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2012 Executive Summit
RITZ CARLTON | KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI
January 25-27, 2012
Thank you for attending The Vision Council's 2012 Executive Summit, held January 25-27, in Key Biscayne, Florida. This year's meeting delivered a dynamic combination of hot-topic panel discussions, division meetings, keynotes featuring top-level speakers, and numerous opportunities for C-level networking. Focusing on innovation, market trends and idea implementation, the concepts and strategies from the Summit are vital to the continued growth and success of our members' companies.
As the largest gathering of supply side leaders from the Optical Industry, the Summit also ensures that The Vision Council's programs continue to align with the diverse needs and interests of its membership, and the industry, in 2012 and beyond.
Meeting Notes
General Session - Business Meeting
Annual Member Meeting Minutes (DOC) *Coming Soon
Physician Payment Sunshine Act/Healthcare Reform
Industry Panel: Strategies in a Digital Age
Facilitated by:
- Mike Hundert, CEO, REM Eyewear
Executive Summit Program Committee Chairman
Panelists:
- John Graham, senior vice president & general manager, Glasses.com
- Aaron Magness, vice president of marketing, Coastal Contacts Inc.
- Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, Dipl., vice president of customer development, Essilor of America, Inc.
- Scott MacGuffie, vice president of operations, Smith Optics
- Joe E. Ellis, OD, immediate past president, American Optometric Association
- Mike Francesconi, vice president, Katz & Klein, Inc.
- Claudio Gottardi, president & CEO, Marchon Eyewear, Inc.
Division Updates
- Lens Processing Technology Division Meeting (DOC) *Coming Soon
- Lens Division Meeting (DOC)
- OLA/Optical Lab Division Meeting (DOC)
- Eyewear & Accessories Division Meeting (DOC)
Keynote Speakers:
Boasting a ninety-six percent forecast accuracy rate, Brian Beaulieu, co-author of Make Your Move, provided a comprehensive analysis of the optical industry, identifying the top ten trends and make-your-move moments.
In his keynote address, Beating the Competition through Marketplace Disruption, Adam Hartung revealed four steps to turn an organization in a new direction, seize opportunity in a turbulent market, and launch new growth and innovation.
Facilitated Breakouts
Breakout # 1
Social Media Trends and More Presentation
Dean Browell, PhD, executive vice president, Feedback Agency
Breakout # 2
Innovation Implementation Workshop
Adam Hartung, managing partner, Spark Partners
Additional Resources
The Vision Council's 2011 Annual Report
To view the 2011 Annual Report (PDF), please click here.
Attendees
To view a list of attendees as of January 26, 2012, click here.
International Vision Expo East
- Show Committee PowerPoint Presentation - January 25, 2012 (PDF)
- Vision Expo East 2012 - What's New (PDF)
- 2012 Vision Expo East Partners
For additional information on The Vision Council's annual Executive Summit, please contact Rene Soltis-Shepherd, The Vision Council senior director of meetings and education, at rsoltis@thevisioncouncil.org or at (703) 740-1096.
