SECO 2025: The Ultimate Eye Care Event Returns to Atlanta! By the Profession, for the Profession
ATLANTA, GA – February 26 – March 2, 2025 – SECO International proudly announces the return of one of the world’s leading optometry conferences, SECO 2025, hosted at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This must-attend event will once again serve as the epicenter of innovation, education, and networking for Optometrists, Allied Healthcare Professionals, and industry leaders from across the globe.
For over a century, SECO has been deeply committed to driving the eye care profession forward. That’s more than 100 years of delivering top-notch education and hands-on training; opportunities to forge meaningful connections and impactful partnerships; and access to the latest research, innovations, and techniques in the eye care profession. A mission-driven, non-profit organization that continually reinvests into programs to further the eye care community and provide an event rooted in authenticity — an event built by the profession, for the profession. It’s just one reason SECO stands out in a landscape full of for-profit conferences and serves as the premier annual gathering for thousands of eye care experts, industry specialists, and Allied Healthcare Professionals (Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Technicians and Practice Administrators). For 100 years, you’ve been our greatest investment — that vision will never change.
SECO 2025 Highlights:
Keynote Kickoff: The Expansion of Eyecare – What’s New and What’s Next?
SECO 2025 opens with an inspiring keynote session titled “The Expansion of Eyecare: What’s New and What’s Next?”, which will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the profession. Join us to explore the future of eyecare innovation as we dive into the latest in emerging AI, diagnostics, wearable tech, pharma, and surgical advancements.
Breakfast Sessions: Glaucoma, Dry Eye, and Myopia
Enhance your SECO experience with three critical breakfast sessions on Glaucoma, Dry Eye, and Myopia, delivered in an engaging discuss-and-debate format. These sessions, scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, provide a unique opportunity to delve into pressing clinical issues.
Exclusive Groundbreaking Educational Sessions
SECO 2025 will introduce a lineup of never-before-seen educational sessions designed to explore the latest in disease diagnosis, treatment, and practice management strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge clinical advancements, breakthroughs in technology, and business strategies to enhance their practice.
MedPRO360: Master the Business of Eye Care
The highly anticipated MedPRO360 conference returns, bringing a business-focused curriculum integrated into SECO’s broader offerings. This year, MedPRO360 will feature new AI-focused sessions, including an immersive AI workshop that will provide practical tools for integrating artificial intelligence into daily practice management.
Laser Procedures Certification Program
SECO has partnered with Northeastern State University’s Oklahoma College of Optometry to bring a 16-hr. laser skills certification program to the 2025 conference in Atlanta. Attendees can enhance their expertise in the latest ophthalmic procedures with a combination of in-depth didactic lectures and hands-on training.
Special Session on Interventional Glaucoma with Dr. Arkadiy Yadgarov
A must-attend session, Interventional Glaucoma: Empowering Optometry, led by the esteemed Dr. Arkadiy Yadgarov, will focus on the latest advancements in glaucoma management and how optometrists can play a pivotal role in interventional care.
Advanced Learning: JCAHPO courses for Ophthalmic Technicians return to SECO 2025
For Allied Healthcare Personnel, SECO 2025 offers nine hours of JCAHPO-accredited advanced training, ensuring ophthalmic technicians remain at the forefront of ophthalmic patient care.
NBEO Part 1 Board Review for Students
Optometry students will benefit from SECO’s new blended NBEO Part 1 Board Review, combining in-person sessions with online content. This focused prep course will cover critical areas such as anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology, free!
Optometry’s Marketplace™ Exhibit Hall
Explore the latest products and innovations at Optometry’s Marketplace™, where over 900 leading brands will showcase new frames, lenses, medical equipment and services. Engage in live demos, interact with suppliers, and discover tools to elevate your practice.
Networking and Social Events
SECO 2025 is not only about education—it’s also the perfect platform for networking. Attend events like the SECO Showdown: Optometry edition, Friday Night Party, Student Networking Events, and the Saturday Night President’s Celebration, where you can forge new connections and strengthen existing relationships.
Why Attend SECO 2025?
- Over 200 hours of education designed to meet the needs of doctors, opticians, paraoptometrics, technicians, practice administrators, and students.
- Earn up to 42 hours of CE credits for ODs and up to 33 hours of CE for AHPs (Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Technicians and Practice Administrators), including exclusive access to SECO University with 400+ on-demand classes for a full year.
- Interactive workshops, including hands-on sessions at the Surgical & Aesthetics Skills Education Pavilion.
- AI and technology insights to keep your practice at the cutting edge.
Registration
Don’t miss out on this unrivaled opportunity to gain new insights, expand your network, and advance your career. Register today at attendseco.com and be part of the future of eye care!
For press inquiries or further details, contact SECO International at info@attendseco.com.
About SECO International:
SECO International is a non-profit organization committed to providing leading education worldwide for eye care professionals. For over 100 years, SECO has provided high-quality education, networking opportunities, and innovative solutions for eye care professionals. SECO 2025 continues this legacy, bringing together the global eye care community to inspire progress and elevate patient care.