Upcoming Eyecare Industry Events
Stay up to date with the top eyecare industry trade shows and conferences taking place across the United States and Canada. Mark your calendar for these premier events bringing together optometrists, opticians, and eyecare professionals for continuing education, networking, and the latest in eyewear and practice technology.
UNITED STATES
September 30 – October 3, 2026 | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. The American Academy of Optometry's flagship annual meeting featuring clinical education, research, and exhibits.
AOA Practice Growth & Advocacy Conference – Chicago, IL
September 16 – 19, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois. A new multi-faceted event from the American Optometric Association combining clinical sessions with advocacy and practice-growth programming.
March 3 – 7, 2027 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia. One of the largest optometric continuing education congresses in the country, drawing thousands of eyecare professionals each year.
Vision Expo 2027 – Las Vegas, NV
March 10 – 13, 2027 | The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada. The newly unified Vision Expo brings together eyewear, eyecare technology, and continuing education under one roof.
Optometry's Meeting 2027 – Boston, MA
June 16 – 19, 2027 | Boston, Massachusetts. The American Optometric Association's premier annual meeting for continuing education and networking.
CANADA
NBAO Continuing Education, Trade Show & AGM – Saint John, NB
October 1 – 3, 2026 | Saint John, New Brunswick. Hosted by the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists, featuring continuing education sessions and a trade show floor.
Salon Vision 2026 – Montreal, QC
October 2 – 3, 2026 | Montreal, Quebec. A leading Quebec optical trade show for eyecare and eyewear professionals.
Focus ON Optics 2026 – North York, ON
October 18, 2026 | Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Rd, North York, Ontario. The Ontario Opticians Association's annual conference, celebrating the association's 80th anniversary.
AAO Annual Conference & Optifair – Calgary, AB
October 29 – 31, 2026 | Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta. The Alberta Association of Optometrists' annual conference paired with Optifair, one of Canada's largest optical trade shows.
NSAO 2026 Conference & Vision Showcase – Wolfville, NS
November 5 – 8, 2026 | Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists' annual conference and vision showcase.
40th CAO Congress – Saskatoon, SK
July 7 – 10, 2027 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Canadian Association of Optometrists' national congress, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
REGIONAL & STATE/PROVINCIAL EVENTS
A selection of regional, state, and provincial optometric and opticians association shows and continuing education conferences across the USA and Canada.
UNITED STATES
November 7 – 8, 2026 | Westin Dallas Galleria, Dallas, Texas. A regional continuing education meeting and trade show hosted by the Texas Optometric Association.
Monterey Symposium 2026 – Monterey, CA
October 23 – 25, 2026 | Monterey Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Monterey, California. The California Optometric Association's flagship regional symposium and exhibit hall.
EastWest Eye Conference 2026 – Columbus, OH
October 14 – 17, 2026 | Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, Ohio. A large regional CE conference and trade show hosted by the Ohio Optometric Association.
IOA Annual Meeting 2026 – Springfield, IL
August 27 – 29, 2026 | President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & BOS Center, Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois Optometric Association's annual statewide meeting for continuing education and networking.
POA Fall Conference 2026 – Hershey, PA
October 30 – November 1, 2026 | Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania. A regional CE conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association.
NYSOA Innovation Vision Conference 2027 – Huntington, NY
April 16 – 18, 2027 | Hilton Long Island Huntington Hotel, Huntington, New York. The New York State Optometric Association's annual conference for optometrists across the state.
Gold Coast Educational Retreat 2027 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 23 – 24, 2027 | Omni Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A long-running local CE retreat hosted by the Broward County Optometric Association.
September 11 – 13, 2026 | Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. Professional Opticians of Florida's regional showcase featuring continuing education, an optical trade show, and evening networking events.
Midwest Spec-Fest + Professional Development Event – Perrysburg, OH
September 19 – 20, 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, Ohio. A Midwest regional continuing education event and trade show with professional development sessions.
Midwest Spec-Fest + Professional Development Event – Dublin, OH
October 3 – 4, 2026 | Marriott Columbus Northwest, 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, Ohio. A Midwest regional continuing education event and trade show with professional development sessions.
CANADA
OAO Symposium & InfoMart 2027 – Toronto, ON
April 16 – 18, 2027 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. The Ontario Association of Optometrists' annual symposium and trade show.
BCDO Annual Conference & Optofair 2027 – Vancouver, BC
April 30 – May 2, 2027 | JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia. BC Doctors of Optometry's annual conference and optical trade show.
One Vision Convention 2027 – Winnipeg, MB
April 23 – 24, 2027 | RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Manitoba Association of Optometrists' annual continuing education convention and trade show.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Stay informed about major international optical and eyewear trade shows that draw exhibitors and attendees from around the world.
Silmo Paris 2026 – Paris, France
September 25 – 28, 2026 | Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France. Since 1967, the unmissable gathering for the international eyewear and optics industry, bringing together brands, innovations, and emerging talent.
Silmo Istanbul 2026 – Istanbul, Türkiye
November 18 – 21, 2026 | Istanbul, Türkiye. A leading optical fair bridging Europe and Asia, serving as a key trade platform for Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
January 29 – 31, 2027 | Fairground Munich (Messe München), Munich, Germany. An international trade fair for optics, eyewear design, and eyecare products.
February 6 – 8, 2027 | Fiera Milano, Rho, Milan, Italy. One of the world's largest eyewear trade shows, with over 1,200 exhibitors from 50 countries spanning the entire optical supply chain.
100% Optical 2027 – London, UK
February 27 – March 1, 2027 | Excel London, United Kingdom. The UK's leading annual optical event, organized in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP), featuring the latest in eyewear, contact lenses, and technology alongside CPD-accredited education.
Dates, locations, and formats are set by each organization and may change. Please confirm details on each event's official website before finalizing travel plans.