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Annual Convention

Join OPW for the Annual Convention on May 1-3, 2026 at Suncadia Resort! Convention will offer 12 hours of in-person CE (10 hours of lecture + 2 hours of optional labs), industry networking at the Exhibit Hall, membership meetings, a chance to win the OPW sweepstakes, and recognition of outstanding ODs at the Awards Ceremony. We’ll also come together to celebrate the profession at the Member Appreciation Party (MAP), showcasing this year’s derby-inspired theme: Vision That Goes the Distance.

May 1 - 3, 2026

Suncadia Resort

3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922

Schedules • Rates • Hotel • Sweepstakes

Schedules

Friday, May 1 Sponsored by PCLI	Sessions
6:30 am - 4 pm Owens B Pre-Function Area	Registration
7 am - 8 am Rialto Pre-Function Area / Owens Ballroom	Breakfast Buffet
8 am - 9 am Owens Ballroom	Uveal Melanoma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis Andrew Stacey, MD, MS
9 am - 10 am Owens Ballroom	Ocular Surface Malignancies: A Growing Concern Andrew Stacey, MD, MS
10 am - 11 am Owens Ballroom	Ocular Cancers in the Pediatric and Teenage Patient Andrew Stacey, MD, MS
11 am - 12 pm Owens Ballroom	Pediatric Eye Exams 101, Part I Ida Chung, OD, MSHE, FCOVD, FAAO
12 pm - 2 pm Rialto Ballroom	Exhibit Hall Grand Opening with Lunch
2 pm - 3 pm Owens Ballroom	Pediatric Eye Exams 101, Part II Ida Chung, OD, MSHE, FCOVD, FAAO
3 pm - 4 pm Owens Ballroom	How to Streamline your Strabismus Evaluation Ida Chung, OD, MSHE, FCOVD, FAAO
4 pm - 5:30 pm Rialto Ballroom	Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall
5:30 pm - 8 pm Owens Ballroom	Annual Membership Meeting with Buffet Dinner

Saturday, May 2 Sponsored by CooperVision	Sessions
6:30 am - 4 pm Owens B Pre-Function Area	Registration
7 am - 8 am Rialto Ballroom	Breakfast Buffet with Sponsors in the Exhibit Hall
8 am - 9 am Owens Ballroom	GLP-1 RA's effect on the Body, Brain, and Eyes Kaitlyn Sapoznik, OD, PhD
9 am - 10 am Owens Ballroom	Retinal OCT Biomarkers Kaitlyn Sapoznik, OD, PhD
10 am - 11 am Owens Ballroom	The Obesity Epidemic: Impact of Ocular Disease Kaitlyn Sapoznik, OD, PhD
11 am - 12 pm Owens Ballroom	Optometry Updated: Using AI for Contact Lens, Clinical and Practice Success David L. Kading, OD, FAAO
12 pm - 2 pm Rialto Ballroom	Exhibit Hall Luncheon
2 pm - 3 pm Owens B	Lab 1: Angle Management: Mastering Gonioscopy Emily Bucher, OD, FAAO Limited to 15 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
3 pm - 4 pm Owens A	Lab 2: Pediatric Eye Exams: A Hands on Workshop Ida Chung, OD, MSHE, FCOVD, FAAO Limited to 15 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4 pm - 6 pm Miller	Young OD Social
6 pm - 10 pm Rialto AB	Member Appreciation Party with Buffet Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Sunday, May 3

Sessions

9 am - 10 am
Owen A

Society President's Meeting

10 am - 11 am
Owens B

PAMM Board of Directors Meeting
Sponsored by Alcon

Get ready for a night at the races!

Join OPW for our Member Appreciation Party – Vision That Goes the Distance, a fun Kentucky Derby–themed evening where you’ll test your luck, cheer on your horse, and compete with friends and colleagues.

Each guest will receive a whiteboard betting paddle and marker to place bets before each race. Pick your horse, watch the excitement unfold, and win cash prizes for top finishes. And don’t forget the Derby style! Wear your best Derby outfit and hat for a chance to win prizes for Best Hat and Best Derby Attire.

Prizes awarded every round
Fast-paced racing fun
Best Hat & Best Outfit contests
Great company and friendly competition

Dress your Derby best, place your bets, and see if your Vision Goes the Distance!

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Registration Rates^*

Member Status	Early Bird Rates (ends April 14)	Standard Rates (after April 14)
OPW/AOA Members	$475	$525
Non-Members	$775	$825
Retired/Life/New Grad Members	$250	$300
Student Members	$75	$75
Meetings Only/No CE (includes AMM, MAP, and meals Fri/Sat)	$225	$225

*Sales tax (state + local) will be applied during checkout for all attendees.

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Hotel Booking at Suncadia Resort

The OPW room block at Suncadia closed on Thursday, April 9. Any reservations are subject to hotel availability for room type and rate.

Two ways to book your room:

Check on the Suncadia website by clicking here.
Call Suncadia's reservation department at 866-904-6300, and say, ‘I need to make a reservation.’ A reservation agent will then be able to assist you.

If Suncadia is not available or you prefer different lodging in the Cle Elum area, check here.

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Convention Sweepstakes

Connect with Exhibit Hall vendors to and enter the Convention Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of two complimentary OPW memberships in 2027!

Two winners will be randomly drawn and must be present during the announcement at lunch in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday, May 2nd. Whether you're renewing or starting a membership, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss — register today!

*Details and Eligibility:

Must register to attend the Complete Experience at the Convention.
Must be present for the drawing at lunch in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday, May 2nd.
Does not include WOPAC contribution.
Members: dues must currently be in good standing.
Non-members: if previously a member, most recent dues must be in good standing.
The complimentary year is only valid from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2027.

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Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation requests for the Convention must be emailed to opw@eyes.org no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, to receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. No cancellations will be granted after this date.