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July 17-19, 2026JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa |
2026 Speakers Professional Opticians of Florida admiringly thanks our Vision Preview speakers for sharing their time, talent and valued knowledge with us. Stephen Apat, LDO, ABOC Sponsored by: QLDS
Professor Emeritus Ed August, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: Bolle & ABB
Aaron Brockner, MBA, ABOC Sponsored by: EssilorLuxottica
Vince Cottone, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: POF
Anna Cox, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: VSP / Altair
Roxana Dreger, BS, ABOC Sponsored by: Transitions Bill Gerber, CEO, BA, ABOC Sponsored by: OMG! Optical Marketing Group
Stacie Hart-Sidwell, BS, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: 20/20NOW Josh Hazle, BS Sponsored by: Transitions Barbara Malobabich, BS, ABOC Sponsored by: IOT
Jeanne Parker, BA, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: POF
Assoc. Professor Laurie O’Keefe Pierce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEC Sponsored by: IOT
Elliott Rashard, ABOC Sponsored by: Transitions
Wes Stuart, BA, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC, COPA Sponsored by: POF Nick Veliz, BA, ABOC Sponsored by: Zeiss
Phernell Walker, MBA, LDO, ABOM, NCLEC Sponsored by: POF
Professional Opticians of Florida admiringly thanks our Vision Preview speakers for sharing their time, talent and valued knowledge with us. Stephen Apat, LDO, ABOC Sponsored by: QLDS
Professor Emeritus Ed August, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: Bolle & ABB
Aaron Brockner, MBA, ABOC Sponsored by: EssilorLuxottica
Vince Cottone, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: POF
Anna Cox, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: VSP / Altair
Roxana Dreger, BS, ABOC Sponsored by: Transitions Bill Gerber, CEO, BA, ABOC Sponsored by: OMG! Optical Marketing Group
Stacie Hart-Sidwell, BS, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: 20/20NOW Josh Hazle, BS Sponsored by: Transitions Barbara Malobabich, BS, ABOC Sponsored by: IOT
Jeanne Parker, BA, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: POF
Assoc. Professor Laurie O’Keefe Pierce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEC Sponsored by: IOT
Elliott Rashard, ABOC Sponsored by: Transitions
Stacie Hart-Sidwell, BS, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Sponsored by: 20/20NOW
Wes Stuart, BA, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC, COPA Sponsored by: POF
Phernell Walker, MBA, LDO, ABOM, NCLEC Sponsored by: POF
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Exhibits Open Saturday11:30am - 1:30pm & 5 - 6:30pm
If you are interested in meeting new clients by exhibiting your company's products at this event click here to register online, or download and complete the 2026 Vision Preview Exhibitor Registration Form Exhibitor Move in: Friday 7pm-9pm Saturday 8am-11am Show Hours: Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm 5pm-6:30pm Exhibitor Move Out: Saturday 7pm-11pm Is your company interested in even more exposure? Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities!!
New Background Screening Requirement – Easy Onsite Option As of July 1, 2025, healthcare practitioners must complete fingerprinting and background screening for licensure and renewal. POF has partnered with Broward Live Scan to offer convenient onsite Level 2 background checks at all regional events. Select your event → Click “Level 2 Background Check” → Choose a date and time. Cost: $90 cash - paid to provider onsite | $92.61 credit card |
