Opti-Port's SPARK Conference at VEE

An Opti-Port Members only event held the day before Vision Expo East, designed to facilitate information sharing amongst like-minded business owners focused specifically on managing multi-office optometric businesses. 

Agenda
Thursday, March 16
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Located in Gramercy Park Suite
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Join membership in the Sutton Place Suite
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Bradford and Bryan Manning of Two Blind Brothers, sponsored by L'Amy
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Participate in a Meet & Greet with Bradford and Bryan Manning
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Opti-Port General Manager, Dr. Jason Lake
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sanitas Advisors
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Each table will have a different topic assigned for discussion. Choose the table that aligns with the topic you are most interested in.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Following the separate lunch table discussions, one member from each table will give a summary of what was discussed at their table, allowing for the sharing of information and the exchange of ideas between all of the groups.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Eugene Shatsman, National Strategic Group
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
The Vision Council
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Hear from a panel of Opti-Port members on how Transitions is increasing their bottom line and making a difference in the lives of their patients
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
This session is meant to be flexible and allow for impromptu discussion, providing a space for addressing topics that are important to the audience but were not planned for in advance.
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Did your time together SPARK a new idea or leave you with a key takeaway?
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Located in the Crystal Ballroom of The New Yorker Hotel
Speakers

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Sponsors
EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses enabling people everywhere to learn, to work and to fulfil their potential.
As a preferred partner, we look forward to helping you maximize on opportunities through innovative product technology, elite partnership rebates and unique educational opportunities to elevate your practice.
L’Amy America: Merging today’s innovation with tomorrow’s inspiration.
Kering Eyewear is the pure leader in luxury eyewear; designs, develops and distributes a well-balanced portfolio of 15 brands.
Partner with Tura for a superior brand experience. Our meticulous design process, paired with unparalleled quality, results in a diverse portfolio of styles and fits for all demographics, with a focus on comfort, quality, and attention to detail.
We strive to enhance and grow partnerships with our customers and distribution of our brand portfolio. We continue to support regional customer events across the US for shared business success.
Celebrating a century of helping people see a beautiful day every day! JOIN US at www.wearezyloware.com
Delivering eyewear collections designed to provide a look patients love at a price they can afford. Value never looked this good.
I-Deal Optics is a wholesale distributor of eyewear and sunwear offering high quality products at the lowest possible prices. Our diverse collections deliver the best value in vision assisting our customers in boosting sales and increasing margins.
DITA Eyewear. For more than 25 years, our focus has been one thing: perfecting the art of eyewear.
INDEPENDENCE IS IN OUR DNA. Operated by our founding family, we’re proud to craft products and policies focused on supporting likeminded, independent eye care professionals.
Thema - A Family Factory, an Italian-based Company founded in 1993, leader in Eco-Friendly and Fully Customizable eyewear. In 2017 Thema opened a factory in Miami, FL in order to bring the quality and traditions of Italian eyewear to the United States.
CalOptix was founded in 1935 and commissioned to manufacture leather cases for Rayban during WWII. Today, as a leader in all things optical accessories, we
MODO is an independent eyewear company who's house brands include MODO & Eco and licensed brands include Derek Lam 10 Crosby, Christian Siriano, Rachel Zoe & Ellen DeGeneres among others.
At Wiley X, protective eyewear is at our core. Our unwillingness to compromise has always defined us. Our commitment to protection will always differentiate us. Go Confidently.
Optos ultra-widefield imaging takes less than ½ second to improve practice flow, uncover critical information and can help prevent vision loss. It is the only 200° single-capture retinal image.
Most patients experience reduced visual acuity and symptoms due to eye misalignment, and even small misalignments can have a big impact. Relief is in sight with Neurolenses, a new standard of care providing dramatic patient outcomes and practice success.
Did you know that each pair of Transitions lenses you sell helps earn your way to Transitions Academy? Earn points for registration and a private hotel room through our new Road to Transitions Academy Promotion.
Family operated with over 60 years of industry experience, WestGroupe is dedicated to supporting independent ECPs.
ACEP is a global leader in electronic dispensing devices and software development for optical retailers and lens manufacturers. Our innovative solutions have been proven to increase profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction since 1994.

EssilorLuxottica

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses enabling people everywhere to learn, to work and to fulfil their potential.

Alcon

As a preferred partner, we look forward to helping you maximize on opportunities through innovative product technology, elite partnership rebates and unique educational opportunities to elevate your practice.

L'Amy America

L’Amy America: Merging today’s innovation with tomorrow’s inspiration.

Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear is the pure leader in luxury eyewear; designs, develops and distributes a well-balanced portfolio of 15 brands.

Tura

Partner with Tura for a superior brand experience. Our meticulous design process, paired with unparalleled quality, results in a diverse portfolio of styles and fits for all demographics, with a focus on comfort, quality, and attention to detail.

Safilo

We strive to enhance and grow partnerships with our customers and distribution of our brand portfolio. We continue to support regional customer events across the US for shared business success.

Zyloware Eyewear

Celebrating a century of helping people see a beautiful day every day! JOIN US at www.wearezyloware.com

Capri Optics

Delivering eyewear collections designed to provide a look patients love at a price they can afford. Value never looked this good.

I-deal Optics

I-Deal Optics is a wholesale distributor of eyewear and sunwear offering high quality products at the lowest possible prices. Our diverse collections deliver the best value in vision assisting our customers in boosting sales and increasing margins.

DITA Eyewear

DITA Eyewear. For more than 25 years, our focus has been one thing: perfecting the art of eyewear.

Europa Eyewear

INDEPENDENCE IS IN OUR DNA. Operated by our founding family, we’re proud to craft products and policies focused on supporting likeminded, independent eye care professionals.

Thema A Family Factory

Thema - A Family Factory, an Italian-based Company founded in 1993, leader in Eco-Friendly and Fully Customizable eyewear. In 2017 Thema opened a factory in Miami, FL in order to bring the quality and traditions of Italian eyewear to the United States.

CalOptix

CalOptix was founded in 1935 and commissioned to manufacture leather cases for Rayban during WWII. Today, as a leader in all things optical accessories, we

MODO

MODO is an independent eyewear company who's house brands include MODO & Eco and licensed brands include Derek Lam 10 Crosby, Christian Siriano, Rachel Zoe & Ellen DeGeneres among others.

Wiley X

At Wiley X, protective eyewear is at our core. Our unwillingness to compromise has always defined us. Our commitment to protection will always differentiate us. Go Confidently.

WVA

Optos

Optos ultra-widefield imaging takes less than ½ second to improve practice flow, uncover critical information and can help prevent vision loss. It is the only 200° single-capture retinal image.

Neurolens

Most patients experience reduced visual acuity and symptoms due to eye misalignment, and even small misalignments can have a big impact. Relief is in sight with Neurolenses, a new standard of care providing dramatic patient outcomes and practice success.

Transitions

Did you know that each pair of Transitions lenses you sell helps earn your way to Transitions Academy? Earn points for registration and a private hotel room through our new Road to Transitions Academy Promotion.

WestGroupe

Family operated with over 60 years of industry experience, WestGroupe is dedicated to supporting independent ECPs.

Smart Mirror

ACEP is a global leader in electronic dispensing devices and software development for optical retailers and lens manufacturers. Our innovative solutions have been proven to increase profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction since 1994.

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LOCATION
The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
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Location: The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001