2025 Executive Summit

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Executive SummitThe Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara, CA  

The Executive Summit is The Vision Council's premier event, bringing together industry leaders for several days of high-level networking and leadership development. Designed to shed light on the evolving landscape of the vision industry, the summit features a robust schedule of interactive panels, expert presentations, and keynote addresses. Attendees will also have ample opportunities to connect with fellow executives and influential leaders.

The event is open to both members of The Vision Council and nonmembers, with members eligible for special members-only pricing.

  • Member: $1,050
  • Nonmember: $2,400
  • Spouse/Significant Other (Social and meals only): $525

To view a list of attendees currently registered, click here. (updated Jan 10, 2025)

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Hotel Accommodations

The 2025 Executive Summit will take place in Santa Barbara at the picturesque Ritz-Carlton Bacara, spanning 78 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  A special room rate of $369 plus resort fee ($25) and tax is available for attendees.

Reservations must be made on or before Friday, December 13, 2024, to be eligible for the group rate. Reservations made after the cutoff will be based on availability at then current rates.

Airport Recommendations

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 6 miles from the Santa Barbara Airport (approximately 10 minutes) and 113 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport (approximately 2 hours).

Keynote Speakers and Agenda

This year’s Executive Summit will feature several insightful keynote presentations on timely and relevant topics, including cybersecurity, generations in the workplace, government and regulatory affairs, as well as an industry economic forecast for 2025 and a broad economic outlook. A full agenda will be available in the coming weeks. 

Confirmed keynote speakers for the 2025 Executive Summit:

  • Eric O’Neill, Cybersecurity Expert and former FBI operative featured in the film Breach
  • Kim Lear, Generations Expert and Researcher, Inlay Insights
  • Brian Beaulieu, CEO, ITR Economics
  • Alison Canavan, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level

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For any questions related to Executive Summit, please reach out via email at executivesummit@thevisioncouncil.org.