IDOC Events

IDOC National Conference

IDOC's annual conference brings ODs from across the United States together for 3 days of COPE-approved education, staff training, guest speakers, and more.

We are excited to announce that The Connection 2027 will be held at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver Colorado. We can't wait to see you next year at this incredible venue!

Dates: February 11^th - 14^th, 2027
Location: Gaylord Rockies | Denver, CO

Pre-Registration is now open!

Connection 2027

Vision Forward

Vision Forward events feature high-impact workshops enabling you to step out of the day-to-day—and build what’s next.

Get peer insights through roundtables, expert perspectives from presenters, 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.

Our visiting locations in 2026 are:

Atlanta, GA | October 9^th - 10^th
Phoenix, AZ | November 6^th - 7^th

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Connected Conversations

An exclusive member benefit, our bi-weekly virtual sessions connect you with peers and subject matter experts for solution-oriented conversations about key topics.

More conversations are in the works, but we don’t currently have any open registrations. Please check back soon for updates and upcoming opportunities to connect.

In the meantime, you can explore past conversations and session recordings available in Viewpoint under Resources.

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IDOC Study Groups

Our regional Study Group meetings offer independent eye care professionals a unique opportunity to network and connect with their local community in a small-scale, informal learning environment. Attendees are invited to explore topics of special interest to independent practitioners—from workplace productivity to winning retail strategies-and leave with clearly defined action steps that can be put to work right away. Study Group Meetings are held in a live setting with a sponsored dinner at a local, upscale restaurant. Join your local Study Group Meeting, and you will join a powerful community of local independent private practice doctors.

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IDOC Workshops

IDOC has partnered with Alcon to bring workshops to you.

Go beyond addressing the chief complaint to build patient loyalty for the long term. Explore strategies for anticipating patients’ eye care needs to elevate practice performance by walking through a case study about a patient named “Patience,” introducing the AMP UP Model, and more. This interactive learning experience incorporates presented content, scenario-based video, workshop components, and leave-behind materials to help you execute your learnings in your practice.

Workshops are held in a live setting at a local, upscale restaurant, hosted by your IDOC Member Directors.

More information coming soon.

IDOC Member Directors

IDOC Study Groups are led by IDOC Member Directors (IMDs). IMDs are respected optometrist leaders who provide local support for IDOC members across the country. As key opinion leaders in the industry, they serve as member advocates who stand for the growth, development and professional success of IDOC members.

Meet our IMDs