IDOC Events

IDOC National Conference - Connection

At Connection 2027, you’ll be surrounded by people who understand the commitment behind independent practice—and the difference your work makes every day.

Trade ideas with peers. Meet experts and partners who know your world. See what a whole network can do for your practice.

With the IDOC community and scale behind you, more is possible in your practice.

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

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Connection 2027

Vision Forward

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

Join us in Phoenix for the final Vision Forward event of 2026! Get fresh perspectives through peer roundtables, expert-led discussions, and practical insights focused on long-term growth, stronger business decisions, and building a more sustainable independent practice.

It’s your opportunity to step back, connect with fellow independent optometrists and practice leaders, and explore new ways to move your business forward.

Dates: November 6^th - 7^th, 2027
Location: Hyatt Regency Phoenix | Arizona

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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.

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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.

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