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Optical Lab Division Meeting

Welcome to the event details pages for the Optical Lab Division meeting!

The Optical Lab Division meeting will be held October 2-5 in Las Vegas. This is the place where labs get together to conduct business with their suppliers and network with other labs.

2013 Optical Lab Division Meeting

• 2013 Highlights
• Schedule of Events and Lab-Focused Education
• Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame
• Registration Details
• Additional Information

2013 Highlights

• No Cost Participation! The registration fee has been waived for all members of The Vision Council. In addition, members can request a free ticket to the prestigious Hall of Fame banquet.
• We've scheduled more than 12-hours of dedicated networking time.
• Optical lab events and education kick-off on Wednesday afternoon.
• The education program features thought leaders, specialized experts and panelists tackling six trending industry topics of importance to labs.

The Optical Lab Division meeting is the complete lab event. Each component, from education to exclusive receptions and events, has been custom-designed to help lab professionals grow and succeed. Combined with the continuing education and expansive exhibits at International Vision Expo West - the largest ophthalmic event in the Americas - the Optical Lab Division meeting provides the perfect setting for you to hear about hot topics, network with labs and test drive equipment before implementing new ideas and technologies into your business.

Schedule of Events and Lab-Focused Education

* There is no cost to attend the Optical Lab Division meeting for members of The Vision Council. Members who register for the event will receive complimentary access to all breakfasts, lunches and educational programming.

Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame

Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations

Keeping with the tradition that the Optical Laboratories Association began in 2000, the Optical Lab Division's Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame nominating committee is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame.

All nominations will be reviewed by a committee of previous inductees and other long-standing individuals in the optical community. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their contribution to the optical laboratory industry. The nomination period will close on May 31, 2013.

• 2013 Nominating Committee Guidelines
• 2013 Nomination Form
• Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame, Past Honorees

This year's inductees will be recognized at the 14th Annual Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame banquet on Oct. 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas.

Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame Banquet

All members of the optical lab community are invited to attend the 14th Annual Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame Banquet and presentation of the Directors' Choice Award, recognizing those who have participated in the establishment of the wholesale optical industry. This signature event will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 - 9:30p.m., at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. To be part of the celebration you must reserve a ticket*.

*Hall of Fame tickets are free for members of The Vision Council.

Registration Details

We're currently finalizing the registration process to make it as easy as possible for attendees. Registration for the 2013 Optical Lab Division meeting in Las Vegas will be opening soon.

NOTE: There is no cost to attend the Optical Lab Division meeting for members of The Vision Council. Members who register for the event will receive complimentary access to all breakfasts, lunches and educational programming.

Additional Information

For more information about the Optical Lab Division, visit the Optical Lab Division's ‘Activities' page or contact Carmen Sevilla at csevilla@thevisioncouncil.org.