SAN ANTONIO—The Opticians Association of America (OAA) 2015 Leadership Conference will take place here, Jan. 21 to 23, 2016 at the Hotel Contessa. An educational and networking opportunity centered around the theme “The Whys of Leadership,” the conference will feature seminars, topic-specific breakout sessions and social events.

Chris Allen, OAA’s executive director, said, “The OAA's State Leadership Conference is the premier networking opportunity for the opticianry Industry. The event provides leaders from all over North America time for direct, personal contact with industry leaders, giving those leaders the opportunity to ask meaningful questions, view and discuss the issues facing the industry and strengthen their professional relationships.”

Each year, the conference offers unique educational seminars and topic specific breakout sessions that address subjects from Stepping into Leadership and Public Speaking to Taking Responsibility and Refraction for Opticians. In addition to learning from presenters, the attendees immerse themselves in networking events to help build better synergy throughout North America, according to the association.

Early bird registration prices are in effect prior to Dec. 2, 2015. For more information or to register for the conference, click here.