Optometry Tomorrow 

What makes this year’s programme stand out

Optometry Tomorrow 2026 feels special not just because of the breadth of clinical content, but because of the spirit behind it. Every session has been shaped with one aim: to support you.

We know practice is changing fast. Expectations are rising. New technologies arrive quicker than guidance can keep up. And the pressure on practitioners is very real. That’s why we’ve built a programme that balances clinical excellence, innovation, and your professional growth.

Since last summer, I have had the privilege of leading a team of experts to shape the Optometry Tomorrow 2026 programme. You’ll see a wide range of topics alongside fresh content. There are more small-group sessions and extra opportunities to strengthen the confidence that only comes from practising together.

There are many sessions I’m looking forward to but especially these:

• Firstly, our AI keynote explores not just technology, but what it means for our profession going forward.
• Workshops, such as PVD detection and MGD, have we found the cure?, take a practical look at treatments and real solutions.
• You’ll also notice a growing focus on mental fitness and resilience, something we felt is important because supporting patients starts with supporting ourselves.

As well as these sessions, what excites me most is the community that comes alive at Optometry Tomorrow.

The conversations over coffee, the shared problem solving, the moment someone says, “I’ve always wondered about that…” and suddenly a whole group leans in. That sense of belonging is what makes our profession stronger.

If you’re newly qualified or decades in, if you’re here to sharpen skills, explore new ideas, or simply reconnect, we’ve created this programme with you in mind. I can’t wait to welcome you to Harrogate for two days that I know will leave you energised, supported, and ready for whatever comes next.

Hassnain Safdar MCOptom, Optometry Tomorrow 2026 Programme Lead

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Our media partner:

We are partnering with Primary Health Net (PHN). PHN will be sharing the latest news and updates from Optometry Tomorrow 2026 about the programme, speakers and event highlights on its two media websites: OpchatNews.com and Mylocaloptician.co.uk.