KOA Convention & Seminar 2025
Join us for the KOA Convention & Seminar 2025 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Olathe, Kansas
OD Program:
The education for optometrists will include 13 hours of CE. Friday will include CE, along with KOA Business Meetings, Elections of Offices, and opportunities to visit with vendors. The education for optometrists will be presented by Dr. Jason Ellen, Dr. Carlo Pelino, and Dr. Breanne McGhee. The KOA's 125th Celebration will be celebrated Friday evening.
Paraoptometric Program:
The education for paraoptometric staff will be spread over two days, with many of the classes AOA and/or ABO approved CE. The paraoptometric program will include presentations from Dianna Graves, Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, and Dr. Breanne McGhee. Paras are invited to the 125th Celebration on Friday evening.
Paraoptometric Course Description
Paraoptometric Registration Form
125th Celebration
Please join us in celebrating 125 years of vision, service, and community with the Kansas Optometric Association on Friday, May 2, 2025! This milestone event is a tribute to our history, achievements, and the dedicated professionals who have shaped our journey. Here's to 125 years of making a difference—and to many more ahead! To register for the 125th Celebration, please indicate on registration form the number of tickets needed.
Golf Tournament
The annual golf tournament will be held at Drumm Golf Course in Independence, Missouri. It is scheduled for the morning of Thursday, May 1 and is open to ODs, assistants, spouses, staff, industry partners, and guests.
Hotel Information:
- The event will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, located at 10401 S Ridgeview Road in Olathe, Kansas. Please be sure to make hotel reservations as soon as possible
The special room rate will be available until April 5, 2025 or until the room block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Reserve Online
SRP: KSOPT
Hotel reservations by phone: 913-353-9280
Vendors:
We are looking forward to another exciting in-person event in Olathe, featuring excellent opportunities to visit with optometrists and optometric staff from across the state. We will be hosting our golf tournament on Thursday, May 1, and vendors are encouraged to participate. If you are interested in exhibit/sponsorship opportunities, please complete the forms below or contact the KOA by phone at 785-232-0225 or email rachelle@kansasoptometric.org.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Contact - Rachelle Heatwole
