NEW YORK—Students who attend Vision Expo East receive valuable benefits and access to resources that give them a head start in career development. Students get free entrance to the exhibit hall, unlimited free education, and access to industry events and networking opportunities.

To take advantage of free education, students must simply show up to the class prior to the course’s start time and, if it’s not sold out, can sit in on the course at no charge.

For specialized content just for students and new graduates, head over to the brand new Young Professionals Lounge powered by NewGradOptometry and CovalentCareers (#1267) on Level 3 of the Exhibit Hall. Learn from the top thought leaders in optometry during daily panel discussions and relax, recharge and network with peers, experts and employers. Make sure to download the mobile app or visit VisionExpoEast.com for the full panel schedule.

Other parties and networking events to attend include ODs on Facebook Party from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM at B.B. King on March 16. Then, keep the celebrations going at Vision Expo’s Opening Night Party with the Bad Habits: Eye Docs of Rock at B.B. King from 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Your show badge is your pass to these free events.