Lab Leadership Forum 2026

M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas (Henderson), Nevada

Register now for the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum, a premiere event hosted by The Vision Council and designed specifically for our lab members. 

Join us for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration with colleagues in the independent optical lab network.

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Cost

• Member-$300
• Non-Member $600    

Tentative Agenda

A comprehensive agenda is coming soon, and you will not want to miss our packed schedule aimed at fostering professional growth, innovation, and collaboration among independent optical lab leaders.

To help you plan your travel arrangements, an outline of our agenda is below. (All Times are PT)

Sponsor The Events

Sponsoring the Lab Leadership Forum and/or our golf tournament provides your company with valuable visibility in front of an engaged audience of decision makers and demonstrates a commitment to the growth and vitality of independent optical laboratories. 

Download our Sponsorship Information Sheet

For more information on how to promote your business at this dynamic event, please contact Abigail Crosby, Partnership and Business Development Manager, at acrosby@thevisioncouncil.org. 

Accommodations 

The Vision Council is excited to host the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum at the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Special room rates have been negotiated. 
To book your reservation, please click here or call 877-673-7678. Use code STVC26 to qualify for our exclusive group rate.

A nightly resort fee of $39.99 (inclusive of tax) applies and includes the following amenities:

• Complimentary wireless internet access in guest rooms
• Complimentary access to Spa Mio Fitness Center
• Complimentary local and 800 phone calls
• Complimentary self-parking and valet parking
• Complimentary shuttle service to and from Harry Reid International Airport 
• Complimentary access to Digital PressReader, featuring thousands of newspapers and magazines worldwide

Please note: Room reservations must be booked by August 19 to qualify for the group rate. Reservations made after the cutoff will be based on availability at then current rates.

Golf Tournament 

Arrive early and kick off your Lab Leadership Forum experience by building your network with friendly competition and building connections on the course! Our golf tournament will be hosted on September 16 at 12 pm PT. 

To join the fun, opt to participate in the golf tournament for $195 when you complete your registration by checking the box.

Cancellation Policy 

For planning purposes, particularly regarding food and beverage contracts with the resort, we are unable to accept cancellation requests after Friday, September 4. We will not be issuing registration refunds after this date. In the event of an emergency requiring cancellation after September 4, please email bwhitfield@thevisioncouncil.org to discuss the best course of action. 

Questions? 

If you have questions or if we can assist in any way with your plans to attend, please contact Michael Vitale, Vice President; Membership, Government Relations & Technical Affairs, at mvitale@thevisioncouncil.org.  

"This annual event is a dynamic gathering of leaders from optical laboratories around the country. The presentations, dialogue, and forum to build connections give this powerful sector of the industry an exclusive opportunity to collaborate and grow."

– Michael C. Vitale, Vice President; Membership, Government Relations & Technical Affairs

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