SNAPP (Society of National Associated Pearle Professionals) is the largest and most active independent association of Pearle Vision operators across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Our mission is to support owners, doctors, managers, and leaders through a strong, collaborative community.
Join our 2026 Annual Meeting for meaningful education, practical business strategy, and valuable connections with peers and industry partners!
Agenda
Sunday, September 20
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
Event Start
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
For those who arrive before the Welcome Reception, stop by the third floor Office 301 to register, get your badge and gift!
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come by for dinner and cocktails at Zanzibar, a tropical tiki-inspired bar and restaurant offering a vibrant oasis with tropical cocktails, island-inspired food, and great city views!
Monday, September 21
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
SNAPP will cover your $25 resort fee which can be used towards hotel dining, hotel market or room service
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Come by a few minutes before the opening ceremony to check into the meeting
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
By Solomon Gould, OD, MBA & Lizette Van Jaarsveld
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Compliance Update
By Joe DeLoach, OD and team
Canadians feel free to take a longer lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet Fellow Operators
Get to Know Your Fellow Operators & Talk Strategy
5:40 PM - 5:50 PM
5:40 PM - 5:50 PM
Meet in lobby
To walk to Antone's nightclub
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the legendary Antone’s Nightclub, Austin’s iconic "Home of the Blues." Located just a short, guided walk from the hotel, we’ll be taking over the Upper Level for an exclusive SNAPP experience.
Tuesday, September 22
7:00 AM - 8:40 AM
7:00 AM - 8:40 AM
SNAPP will cover your $25 resort fee which can be used towards hotel dining, hotel market or room service
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Increasing Medical Care Through Prevalence-Based Analysis by Joe DeLoach, OD & team
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A comprehensive 2-hour clinical session. First, explore current and future refractive surgery innovations and pre-op counseling. Then, pivot to a case-study review of the critical connections between systemic diseases and ocular pathology.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Head over to the 4th floor for the Sponsor Break-out Rooms!
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Room 401/403&404/405: Please make sure to visit each sponsor Break-out room!
12:45 PM - 1:20 PM
12:45 PM - 1:20 PM
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wrap up the SNAPP Annual Meeting in style at our Sponsor Trade Show in Waller ABC. This is our premier industry partner networking event, combining high-level connections with a top-tier Texas culinary experience.
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Event End
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Trade Show concludes our formal programming for the evening and there are no formal events scheduled after 8:00 PM. But the night doesn't have to end there! Feel free to explore the city at your own pace.
Wednesday, September 23
11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Check out of hotel
