Badge pickup, free Board Review, Career Fair details, and your complete SECO guide.
Thank you for registering for SECO 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. To help make your SECO experience even better, please take a moment to review the highlighted conference information, featured sessions, and events below.
Explore SECO 2026 with our Event Guide and Course Grids. Click the buttons below to view and/or download.
All confirmed registrants will receive an email on Monday, February 23rd, with instructions for downloading your QR code to your device for easy access to print your badge on site. You may also have your badge printed at the SECO Registration Desk located on Level 4 outside the Sidney Marcus Auditorium in the Georgia World Congress Center. The registration desk will open on Wednesday at 7:00 AM.
GETTING TO THE GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
The SECO Congress will be located in Building A. We recommend you make your parking reservations in advance! The Georgia World Congress Center provides ample parking for the event. Select the SECO 2026 event option, and the Red Deck is the closest in proximity to Building A where SECO is being held.
A marathon will take place in downtown Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday during SECO 2026. While we have been advised that the race should not have an impact on parking in the red deck at the GWCC, we encourage you to arrive early to ensure you reach your classes and events on time. Please allow extra travel time, especially if driving or using rideshare services, and check local traffic updates for the most efficient routes.
COURSE HANDOUTS
Don't forget to download the course handouts and SECO 2026 mobile app available on both iOS and Android to have the meeting at your fingertips! Search for "SECO365".
FEATURED STUDENT EDUCATION AND EVENTS
BLENDED PART 1 SECO STUDENT BOARD REVIEW PROGRAM
We are excited to once again offer this rapid-fire, interactive prep course for all students, an excellent opportunity to assess your strengths and weaknesses as you prepare for Part I. You may register for the Board Review for FREE via your registration dashboard or at the SECO Registration Desk on-site.
With a concentration in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, the program consists of 14 hours, including 3 hours of concentrated review sessions at SECO 2026 on Saturday, February 28th. You can access 11 hours online at attendseco.com/students.
FREE STUDENT & RESIDENT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SYMPOSIUMS*
*Travel Grant: Participation Required
The Saturday, February 28th Breakfast and Lunch Symposiums provide an opportunity for students and residents to engage with industry leaders to discuss advances in ophthalmic healthcare while enjoying a complimentary meal.
SECO PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES RECRUITING FAIR*
*Travel Grant: Participation Required
Are you ready to discover the diverse career paths available in optometry? Join us at the SECO 2026 Professional Opportunities Recruiting Fair during SECO 2026 and connect with industry leaders excited to share their insights into the profession.
Saturday, February 28, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM SECO 2026 Exhibit Hall, Optometry's MarketplaceYoung Professionals' Forum Booth
SECO SHOWDOWN: OPTOMETRY EDITION*
*Travel Grant: Participation Required
Join the fun at SECO's Family Feud-style showdown, hosted by SECO's own Dr. Paul C. Ajamian! Watch as ten optometry students go head-to-head in a thrilling competition, battling it out for a chance to win a grand prize of $2,500!
Saturday, February 28, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Optometry's Marketplace Exhibit Hall
Young Professionals' Forum Booth
JOURNEY THROUGH OPTOMETRY STUDENT RECEPTION
Join us for this student-focused session designed to provide guidance navigating optometric career paths! Hear from ODs from diverse practice settings about real-world experience and get actionable tips, interact through live Q&A, and network with mentors and peers.
Saturday February 28th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Room 404/405
Sponsored in part by
FUTURES IN FOCUS: VIP STUDENT RECEPTION
Join SECO for the Futures in Focus VIP Student Reception, a VIP event for students and residents at the Georgia Aquarium. Connect with leaders shaping the profession, network with peers, and build relationships that support your career development.
The evening includes complimentary refreshments, prize drawings, and access to the SECO Saturday Night at the Georgia Aquarium immediately following the reception. Students may get their wristband for this event at the SECO Information Desk (located inside the exhibit hall).
Saturday February 28th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Georgia Aquarium
Oceans Ballroom Entrance
Sponsored in part by
Experience one of the world's largest aquariums after hours. Walk through the Ocean Voyager tunnel beneath whale sharks and manta rays. Network with colleagues surrounded by over 10 million gallons of water and thousands of marine animals.
Enjoy our signature drink "The Rouse Reef," snap photos at our photo booth, capture memories at countless photo ops throughout the aquarium.
Further details on entry location and map will be provided on-site.
Please stop by the SECO Exhibit Hall Information Booth to pick up your entry wristband and complimentary drink tickets.
Friday, February 27th
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 28th
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Dress Code: Casual to Dressy Casual
This is YOUR night! Dress however you feel most comfortable. Dressy casual, casual with tropical flair (tropical prints welcome), or your favorite comfortable casual attire - it's all perfect. The aquarium is climate-controlled inside. Don't miss our photo booth and countless photo ops throughout the venue!
OPTOMETRY'S MARKETPLACE™ EXHIBIT HALL
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday, February 27th
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 28th
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL SPECIALS
Don’t miss out on the SECO 2026 Exhibit Hall Specials including new product or technology launches and special events hosted by our exhibitors. SEE SPECIALS
Introducing "We're Not Selling, We're Winning" Book by Dr. Kurt T. Steele
Saturday, February 28
BUZZ Lounge 🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎓 Students receive a complimentary copy of the book with their student ID
What if the secret to building a multi-million-dollar practice isn't chasing patients—it's making your team so happy they become your competitive advantage?
Dr. Kurt Steele transformed his struggling $280,000 practice into a thriving multi-million dollar business while working just 3.2 days a week. His revolutionary approach proves you can achieve extraordinary success with regular business hours when you put your team first.
In We're Not Selling, We're Winning, Dr. Steele shares his proven "Courage + Data + Faith" framework for building practices that thrive for generations. This is about creating something worth keeping.
SALE FOR SIGHT
You are exclusively invited to attend the Sale for Sight benefitting the Foundation! This is a great opportunity to shop across many EssilorLuxottica brands at SECO. Shop while supplies last! Limit 10 frames per purchase. Located near the entrance to the exhibit hall.
BUZZ LOUNGE
Step into the heart of the action at Optometry’s Marketplace™ Exhibit Hall and recharge in the Buzz Lounge! Whether you’re browsing the latest innovations or networking with industry leaders, the Buzz Lounge offers a refreshing selection of drinks to fuel your experience.
Visit SECO’s Surgical and Aesthetics Skills Education Pavilion in Optometry’s Marketplace™ Exhibit Hall for free demonstrations. Feature areas and educational presentations will include laser procedures, cryosurgery, Botox, anesthesia, Suturing, and Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis. Developed in partnership with the American Society of Optometric Surgeons.
HANDS-ON LEARNING AT SECO 2026
Looking to enhance your skills with hands-on training? SECO's interactive workshops are a great way to gain practical experience, and we may have a few seats available! If you're interested in adding a workshop to your registration, you can stop by the registration desk to check availability.
POSTER SESSIONS
See the latest optometric research and case reports from students, residents, faculty, and practicing optometrists at the SECO 2026 Multimedia Poster Program. These posters take advantage of technology to deliver a dynamic presentation that is far beyond the posters of old. Be sure to check them out inside the Optometry's Marketplace™. Presenters will be available for questions.
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