Proudly Presents:


September 11-13, 2026

Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL

WORKSHOPS & HANDS-ON COURSES


Career Pathways in Opticianry: Ownership vs. Employment in the Optical Business

Workshop A

Saturday - 9a-10:40a  - Free -Advance Registration Required


Dream of Owning Your Own Optical or Elevating Your Practice? Join Our Exclusive 2-Hour Workshop



  • Develop your  strategy for opening their own dispensary.
  • Evaluation of type of business, location, and strategic position & profitability.
  • Understand the concept of independent ownership vs. franchise vs. partnership.

Act fast and secure your spot as space is limited.

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Dynamic by Design: Smart Eyewear in Practice

Workshop B

Saturday - 10:00 - 10:50 am  - Free -Advance Registration Required


  • Explore AI wearable and smart glasses
  • Identify consumer expectations with smart-eyewear adoption and how-to-personalize recommendations
  • Reframe eyewear as an intelligent, multi-sensory experience

Attendees who complete Dynamic by Design: Smart Eyewear in Practice have an opportunity to win*** a pair of Ray-Ban Meta or Oakley Meta glasses.

***Two giveaways per event. Winner selected at the end of the event. Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions 

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    Apprentice / Sponsor Orientation

    Workshop C

    *This course is required within one year of the issuance of your apprentice license.

    Saturday - 1:30 - 3:10 pm  - $29 Advance Registration

    All Florida Apprentices are required to attend an approved two-hour Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation course within one year of registering with the Department of Health. This webinar will fulfill your orientation course requirement and it includes the latest requirements, current deadlines, new exam updates and educational options for Apprentices.



    Hands-on Frame Fitting and Adjustments

     Workshop D

    Saturday - 3:30 - 5:10 pm - $37 Advance Registration

    Opticians are constantly tasked with fitting and adjusting several common materials used in eyewear manufacturing, but there are some materials that require special attention and care before fitting and adjusting.  These special materials are often feared and met with resistance by opticians when it comes to fitting and adjusting, although here's nothing to fear. 





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    or call the POF office at 850-201-2622 to register

    Exhibits Open Saturday

    11:45am - 1:30pm

    &

    5 - 6:30pm

    If you are interested in meeting new clients by exhibiting your company's products at this event click here to register online, or download and complete the  2026 Display Table Agreement and return it to POF.

    New Background Screening Requirement – Easy Onsite Option

    As of July 1, 2025, healthcare practitioners must complete fingerprinting and background screening for licensure and renewal.

    POF has partnered with Broward Live Scan to offer convenient onsite Level 2 background checks at all regional events.

    Schedule LiveScan

    Select your event → Click “Level 2 Background Check” → Choose a date and time.
    You’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions.

    Cost: $90 cash - paid to provider onsite | $92.61 credit card 
    Appointments are limited and fill quickly.

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