2026 Innovation Vision Conference of NY
NYSOA 2026 Annual Conference - Pending COPE Accreditation
Online registration is closed. anyone who wants to register can do it in person onsite
We are excited to invite you to the NYSOA Innovation Vision Conference, to be held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel in Syracuse, NY, from May 1st–3rd. This year’s conference promises to be an exciting and enriching experience, filled with opportunities for professional growth and networking.
Speaker Information | Pricing | Hotel Information | Student Scholarships| Social Activities | Visit Syracuse | Syracuse Directory
| Speaker Information |
Dr. Matthew Bovenzi
- Macular Degeneration & Geographic Atrophy: The Changing Landscape in Diagnosis and Management | Saturday, May 2 | 10:00am–11:00 am
Dr. Evan Canellos
- Herpetic Eye Disease: Everything You Need to Know from HEDS to ZEDS | Friday, May 1 | 7:00pm–8:00pm
- Atypical Manifestations Systemic Disease | Saturday, May 2 | 2:00pm–3:00 pm
Dr. Harriette Canellos
- Herpetic Eye Disease: Everything You Need to Know from HEDS to ZEDS | Friday, May 1 | 7:00pm–8:00pm
- Ocular Surface Disease: A Comprehensive Guide from A to Z | Saturday, May 2 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
Dr. Sweta Das
- Glaucoma Mimickers for ECP's | Friday, May 1 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
- Immune Mediated Neuro-Ophthamic Disorders | Friday, May 1 | 2:00pm–3:00pm
Dr. Esther Han
- Visual Snow Syndrome for the Primary Care Optometrist | Friday, May 1 | 3:00pm–4:00pm
- Grand Rounds: Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Approaches in the Evaluation and Management of Multiple Vision Symptoms | Friday, May 1 | 4:00pm–5:00pm
Dr. Anu Laul
- Anterior Segment Complications of Diabetes | Sunday, May 3 | 9:00am–10:00am
- Tackling Difficult Glaucoma Cases | Sunday, May 3 | 12:00pm–1:00pm
Dr. Kushal Nanavati
- Keynote Speaker | Friday, May 1 | 12:30pm–1:00pm
Dr. Travis Pfeifer
- Detecting and Managing Keratoconus | Sunday, May 3 | 10:00am–11:00pm
- Utilizing Fundamental Scleral Lens Modification to Overcome Complex Fitting Hurdles | Sunday, May 3 | 11:00am–12:00pm
Dr. Matthew Vaughn
- Pediatric Posterior Segment Ocular Disease: A Crash Course | Saturday, May 2 | 9:00am–10:00am
- Caring for Children on the Autism Spectrum in the Optometric Setting | Saturday, May 2 | 11:00am–12:00pm
| Pricing |
| Registration Ticket | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
| Early-Bird Rate (Now– 3/15) | $499 | $599 |
| Early-Bird Young OD Rate (Now–3/15) | $399 | $499 |
| Regular Rate (3/16–5/1) | $549 | $699 |
| Daily Rate | $200 | $250 |
| Celebration Dinner | $100 | $100 |
| Guest Pass | $195 | $195 |
| Child Pass | $50 | $50 |
| Exhibit Hall Pass | $50 | $95 |
| Workshop | $100 | $100 |
| Hotel Information |
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
100 E Onondaga St,
Syracuse, NY 13202
315.474.2424
| Social Activities |
Saturday, May 2
- 7:00 AM | Morning Walk - Meet in the Lobby
- 3:00–6:00 PM | Emerging Professionals & Hiring Optometrists Networking Event
- 3:00–6:00 PM | Families Afternoon at MOST (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology)
- 7:00–9:00 PM | Celebration Dinner
Sunday, May 3
- 7:00 AM | Morning Walk - Meet in the Lobby
| Student Scholarships |
First come, first serve basis, limited amount of scholarships.
Students will need to register and pay for their registration.
Upon completion of 3 requirements below, studentswill get reimbursed for their registration and one night of hotel. Please check the box below to identify if you are interested in a scholarship.
Students will book their own room(s) but will be. encouraged to share rooms, and the NYSOA will put those names on our master bill.
Requirements:
- Get exhibit hall passport stamped
- Attend Saturday afternoon programming
- Attend Saturday night celebration dinner
**There may be additional requirements from SUNY.
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