doctors from around the country come together on Capitol Hill for an exclusive opening event in support of optometry.
EDUCATE. Participate in five days of the industry’s leading continuing education and professional development. Earn CE in the exhibit hall and on a boat on the Potomac River!
CELEBRATE! Rejoice with colleagues at a ’90s themed Celebration of Optometry and celebrate 2020, the year of the in-person eye exam!

Cancelled-Western Canadian Dry Eye Summit 2020
2020-05-23 - 2020-05-24 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3P8
The Summit features dry eye and ocular surface disease experts from across North America.
Hands-on workshops with live demonstrations
Interactive trade show & Ocular hygienists/assistants track
10 hours of COPE approved CE. (Speaker rooster and topics to be announced shortly)

Alberta College and Association of Opticians AGM 2020
2020-05-02 - 2020-05-03 | Radisson Hotel, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Inside Optics 2020 Webcast
2020-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Riviera Event Space, 2800 Hwy 7, Concord, Ontario, L4K 1W8, Canada
OOA looks forward to 2020, an exciting year for eye care professionals. More details on Inside Optics 2020 will be released shortly.

POSTPONED: OAO 2020 Symposium and Infomart
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-05 | Sheraton Toronto Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cancelled -Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Halifax
2020-03-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Chrysler Canada Pavilion – Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4P7, Canada
The Transitions® Event you won’t want to miss!
Cocktail Event from 5 to 9 p.m.

Cancelled - Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Winnipeg
2020-03-23 17:00 - 21:00 | The Millennium Centre, 389 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1A6, Canada

Cancelled -Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Calgary
2020-03-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0L8, Canada

Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Vancouver
2020-03-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Vancouver, 319 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 2S9, Canada
The Transitions® Event you won’t want to miss!
Cocktail Event from 5 to 9 p.m.canadcanada

CAO Amblyopia Symposium
2020-03-07 07:00 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
An educational forum to explore the research gaps that exist for the treatment of amblyopia.
Keynote speakers: Dr. Susan Cotter and Dr. Ben Thompson
More information at: http://uwaterloo.ca/optometry/amblyopia
Register Early and Save!

Cancelled- Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Ottawa
2020-03-04 17:00 - 21:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada

Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour- Toronto
2020-03-02 17:00 - 21:00 | The Warehouse Venue, 35 Carl Hall Rd #2, North York, Ontario, M3K 2B6, Canada

Transitions Academy 2020
2020-02-02 - 2020-02-05 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, United States
Learning, Networking,
and More at
Transitions Academy
Transitions Academy is one of the most recognized and unique educational events in the optical industry. Hundreds of industry professionals from across North America – and from around the world – attend each year. Attendees participate in professional development and product technology workshops, hear from experts on marketing and industry trends, and learn from their peers at panel discussions.

opti 2020
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-12 | Fairground Messe München, Munich, Germany
WELCOME TO opti 2020!

Every year in January, experts and creatives in the optics industry display their newest products at the Fairground Munich. As an international trade show for optics and design, opti represents the whole visual-optical spectrum!

The Vision Institute of Canada Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-10 | Markham Hilton Suites and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
The Vision Institute of Canada is holding its 38th Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show on November 8-10, 2019 at the Hilton Suites Hotel and Conference Centre in Markham, Ontario. This year we have a 20 hour Category “A” TPA Refresher Course with guest faculty Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO, and Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO. We invite you to register early and join us for our 38th Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show.
Our long tradition of providing high quality educational programs continues this year and, as a charitable organization, the funds we raise from this event support our mandate of providing clinical services to underserved communities and at-risk patient populations.
The Vision Institute was established in 1981 with funding from the Ontario Association of Optometrists, the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry. For 38 years the clinical staff and board of directors of the Vision Institute have worked to promote quality comprehensive vision care to Canadians across the country. We are an independent voice for optometry-delivered quality vision care services and the only charitable optometry clinic in North America. Your support is vital and we encourage you to come to Markham in November for another superb educational event.
As always, we will have one of the largest and best ophthalmic trade shows in Canada, along with a Vision and Eye Health Book Store, Silent Auction, a 6 hour CAO Approved Optometric Assistants Program, and a special Keynote Address on Vision and ADHD by Rick Green.
We look forward to seeing you in November.
Yours sincerely,
Mira Acs, OD, FAAO
Paul Chris, OD
President Executive Director
Click HERE for the OPTOMETRIST Program and Registration Form.
Click HERE for the OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANTS Program and Registration Form.

3rd World Congress of Optometry
2019-10-23 - 2019-10-28 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, United States
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the American Academy of Optometry (Academy) will be co-hosting the 3rd World Congress of Optometry in conjunction with the Academy meeting. The meeting will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA at the Orange County Convention Center, October 23-28, 2019 and will feature joint CE tracks. To learn more, visit worldcouncilofoptometry.info or www.aaopt.org.

Specialty Symposium 2019
2019-10-20 | Riviera Events & Convention Centre Inc., 2800 Hwy 7,, Concord, Ontario, L4K 1W8, Canada
Specialty Symposium 2018 was a success! We look forward to seeing you in 2019 as we continue to provide specialized content and workshops on the latest trends and practices in the field of opticianry.
NEW VENUE!
Specialty Symposium 2019 will be held at Riviera Events & Convention Centre in Vaughan to better accommodate our valued members, guests and industry partners. This venue has plenty of space to network and learn, has an amazing menu, and is accessible via TTC (just a few minutes walk from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station)!
More details coming soon.

Silmo Paris 2019
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-30 | Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, Hall 5A-6, 95420 Villepinte, France
Paris Nord Villepinte: an oustanding exhibition centre

A venue that hosts major international business trade fairs
user-friendly (all online services)
Accessible (free shuttle service)
2 pavilions gathering 11 sectors

Professional Learning Ottawa 2019
2019-09-22 | Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport, 2400 Alert Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 1S1, Canada
The OOA looks forward to seeing you at Professional Learning Ottawa 2019 as they share engaging, relevant content from dynamic speakers with opticians in Eastern Ontario.

Applying Disney Customer Service & Leadership Principles to Your Optometric Practice
2019-09-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Stonehooker Brewery Co, 866 Lakeshore Rd E,, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 1E1, Canada
An Evening with Lee Cockerell, former Executive VP of Disney World
Join us for a FUN night of BEER TASTING and A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to hear from Lee Cockerell, former Exeutive Vice President of Disney World and Best Selling Author, discuss how to apply Disney’s World Renowned Customer Service and Leadership principles to your optometric practice.

6pm beer tasting & finger foods
7-9pm Lee Cockerell
9-10pm mix & mingle

Due to the intimate venue, this event is expected to sell out quickly. Use the evening as a Team Building opportunity or come with a colleague and enjoy a relaxing networking opportunity.
Single tickets $125
Early Bird Discount (until June 30th)
Purchase two or more tickets and save an additional 10%

Vision Expo West 2019
2019-09-18 - 2019-09-21 | Sands Expo & Convention Center, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89169
Get a full overview of what’s new, key locations, special events, partners, education and show highlights at the 2019 Vision Expo West.

TOGEducation Day
2019-09-08 | Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario, L1Z 1C9, Canada
Please join The Optical Group on Sunday, September 8th for a full day of education and a tradeshow. This year we have expanded our education to include all our eye care professionals. Whether you require optician or optometrist based education, The Optical Group has something for you. Together with our fantastic vendor sponsors we invite you to a day packed with education, community, and good food! Members get 4 free passes per account. Fifth passes and above, and non-members will be charged a small fee of $65.00.
Click HERE for the registration form.

OptikEyeStyle Tour- Montreal
2019-09-05 17:00 - 22:00 | Galerie Gora, 279 Sherbrooke Ouest, Suite 205,, Montréal, Québec, Canada
HOW MUCH? $25.00 per person (includes admission, light fare and refreshements.)
REGISTER NOW FOR MONTREAL

OptikEyeStyle Tour- Toronto
2019-08-22 17:00 - 22:00 | The ArtScape Sandbox, 301 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2E8, Canada
Join Optik Magazine Optical/Fashion Editor Sheena Taff for an evening of networking & education. Peruse and purchase world-class Independent Eyewear Frame Collections. Network with like-minded eyewear enthusiasts!
Independent Eyewear for Independent Eye Care Professionals
Set in the heart of downtown Toronto’s Theatre District, The ArtScape Sandbox is our unique venue for this event. Join us and celebrate Independent Eyewear!
HOW MUCH? $25 per person (includes admission, light fare and refreshments)
REGISTER NOW FOR TORONTO

ARBO 2019 Annual Meeting
2019-06-16 - 2019-06-18 | Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States
Please join us for the 100th ARBO Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Members and staff of Regulatory Boards of Optometry in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are invited to attend this important meeting. The ARBO Annual Meeting provides an excellent forum for keeping up-to-date with regulatory issues. This is a great opportunity to interact with your regulatory colleagues discussing hot topics and shared concerns in the regulatory community.
