Optometry’s Meeting® 2026 Symposia Schedule

Optometry’s Meeting® 2026 Symposia Schedule

Optometry’s Meeting® 2026 Symposia Schedule

Overview

The Symposia Program at Optometry’s Meeting® 2026 features 15+ industry-sponsored sessions highlighting the latest innovations, products, and technologies shaping the optometry profession.

These sessions are led by leading companies and experts and are designed to provide valuable insights into patient care and practice advancement.

Important Notes:

  • Symposia sessions are non-CE (not eligible for continuing education credit)
  • Complimentary meals (breakfast or lunch) are provided for doctors and optometric staff
  • Students may attend on a space-available basis
  • No pre-registration required (first come, first served)
  • Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure seating

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Breakfast Symposium

  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM
  • Supported by: Dompé
  • Location: Room 129AB

Lunch Symposia (12:00 – 1:00 PM)

  • Supported by: Optase by Scope — Room 132AB
  • Supported by: AbbVie — Room 131AB
  • TBD — Room 129AB

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Breakfast Symposia (8:00 – 9:00 AM)

  • Bausch + Lomb — Room 129AB
  • EssilorLuxottica — Room 131AB
  • Alcon — Room 132AB

Lunch Symposia (12:00 – 1:00 PM)

  • Bausch + Lomb — Room 129AB
  • Johnson & Johnson + HOYA — Room 131AB
  • Alcon — Room 132AB

Friday, June 19, 2026

Breakfast Symposia (8:00 – 9:00 AM)

  • Bausch + Lomb — Room 129AB
  • AbbVie — Room 131AB
  • Dompé — Room 132AB

Lunch Symposia (12:00 – 1:00 PM)

  • CooperVision — Room 129AB
  • Johnson & Johnson + Tarsus — Room 131AB
  • Alcon — Room 132AB

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Breakfast Symposium

  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM
  • Bausch + Lomb — Room 129AB

Lunch Symposium

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  • Bausch + Lomb — Room 129AB

Additional Information

  • Session topics and details may be updated; however, scheduled times will remain consistent
  • Use the interactive event map (also available via the event platform/app) to locate symposium rooms and exhibit areas
  • Symposia are part of the broader Optometry’s Meeting®, held June 17–20, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona

Need Help?

For questions about symposia attendance or scheduling, contact the Optometry’s Meeting support team via email - optometrysmeeting@aoa.org.


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