Women In Optometry’s 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference Is Scheduled for September 29

Published on May 6, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—Women In Optometry (WO), a national platform from Jobson Optical Group serving women eyecare professionals through news, features, events and digital content, has announced that its 8th annual Women’s Leadership Conference will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 4:00-6:45 p.m., within the 2026 American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. The 11th annual Theia awards and a networking cocktail hour will immediately follow the event. A registration option is available in the schedule of events for the AAO Annual Meeting here.
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