June 6, 2025 — Norwalk, CT – IDOC, the nation's premier alliance for independent optometrists, today announced "The Future in Focus" as the theme for The Connection 2026. This flagship national conference will take place February 12–15, 2026, at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The Connection 2026 will be a transformative experience that sharpens vision for what's next in independent optometry, equipping attendees with future-ready strategies to lead with precision and confidence.
Call for Speakers Now Open
To bring the Future in Focus to life, IDOC is now accepting proposals from speakers with fresh, practical, and forward-thinking content to inspire the next era of independent optometry. The organization is seeking a wide range of session types—lectures, panels, and workshops—across three core attendee tracks:
Priority Topics Include:
Submission Deadline: June 26, 2025
Proposals must include a course title, summary, speaker biography, relevant experience, and CE certification information (if applicable). Submit your proposal here
For more information on the call for speakers or submission guidelines, contact the IDOC Events Team at theconnection@idoc.net.
About IDOC
For the past twenty years, IDOC has remained committed to building a powerful community of
independent optometrists, providing advanced practice management tools, advice and support systems
that drive business growth. Membership plans include expert consulting, metrics-based business
solutions, negotiated vendor discounts and peer-to-peer networking. IDOC works collaboratively with
3,000+ independent ODs to help them stay ahead of industry change and achieve their business vision,
their way. For more information about IDOC, call (203) 853-3333 or visit IDOC.net.
