Optometry Australia (OA) and its state divisions will offer a diverse range of in-person, live streamed, and hybrid conferences in 2025 that delve deeper into key clinical areas.

Planned in response to member feedback, CEO Skye Cappuccio said the 2025 conference and CPD calendar will offer “unparalleled opportunities for networking with thought leaders and industry experts. Experts will be present at conferences to facilitate discussions during interactive sessions to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration.”

The program comprises:

• Optometry Clinical Conference, Melbourne (in-person): Featuring international speakers, practical workshops, and an extensive tradeshow, this conference will rotate among major cities each year.

• The Interactive Series (in-person): A series of five boutique conferences held in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tasmania, Cairns, and Adelaide. Each conference will be held across two days offering members all their interactive hours at one event.

• WAVE (in-person and virtual): A two day educational experience offering panel discussions, therapeutic interactive content, and a range of first-class speakers with ongoing access to educational content on demand.

• Canberra Conference (in-person): Focussing on myopia management in 2025, this one-day immersive learning experience will equip members with expertise and skills to grow their practice.

• Tasmania’s Lifestyle Congress (in-person): Over two days, a unique blend of local knowledge, interactive discussions, and networking.

• Super Sunday (in-person): Thought-provoking and clinically relevant education, held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney alongside ODMAFair

• Ski Conference (in-person): A conference held in Thredbo with plenty of time out on the ski runs.

• Optometry Virtually Connected (online): a free virtual event offered across two separate one day sessions, allowing participants to choose presentations that interest them most, with recordings available for later access.

• A free monthly webinar series in addition to State division provided content.

• A series of free online interactive discussion workshops.

• A series of free in-person regional CPD events throughout the year.

• Independent online CPD accessible 24/7 on the Optometry Australia Institute of Excellence.