2025 WOA Convention Registration Now Open!

Join us as we celebrate 125 years of advancing optometry in Wisconsin! The 2025 WOA Convention & Annual Meeting is your chance to honor our legacy, build valuable connections, and gain practical tools to strengthen your practice.

📅 September 25–28, 2025
📍 Marriott Madison West, Middleton, WI

Make plans now to learn, connect, and grow — with top-notch CE, industry insights, and special anniversary events.

QUICK LINKS:
Doctor Registration: 👉 Register Online 👉 Download Registration Packet 👉 Reserve Your Hotel Room	Vendor Links: 👉 Online Booth-Only Registration 👉 Download Sponsorship & Registration Packet 👉 Event Schedule
Staff Links: 👉 WPA Fall Convention Information 👉 WPA Fall Convention Course Listing 👉 WPA Convention Online Registration 👉 Paraoptometric of the Year Nomination Form 👉 WPA Membership Application

A Special Thank You
We extend our sincere appreciation to our 2025 WOA Sponsors for their generous support.
👉 View Our Sponsors

See YOU in September!

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Young OD Summer Events

The Young OD Committee invites members in practice 10 years or less to join us for two exciting opportunities this summer:

• Virtual Journal Club – Myopia Control
Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Join fellow Young ODs for a dynamic, peer-led discussion on the latest insights in myopia control. Connect, exchange ideas, and stay current on emerging clinical approaches. RSVP HERE

• In-Person Summer Social at PinSeekers
Saturday, June 26 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. | 6909 River Road, DeForest
New to Wisconsin or just getting started in your career? Don’t miss this casual summer social hosted by the WOA. Enjoy food, drinks, and golf in PinSeekers’ high-tech hitting bays—no experience needed! RSVP HERE

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Mark Your Calendar: WOA Fall CE Events

2025 is a license renewal year—Wisconsin optometrists must complete 30 hours of continuing education by December 31 to maintain licensure. The WOA offers timely, affordable, and high-quality CE opportunities featuring expert speakers and relevant clinical topics to help you meet this requirement.

Upcoming Events:

• WOA Convention & Annual Meeting
  September 25–28 | Marriott Madison West, Middleton
  Earn up to 22 hours of CE
  Registration opens by July 1

• Northwoods Education Event
  October 10–11 | Kalmar Center, Eagle River
  Earn up to 8 hours of CE
  Registration opens by August 15

• Primary Care Symposium
  November 7–8 | Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
  Earn up to 7 hours of CE
  Registration opens by August 1

Don’t wait—plan now to ensure you fulfill your CE requirements before the end-of-year deadline. Event pages will be updated as registration opens.

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CE Requirements for License Renewal

Legislature Reinstates 1-Hour Controlled Substances CE Requirement for 2024-25 Biennium

A new rule has reinstated the requirement for 1 hour of continuing education (CE) on prescribing controlled substances for those doctors holding a current DEA license during the 2024-2025. Doctors must complete this education by their license renewal deadline in December 2025.

The WOA will provide opportunities for members to meet this requirement. The next course will be held at the WOA Spring Seminar on May 1–2, 2025 in the Dells.

Read on for more details about CE requirements for license renewal.

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