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CONNECT KINGSTON ONTARIO
2022-10-05 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Landmark Cinemas, 120 Dalton Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 0C3, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Ontario at the beginning of October.
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at one of the luxury theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2022 exclusive continuing education lectures. You can already smell the warm popcorn mixed with butter… Do not worry, your cravings will be satisfied as concessions will be provided.
Registrations also include the access to our accredited bonus feature lecture that will be accessible on-demand from the OAC APP.

CONNECT KITCHENER ONTARIO
2022-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Landmark Cinemas, 135 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2J9, Canada

CONNECT LONDON ONTARIO
2022-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Landmark Cinemas, 983 Wellington Road South, London, Ontario, N6E 3A9, Canada

AGM 2022
2022-10-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Free event for all Ontario Opticians, 1 pg credit and 1 hour of self directed learning!

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2022
2022-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection, 2125 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0S3, Canada
Happy to be back in person, the Opticians Association of Canada will be in Regina on October 2, 2022 for a day of continuing education. Meet us at the fabulous The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection, watch with us OAC’s 2022 exclusive CE lectures, participate in the SCO Annual General Meeting and earn 8 CE credits.

VIEW POINT TORONTO
2022-10-02 08:00 - 15:30 | Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, 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
Optogenetics and stem cells
New research into inherited retinal diseases
Updates on innovative treatments and clinical trials

MAO Fall 2022 Continuing Education
2022-09-30 19:00 - 2022-10-02 12:45 | Elkhorn Resort, Spa and Conference Centre Onanole, Manitoba, 3 Mooswa Dr E, Onanole, Onanole, Manitoba, R0J 1N0, Canada

NBAO CE & AGM
2022-09-29 - 2022-10-01 | Hilton Garden Inn, Fredericton, 620 Queen St, Fredericton, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1C2, Canada
We are meeting Live and In Person
OD Continuing Education & Reception are Thursday
Continuing Education & Trade Show are Friday
& the Business Meeting is Saturday
Conference Venue: Fredericton Convention Centre
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Fredericton

CONNECT ALBERTA 2022
2022-09-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Landmark Cinemas, 955 Tamarack Way NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6T 0X2, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be in Alberta in September.
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at one of the luxury theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2022 exclusive continuing education lectures. You can already smell the warm popcorn mixed with butter… Do not worry, your cravings will be satisfied as concessions will be provided.
Registrations also include the access to our accredited bonus feature lecture that will be accessible on-demand from the OAC APP.

CONNECT ALBERTA 2022
2022-09-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Landmark Cinemas, 100-16061 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 3S5, Canada

CONNECT MANITOBA 2022
2022-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Cinema, Grant Park,, Unit 127 - 1120 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 2A6, Canada
Making our way over to the prairies, the Opticians Association of Canada will be hosting an event in Winnipeg on September 25, 2022 at the wonderful Grant Park Landmark Cinema. Running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM we hope to see you there from a full day of learning.

2022 New Grad Bootcamp
2022-09-25 | Virtual
New Grad Bootcamp provides recent graduates with a better understanding of optometric profession in British Columbia. The one-day seminar provides practical tools, information, and advice to ensure new ODs get the most out of their profession for years to come. This event is geared towards New Grads within their first 3 years of practice after graduation, but all are welcome to attend!

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 | 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)
