“The student panel was stellar.”

“All the presentations were well formatted and moderated. The information was informative and thought provoking.”

“The refraction debate was very timely.”

“Student panel was a great example of the diversity in the profession — not just by race or ethnicity, but background and the path they took to get to optometry. I think it is good to hear about the challenges associated with being a student.”

“I enjoyed the debate with industry professionals. It was great feedback from both sides in a respectful manner.”

“I liked the intimacy of the event. It was the perfect size to appreciate the guest speakers and the attendees.”

“I came to the event not knowing what to expect and was thrilled by my experience after the two days. Being external to optometry, the content, discussions, and perspectives were all totally accessible. The nuance of inviting such a broad mix of stakeholders and attendees was also appreciated! I didn’t feel like an outsider at all!”

“I will encourage more of my colleagues to join as I think it would be worthwhile for them and for our partnership overall.”

“The opportunity to engage and exchange ideas with colleagues is incredible. The vision that NECO has is leading the way in optometric education and is great to be a part of it.”