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Join Us for Wisconsin's Premier Optometric Event
Registration is now open for the 2026 WOA Convention & Annual Meeting, September 24–27 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells.
Connect with colleagues from across the state, earn up to 22 hours of COPE-accredited continuing education, explore the latest innovations in eye care, and gain practical insights you can bring back to your practice immediately. You don’t want to miss it.
What to Expect:
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24 hours of Quality CE courses to choose from
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Engaging Exhibit Hall with 50 industry partners
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Top-notch speakers, including Drs. Erich Hinel, Cecelia Koetting, Kelly Malloy and Williamson
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Special events like Band Night, awards, and networking for all career stages
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Valuable education for your paraoptometric staff (WPA Fall Convention)
Registration closes September 21!
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Regular Registration Deadline: September 21, 2026
Choose What Works Best for You:
- Full Registration: Includes all education and meals. Please check off each class and meal you plan to attend.
- Partial Registration: Choose individual courses and meals. If your selected sessions cost more than the full registration fee, we recommend registering as full and simply selecting what you’ll attend.
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Members Save More!
There is a substantial discount for WOA members. If you are not currently a member of the WOA, but would like to join, please email WOA Assistant Executive Vice President, Ms. Joleen Breunig at joleen@woa-eyes.org for more information.
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SPEAKERS:
- Erich Hinel, OD, MS, FAAO, Dipl. ABO — Director of the Ocular Disease Residency at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, OH
- Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO — Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
- Kelly Malloy, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO — Chief of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Specialty Clinical Service at The Eye Institute and Co-Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease residency program at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Elkins Park, PA
- Marty Williamson, OD, — Residency trained Optometrist with Emplify/Gundersen Health Systems in the La Crosse, WI region
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EDUCATION:
This dynamic line-up of speakers will present 24 hours of quality continuing education approved by the Wisconsin Optometry Examining Board, including: 6 hours neuro optometry (NO), 2 hour systemic disease (SD), 3 hours glaucoma (GL), 8 hours treatment and management of ocular disease (TD), 2 hours general optometry (GO), and 3 hours pharmacology (PH). 24 hours approved by the Wisconsin Optometry Examining Board; 22 hours COPE accredited pending.
Note: One breakout session runs concurrently with a general session; therefore, attendees may earn a maximum of 22 hours of CE.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
A room block was set aside at the Kalahari Resort with the rate of $116 (Wed/Thurs), $122 (Fri) and $143 (Sat), plus taxes, for a standard room. The room block was released on Wednesday, August 24, 2026. Room availability and rates are now at the discretion of the hotel.
You may call 877-525-2427 to make your reservation by phone (wait times vary), or book through the online reservation system to secure the group rate immediately.
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QUESTIONS:
Please direct any questions concerning event registration to WOA Assistant Executive Vice President, Ms. Joleen Breunig, joleen@woa-eyes.org.
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We can’t wait to see you in September!
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