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| May 29-31, 2026Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa, Palm Harbor, FL |
Professional Opticians of Florida admiringly thanks our West Coast Better Vision Conference 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
Bill Gerber, CEO, BA, ABOC Sponsored by: OMG! Optical Marketing Group
Josh Hazle, BS, ABOC Sponsored by: Transitions
Tina Lahti, 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 | Trade Show
Exhibits Open Saturday11:45am - 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
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 |
