SightCare will be running its first in-person business and networking conference for independent opticians since the pandemic began, on Sunday 19 and Monday 20 September 2021 at the Telford International Centre.
Safety measures will be in place to let independent practice owners and their teams network with colleagues and peers and enjoy two days of workshops, keynote speakers, CET education, learning and fun, the organisation promised.
The conference theme is ‘Build back stronger’ and delegates will hear renowned business keynotes Steve Head, Philip Calvert and Jules White discuss themes such as:
John French, SightCare chief executive, said: “In these uncertain times and unable to meet up face-to-face, we often forget the importance of being able to engage in person with other like-minded peers from the independent optical community. With independent optical practices now operating as normal, albeit with the continuation of their Covid-19 infection control and safety measures still in place, our members are keen to be able to meet up once again with the independent optical community and their optical suppliers at the sector’s first in-person conference.
“The conference will be supported by 35 of the optical sector’s independent focused suppliers, who are also very keen to return to in-person events as they understand that ‘people buy from people. Humans are social creatures and need face-to-face experiences. Given the option, independents are going to choose in-person peer-to-peer engagement as long as it’s in reach” added John.
To find out more about the conference, visit www.sightcare.co.uk/conference