2021 Executive Summit
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An OPTImistic View of the Future
The Vision Council’s 2021 Executive Summit will take place from January 26-28 (Jan. 26: 4-5:30pm EST; Jan. 27: 11:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. EST; Jan. 28: 11:30 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. EST) in an all-new, virtual format designed to accommodate the needs of attendees from around the globe.
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Over the course of three days, The Executive Summit will illuminate the state of the industry, spotlight key business trends and present concrete approaches to confronting the evolving challenges of the marketplace through a robust schedule of engaging presentations from business leaders both within the vision care community and from other industries, interactive panels and personalized networking sessions.
Additionally, The Vision Council will host its Annual Business Meeting and induct its 2021 Board of Directors during The Executive Summit. View the 2020 Business Meeting notes here. View the proposed 2021 Board of Directors slate here.
Agenda Highlights
*Schedule subject to change
Date and Time |
Session |
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 |
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4:00-5:30 p.m. EST |
Welcome Reception Hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council |
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 |
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11:30-1:00 p.m. EST |
The Vision Council’s Annual Business Meeting and State of the Industry Updates 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Annual Business Meeting
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1:15-2:00 p.m. EST |
Opening Your Eyes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, with a first Look and analysis of The Vision Council’s 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Results
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2:15-3:00 p.m. EST |
Breakout Sessions - The Pivot: Changing Your Mindset During Difficult Times
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3:30-4:00 p.m. EST |
Consumer Insights: Part 1 |
4:15-5:15 p.m. EST |
Keynote Session: How to Be Together Apart with Priya Parker, moderated by Reade Fahs, CEO at National Vision, Inc. |
5:30-6:30 p.m. EST |
Evening Happy Hour: A Celebration of OPTImism |
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | |
11:30-12:00 p.m. EST |
Consumer Insights: Part 2 |
12:15-1:15 p.m. EST |
Keynote Session: Uncomfortable Conversations with A Black Man: A Fireside Chat with Emmanuel Acho and Three Industry Leaders including:
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1:30-2:15 p.m. EST |
Breakout Sessions - The Pivot: Changing Your Mindset During Difficult Times
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3:00-4:45 p.m. EST |
Afternoon Keynote Session: Economic Trends with Brian Beaulieu |
Registration Pricing Details
Discounted 2021 Executive Summit registration pricing is available for members of The Vision Council and faculty, staff and students currently working or studying at optometry schools. Contact Olivia Krise at okrise@thevisioncouncil.org to request the discount codes.
Member Registration Discount = $599 per attendee; $299 per attendee for every subsequent registrant
*After one person from a member company registers, the company is eligible to receive a discount code reducing the registration price to $299 for all additional registrants. Please contact Olivia Krise at okrise@thevisioncouncil.org for the discount code.
Academia Registration Discount = $299 per attendee
*All faculty, staff and students currently working or studying at optometry schools can register at a discounted rate of $299 per attendee. Please contact Olivia Krise at okrise@thevisioncouncil.org for the discount code.
Non-Member pricing = $899 per attendee
Please contact Mitch Barkley, Vice President of Trade Shows and Events, at mbarkley@thevisioncouncil.org with any questions or concerns.