Where will this year take you?
Vision Forward is a high-impact workshop for owners and office managers ready to step out of the day-to-day, and build what’s next. Each event blends peer insight, expert perspective, and real-world application, all centered on long-term growth planning, sharper business clarity, and what it truly takes to run a sustainable independent practice today.
It’s practical. Discussion-driven. And grounded in the realities of ownership.
2026 Schedule
Vision Forward Chicago Recap
Vision Forward Chicago was packed with practical ideas and honest conversations. One theme stood out: empowering your team starts with clear expectations, consistent feedback, and the confidence to let them make decisions, even when they don’t get it right the first time. Attendees also explored simple leadership techniques, the growing role of AI in practice operations, and strategies to reduce decision fatigue so owners can focus on the work that matters most. If you missed Chicago, we hope you’ll join us at an upcoming Vision Forward event!
Upcoming Vision Forward Events
What You’ll Gain
- Crystal-clear direction for your practice— aligned to your personal and financial long-term goals
- Proven strategies to support growth across your marketing, finances, and team performance (without burning out)
- Unfiltered insight into today’s optometry landscape— what’s changing, what’s working, and where the real opportunities lie
- High-value collaboration time with like-minded owners and industry experts who get independent practice
- A clear, actionable growth roadmap you can implement immediately to build a stronger, more profitable, future-ready practice
Choose the upcoming city that works best for you and register directly through the event links above.
Vision Forward is open to members and non-members alike. Space is limited.
