Specsavers Clinical Conference (SCC) will return as a hybrid event 28-29 October, providing two days of CPD content from a line-up of industry-leading speakers.
SCC, now in its 12th year, will feature an in-person conference at the Hotel Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, as well as being broadcast live online for optometrists across Australia and New Zealand.
Specsavers head of professional development Ms Cindy Nguyen said SCC continues to be a highlight of the ANZ optometry professional development calendar.
“After delivering the event both in-person and virtually across the past few years, we asked our optometrists which mode of delivery they preferred. And while some optometrists relish the opportunity to attend in person, others, especially those who live and work regionally and remotely, really appreciate the ability to upskill and improve their clinical skills and knowledge from the comfort of their own home,” she said.
To ensure the conference is available to as many optometrists as possible, SCC 2023 will be available as an in-person event in Sydney with strictly limited places, and available online and on-demand.
Using the latest technology, and a custom-built platform including a website and app, SCC 2023 will deliver a seamless experience for delegates, whether they are attending in person or watching at home.
“One of Specsavers key focuses is ensuring the ongoing professional development of our optometrists,” Nguyen said. “We pride ourselves on delivering a range of experiences across the year to ensure that our optometrists stay ahead of new trends and technology and are at the forefront of clinical practice.
“Offering SCC as an online or ‘virtual’ event over the past few years has enabled us to ensure our optometrists have access to this valuable education, no matter where they are located. So, we wanted to make sure we continued to deliver that, as well as delivering an exciting in-person conference for those who prefer to travel and attend in person.”
In-person tickets will go on sale in April and be available on a first come first serve basis.
The winners of the annual Dame Mary Perkins Award for outstanding patient care and the Doug Perkins Medal, which is awarded to one Australian and one New Zealand store each year that consistently demonstrates high standards of clinical excellence, will be announced at the event.
Click here for more information or to register your interest in attending SCC 2023.
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