Vision Expo West Timeline - Prior to Event
2 Months Prior
- Book your airline/hotel reservations- If you book through Reed Exhibitions, you receive the best pricing and location. Book early because rooms fill quickly.
- Register to attend the event- Free entry can be obtained through membership in the Young Professionals Club.
- Sign up for CE- If it has been 5 years or less since you graduated, you are eligible for 6 free hours of CE through the Young Professionals Club - a $3,630 savings over 5 years.
1 Month Prior
- Browse the map for the general layout of the event so you have an idea of the location of your areas of interest. Typical layout includes a floor dedicated to equipment, a floor of eyeglass lens/contact lens vendors, a floor dedicated to both the big frame vendors and sections for the smaller independent and luxury brands. Click here for the exhibit hall map.
- Use the Vision Expo West App to mark specific booths of interest. Poll your staff for their opinions on what might be necessary to acquire for the office.
- Research frame lines, equipment, and accessories you are looking to add to your practice to maximize allocated time.
- Pay particular attention to the first time exhibitors showcased, as well as which vendors may be 2014 discounts.
- Consider planning some fun activities using the Vision Expo West Discounts Program.
3 Weeks Prior
- Set up appointments with vendors/reps of interest.
- Many times you can view frame lines and equipment on the spot, but I like to cram my "must-dos" into back-to-back time slots.
- Have a list of specifics to look for. For example, my ongoing list for my practice includes a digital optical measurement device, security sensors, and planning for future equipment, like an edger and an OCT.
- Frame companies usually release new frames before Vision Expo East and West occur. This makes Vision Expo West the ideal time to meet with any national or international reps to view their new designs.
1 Week Prior
- Are you missing any particular colors of frames?
- Do you have a sufficient number of metal vs. plastic vs. drill mount?
- Are you deficient in any styles?
- Missing a certain price point?
- Do you need to re-order anything?
- Would your patients enjoy any additional optical accessories?
Take a detailed inventory of your optical:
Get everything ready
- Check out the hotel shuttle itinerary
- Check out the airport shuttle options
- Pack some business casual clothes along with going out clothes... this is Vegas!
Meet the NewGradOptometry.com Team at Vision Expo West
Thursday, September 18 - 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Join Young ODs for networking, food and drinks while participating in a program brought to you by International Vision Expo West, Allergan OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART®, and NewGradOptometry.com.
Thursday, September 18 - 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Hard Rock Café
Mingle with your peers and industry professionals as you rock out to the Bad Habits "Eyedocs of Rock".
Friday, September 19 - 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Paris Hotel
Saturday, September 20 - 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Kahunaville Poolside Lanai Bar, Treasure Island
Join your fellow club members for food and drinks.