IDOC Concludes The Connection 2026, Launches New Initiatives for Membership and Independent Optometry

NORWALK, Conn.—IDOC, a privately held U.S. alliance for independent optometrist business owners, recently concluded its annual flagship conference, The Connection 2026: The Future in Focus, which brought together more than 1,000 independent optometrists, practice leaders, and industry partners for three days of education, collaboration and innovation in Orlando, Fla. The event featured a visionary keynote, more than 30 breakout sessions, peer-to-peer roundtables, hands-on optical training, and a robust sponsor marketplace with more than 60 vendor partners showcasing the latest in technology and practice solutions, according to an announcement from the organization.