Schedule
Up to 38 hours of CE across the full week. Tuesday and Wednesday are the AFOS program. Thursday through Sunday are the SECO meeting. Registration packages vary by program scope. This activity, COPE Activity Number 133374, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. Course numbers and all approvals are listed with each course below.
Registration
Exhibit Hall Opening
General Session
1 hr COPE
Workshop
1 hr CE
General Session
1 hr COPE
Exhibit Hall
General Session
1 hr COPE
General Session
1 hr COPE
General Session
1 hr COPE
Exhibit Hall
Registration
Breakfast and Exhibit Hall
General Session
2 hr COPE
Exhibit Hall
Breakout Sessions
2 hr COPE
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
General Session
1 hr COPE
General Session
2 hr COPE
Exhibit Hall
General Session
1 hr COPE
Awards Ceremony and Reception
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Location: Provence 1-3
OD Breakfast Symposium
Presented by Bausch + Lomb · Not for CE credit
Course 100
Location: Normandy 3
Urgencies and Emergencies of the Anterior Segment
Approvals: COPE 105634-TD · AOA AOA1039-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388788
AFOS Poster Session
1 hr CE
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 101
Location: Normandy 3
Hormones and The Eye
Approvals: COPE 105237-SD · AOA AOA1040-SD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388781
Course 102
Location: Normandy 3
Insights into Treating Chronic Lid Inflammation from Blepharitis to Rosacea
Approvals: COPE 105238-TD · AOA AOA1041-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388808
Location: Provence 1-3
OD Lunch Symposium
Presented by Bausch + Lomb · Not for CE credit
Course 103
Location: Normandy 3
Differentiating Keratitis
Approvals: COPE 105239-TD · AOA AOA10142-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1390067
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 104
Location: Normandy 3
Anterior Segment Grand Rounds
Approvals: COPE 105635-TD · AOA AOA1043-TD · CE Broker FL 20-1405548 · SC, TX 20-1389039
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 105
Location: Normandy 3
Preoperative Ocular Surface Disease Management: Maximizing the Patient's Surgical Outcomes and Visual Results
Approvals: COPE 105240-TD · AOA AOA1044-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1389199
Jobson Optical Group Presents
Location: Provence 1-3
The AI Revolution: Stop Watching — Start Doing
This event is not for CE credit.
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Location: Provence 1-3
OD Breakfast Symposium
Presented by Bausch + Lomb · Not for CE credit
Course 106
Location: Normandy 3
Ocular Side Effects of Systemic Medications
Approvals: COPE 105636-PH · AOA AOA1045-PH · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388824
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 107
Location: Normandy 3
Aesthetics and the Ocular Surface
Approvals: COPE 105241-TD · AOA AOA1046-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388784
Course 108
Location: Normandy 3
Updates in Ocular Surface Disease Treatments for 2026
Approvals: COPE 105242-TD · AOA AOA1047-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388785
Location: Provence 1-3
OD Lunch Symposium
Presented by Alcon · Not for CE credit
Course 109
Location: Normandy 3
Update on AMD
Approvals: COPE 105243-TD · AOA AOA1048-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1395917
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 110
Location: Normandy 3
Refer or Relax: Retina
Approvals: COPE 105244-TD · AOA AOA1049-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388789
Course 111
Location: Normandy 3
Update on Diabetes
Approvals: COPE 105245-SD · AOA AOA1050-SD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388811
Location: Alexxa's, Paris casino level
Eye to Eye Friday Night Reception
Alexxa’s at Paris Las Vegas · Open bar and light bites · Not for CE credit
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Location: Provence 1-3
OD Breakfast Symposium
Presented by Alcon · Not for CE credit
Course 112
Location: Normandy 3
Refer or Relax: Macula
Approvals: COPE 105246-TD · AOA AOA1051-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388786
Course 113
Location: Normandy 3
Uveitis: Case Contemplations & Review
Approvals: COPE 105774-TD · AOA AOA1052-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1395919
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Location: Provence 1-3
OD Lunch Symposium
Presented by Bausch + Lomb · Not for CE credit
Course 114
Location: Normandy 3
Co-management Conundrums
Approvals: COPE 106563-GO · AOA AOA1053-GO · CE Broker FL 20-1404735 · SC, TX 20-1388815
Course 115
Location: Normandy 3
I've Got a Case of What? Sexually Transmitted Diseases and the Eye
Approvals: COPE 105775-TD · AOA AOA1054-TD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1392310
Course 116
Location: Normandy 3
Cutting Edge Cataract and Glaucoma Care
Approvals: COPE 106564-PO · AOA AOA1055-PO · CE Broker FL 20-1403749 · SC, TX 20-1388816
Course 119
Location: Normandy 3
Mitigating Malpractice
Approvals: COPE 100619-EJ · AOA AOA1058-EJ · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1388818
Course 117
Location: Normandy 3
Inadequate Flow to Make the Eye Go: Ocular Ischemic Syndrome and Beyond
Approvals: COPE 105460-SD · AOA AOA1056-SD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1390455
Course 118
Location: Normandy 3
It's Not Rare When It's in Your Exam Chair
Approvals: COPE 105776-SD · AOA AOA1057-SD · CE Broker FL, SC, TX 20-1391002
Tentative schedule — all times and sessions subject to change. Accreditation status current as of September 13, 2026. Approvals are at the discretion of state boards and accrediting agencies; verify with your licensing board before attending.
Up to 25 hours of CE for Opticians, Paraoptometrics and Technicians. Latest course, symposium, presenter, and CE status information is reflected below; schedule details remain subject to change. Georgia Board of Opticians approval GBDO-26-0002 applies to all AHP courses. Kentucky pre-approves all SECO courses, and Arizona, Nevada and Tennessee accept ABO/NCLE-approved courses.
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Alcon AHP Breakfast Symposium
Presented by Alcon · Not for CE credit
Course 200
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Insurance Matters
Joy Gibb, ABOC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S25N011 · AOA Para CW-0012-25 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389311 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 201
Location: Provence 4 & 5
How to Motivate, Reward, and Retain Employees
Joy Gibb, ABOC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S25N078 · AOA Para PM-0075-25 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389314 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Bausch + Lomb AHP Lunch Symposium
Presented by Bausch + Lomb · Not for CE credit
Course 202
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Contact Lens Language for the Patient and Professional
Joy Gibb, ABOC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST25N101-2 · NCLE CT26N061-2 · AOA Para CL-0012-25 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389327 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 203
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Unleash Your PHA-BULOUS
Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC; Bill J. Gerber, BA
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S25N105 · NCLE C25N028 · AOA Para PM-0021-26 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389328 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 204
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Mastering Optical Dispensary Tools
Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST26N119-2 · NCLE CT26N060-2 · AOA Para OP-0029-26 · CE Broker FL 20-1390430 · SC 20-1403410 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 205
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Juggling is for Clowns
Michael Gatti, ABOC, NCLEC, LDO
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S25N058 · NCLE C25N035 · AOA Para PM-0022-26 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389318 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Jobson Optical Group Presents
Location: Provence 1-3
The AI Revolution: Stop Watching — Start Doing
This event is not for CE credit.
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Course 305
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Conflict Management & Difficult Conversations
Patrick Stifter, OD
Presented by EssilorLuxottica · 1 hour of CE · AHP Breakfast Symposium
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S26N063 · NCLE C26N010 · AOA Para PM-0024-26 · CE Broker FL 20-1390477 · SC 20-1396111 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 206
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Patient Buying Behavior: Patients Don't Buy Products, They Buy Experiences
Patrick Stifter, OD
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S26N057 · CE Broker FL 20-1390464 · SC 20-1403421 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 207
Location: Provence 4 & 5
First Impressions to Lasting Loyalty
Patrick Stifter, OD
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S26N058 · AOA Para PM-0023-26 · CE Broker FL 20-1390465 · SC 20-1403425 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 208
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Demystifying Myopia Management for the Optical Team
Patrick Stifter, OD
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST26N116-2 · NCLE CT26N057-2 · AOA Para ED-0027-26 · CE Broker FL 20-1390467 · SC 20-1403416 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 307
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Controlling the Curve: The Science Behind Slowing Myopia Progression
Patrick Stifter, OD
Presented by EssilorLuxottica · 1 hour of CE · AHP Lunch Symposium
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST26N118-2 · NCLE CT26N059-2 · AOA Para ED-0028-26 · CE Broker FL 20-1390478 · SC 20-1403431 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 209
Location: Provence 4 & 5
How the Eye Works
Joy Gibb, ABOC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 1
Approvals: ABO ST26N120-1 · NCLE CT26N062-1 · AOA Para AP-0006-26 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389330 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Normandy 1-2
Exhibit Hall Break — Prizes / Coffee / Beverages
Course 210
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Dramatically Grow Sales Through Digital Marketing!
Bill J. Gerber, BA
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S26N061 · CE Broker FL 20-1390468 · SC 20-1403418 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 211
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Frame Selection and Styling Techniques
Joy Gibb, ABOC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST25N141-2 · AOA Para OP-0017-25 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389320 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Location: Alexxa's, Paris casino level
Eye to Eye Friday Night Reception
Alexxa’s at Paris Las Vegas · Open bar and light bites · Not for CE credit
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Course 309
Location: Provence 4 & 5
How We Visualize Our Reality
Rachel Buckner
Presented by HOYA · 1 hour of CE · AHP Breakfast Symposium
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST24N029-2 · AOA Para OP-0046-25 · CE Broker FL 20-1390479 · SC 20-1323829 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 212
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Selling What Patients Can't See
Michael Gatti, ABOC, NCLEC, LDO; Bill Gerber, BA
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST26N122-2 · CE Broker FL 20-1390469 · SC 20-1403426 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 213
Location: Provence 4 & 5
The Ultimate Patient Magnet
Rachel Buckner
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S24N148 · NCLE C25N032 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389322 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Registration and Badge Pickup
Versailles Tower, Second Floor
Course 311
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Differentiate Your Practice: Create A Magical Experience
Michael Gatti, ABOC, NCLEC, LDO
Presented by HOYA · 1 hour of CE · AHP Lunch Symposium
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S23N148 · AOA Para PM-0025-26 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389347 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 214
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Pure Optics: Jeopardy Reimagined
Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST25N089-2 · NCLE CT25N056-2 · AOA Para GO-13-26 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389323 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 215
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Enhancing the Optician's Arsenal: Exploring Digital Fitting Measurements
Michael Gatti, ABOC, NCLEC, LDO
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 1
Approvals: ABO ST26N117-1 · NCLE CT26N058-1 · CE Broker FL 20-1390473 · SC 20-1403428 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 216
Location: Provence 4 & 5
Modern Myopia Intervention Strategies
Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Ophthalmic · Level 2
Approvals: ABO ST26N024-2 · NCLE CT26N010-2 · AOA Para OP-0004-26 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389345 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 217
Location: Provence 4 & 5
The Three Ps to Eyecare: People, Product, and Process
Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S25N059 · AOA Para PM-0059-25 · CE Broker FL, SC 20-1389346 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Course 218
Location: Provence 4 & 5
The New Rules of Optical Merchandising; Double Your Sales!
Bill Gerber, BA
ABO/NCLE Type & Level: Non-Ophthalmic
Approvals: ABO S26N059 · CE Broker FL 20-1390495 · SC 20-1403430 · GA Board GBDO-26-0002
Tentative schedule — all times and sessions subject to change. Accreditation status current as of September 13, 2026. Approvals are at the discretion of state boards and accrediting agencies; verify with your licensing board before attending.