The future of vision care is evolving faster than ever — driven by advances in artificial intelligence, diagnostics, smart eyewear, and personalized health solutions. In response to these shifts, EssilorLuxottica has introduced the SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit, a three-day, future-focused event designed to explore how innovation, data, and design are reshaping vision care at scale.
For opticians, optometrists, and optical professionals, SWITCH offers a unique opportunity to earn continuing education credits, engage with industry leaders, and gain insight into what’s next for eye care.
SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit is a multi-day educational and innovation event created to spark bold conversations around the future of vision and healthcare. Unlike a traditional trade show, SWITCH is built around immersive learning, general sessions, and forward-thinking discussions focused on how technology, data, and design are transforming patient care.
The event brings together leaders across optics, healthcare, and technology to explore how eye health is becoming a key access point for broader health insights — from preventive care to multisensory health solutions.
📍 Orlando, Florida
📅 March 9–11, 2026
The timing of SWITCH allows attendees to combine education, networking, and innovation exploration into a single, impactful week in Orlando concluding with the Vision Expo 2026.
The SWITCH program is structured to balance education, inspiration, and real-world application.
Two main general sessions anchor the event, featuring industry experts and thought leaders covering topics such as:
Morning General Session Themes
Lead the Change: Shape What’s Next
Frame Your Care in AI: The AI Glasses Revolution
Beyond Vision: Technology That Transforms Senses
Eye Openers: Health in High Definition
Afternoon General Session Themes
Turning to the Next Generation
Personalization at the Speed of Innovation
Culture in Motion: Brands That Inspire Change
What’s Next? How AI Can Deliver Meaningful Patient Impact (Keynote Session)
These sessions focus on how artificial intelligence, connected devices, and data-driven insights are influencing patient outcomes and practice models for ECPs across the globe.
One of the biggest draws of SWITCH is the robust continuing education offering, designed for both optometrists and opticians.
5 hours of COPE-accredited CE
Provided by Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
CE fee: $125
Topics include:
The role of ophthalmic lenses in a multi-tiered approach to myopia management
Light therapy in pre- and post-operative patients
Oculomics: how the eye can reveal systemic health insights
AI applied to retinal diagnosis and disease management
Presbyopia and the current state of category solutions
5 hours of continuing education included with registration
Credits available for ABO, NCLE, NACOR, COO, and NY
Topics include:
The optician’s role in the myopia management journey
Understanding accommodative ranges to select optimal lens designs
The impact of aging on vision and hearing
Light therapy strategies to reduce contact lens dropout
How emerging technologies will transform patient experience and the roles of eyecare professionals
Transitions Studio®: A non-CE course focused on connecting vision, style, and technology to redefine the human experience with eyewear.
Across the three days, attendees can expect:
Morning and afternoon learning sessions
General sessions with keynote presentations
Networking opportunities and evening events
An exclusive Vision Expo booth tour
Time dedicated to inspiration, education, and peer connection
The event is intentionally structured to allow professionals to learn, network, and explore innovation without feeling rushed.
SWITCH will be hosted by Katie Linendoll, a nationally recognized technology expert and Emmy-winning media personality. As host, she will guide three immersive days of discussion, helping translate complex innovation into meaningful insights for eyecare professionals.
Her presence reinforces SWITCH’s mission: making innovation approachable, actionable, and relevant to real-world patient care.
Healthcare is entering a pivotal moment. Powered by AI, biometrics, and connected data, care models are shifting toward being:
More predictive
More personalized
More connected
Eye health is emerging as a gateway to broader health understanding — and SWITCH is designed to explore that transformation head-on. Topics such as myopia management, smart eyewear, multisensory health, and AI-driven diagnostics are no longer future concepts — they’re becoming everyday considerations for modern practices.
For optical professionals looking to stay informed, earn CE credits, and gain insight into where vision care is headed, SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit offers a comprehensive, forward-thinking experience. With a blend of education, innovation, and industry connection, the event highlights how collaboration and technology are shaping the next era of eyecare.
At IcareLabs, we believe that understanding industry trends and advancements helps practices deliver better outcomes for patients — today and in the future. Registration ends January 30th, 2026.