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SUMMARY:4th World Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/4th-world-congress-of-optometry/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Optometric,World Conferences
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SUMMARY:ON OPTICS: OTTAWA 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our Incredible Ottawa in-person event: \n\nON OPTICS: Ottawa 2023 & Tradeshow \nSunday September 10th\, 2023 Doors open at 7:30 AM | Lectures begin at 8:30 AM \n\nCome to Ontario’s most dynamic educational experience! \nON OPTICS: Ottawa is a full day of education\, networking\, tradeshow booths and much more! \n\nThe event will be hosted at L’Excentricité Collège La Cité\, Ottawa\, ON. \n\nDon’t miss our IN-PERSON event in our nation’s capital! \nWe offer: \n✓ Reduced Registration Rate for OOA Members \n✓ COO Accredited Programming \n✓ Self-Directed Learning hours \n✓ Networking Opportunities with other Optical Professionals \n✓ As always… Awesome Meals and Snacks!
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/on-optics-ottawa-2023/
LOCATION:L’Excentricité Collège La Cité\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada
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SUMMARY:ON OPTICS: Ottawa 2023 & Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our Incredible Ottawa in-person event: \n\nON OPTICS: Ottawa 2023 & Tradeshow \nSunday September 10th\, 2023 Doors open at 7:30 AM | Lectures begin at 8:30 AM \n\nCome to Ontario’s most dynamic educational experience! \nON OPTICS: Ottawa is a full day of education\, networking\, tradeshow booths and much more! \n\nThe event will be hosted at L’Excentricité Collège La Cité\, Ottawa\, ON. \n\nDon’t miss our IN-PERSON event in our nation’s capital! \nWe offer: \n✓ Reduced Registration Rate for OOA Members \n✓ COO Accredited Programming \n✓ Self-Directed Learning hours \n✓ Networking Opportunities with other Optical Professionals \n✓ As always… Awesome Meals and Snacks
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/on-optics-ottawa-2023-tradeshow/
LOCATION:L’Excentricité Collège La Cité\, 801 Aviation Pkwy\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 4R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260523T112841
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UID:100855-1694624400-1694640600@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Connect Newfoundland and Labrador 2023 - St. John's
DESCRIPTION:Your national association\, the Opticians Association of Canada\, will be touring Newfoundland in September! \nMeet 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. \nYou 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!
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/connect-newfoundland-and-labrador-2023-st-johns/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Theatre St. John’s\, Avalon Mall\, 48 Kenmount Rd\, St. John's\, Newfoundland\, A1B 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230914T213000
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SUMMARY:Transitions Certified Live- Ottawa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/transitions-certified-live-ottawa/
LOCATION:Novotel Ottawa\, 33 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9M7
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230914T213000
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UID:101031-1694712600-1694727000@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Transitions Certified Live- Regina
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/transitions-certified-live-regina/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Regina\, 1975 Broad St\, Regina\, SK\, S4P 1Y2
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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SUMMARY:Transitions Certified Live- Halifax
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/transitions-certified-live-halifax/
LOCATION:Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel\, 1919 Upper Water St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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SUMMARY:Advances in Stem Cell Therapy
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/advances-in-stem-cell-therapy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230922T173000
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UID:101026-1695403800-1695418200@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Transitions Certified Live-Calgary
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/transitions-certified-live-calgary/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
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SUMMARY:Vision Expo West 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/vision-expo-west-2023/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, 201 Sands Ave.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928
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UID:102061-1695859200-1696118399@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:NBAO Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:We are meeting Live and In Person \nContinuing Education & Reception (Evening) – Thursday \nContinuing Education & Trade Show + Social Event (Full Day) – Friday \nContinuing Education &  AGM (1/2 Day) – Saturday
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/nbao-conference-trade-show/
LOCATION:Delta Bessborough\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
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UID:98592-1695945600-1696291199@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:Silmo Paris 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSILMO 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.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/silmo-paris-2023/
LOCATION:paris-nord villepinte parc des expositions\, ZAC Paris Nord 2\, 93420 Villepinte\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230930T150000
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UID:101432-1696064400-1696086000@www.optiknow.ca
SUMMARY:View Point Toronto 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.optiknow.ca/event/view-point-toronto-2023/
LOCATION:Novotel North York\, 3 Park Home Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2N 6L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Live Meeting
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