2026 Symposia Schedule

Looking for a head start on the latest innovations shaping optometry? Attend one of more than 15 industry symposia held throughout Optometry’s Meeting, where leading companies and experts share insights on the products and technologies driving the profession forward.

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2026 Symposia Schedule

Wednesday, June 17

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by Dompe
    Room 129AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Optase by Scope
    Room 132AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Abbvie
    Room 131AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    TBD
    Room 129AB

Thursday, June 18

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by Bausch + Lomb
    Room 129AB

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by EssilorLuxottica
    Room 131AB
  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by Alcon
    Room 132AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Bausch + Lomb
    Room 129AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Johnson & Johnson + HOYA
    Room 131AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Alcon
    Room 132AB

Friday, June 19

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by Bausch + Lomb
    Room 129AB

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by AbbVie
    Room 131AB

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by Dompe
    Room 132AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by CooperVision
    Room 129AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Johnson & Johnson + Tarsus
    Room 131AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Alcon
    Room 132AB

Saturday, June 20

  • 8-9 a.m. | Breakfast Symposium
    Supported by Bausch + Lomb
    Room 129AB

  • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Symposium
    Supported by Bausch + Lomb
    Room 129AB

These sessions are promotional and not for CE credit but offer valuable perspectives on emerging advancements in patient care and practice success. Complimentary breakfast or lunch will be provided for doctors and optometric staff. Students are welcome to attend on a space-available basis.

All sessions are first come, first served—no registration required. Be sure to arrive early to secure your seat and take advantage of these dynamic learning opportunities.

Note: Further sessions details are coming soon but times will remain the same.



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