2024 Monterey Symposium credits will post by mid-November.Â
Save the date - October 24-26, 2025
Monterey Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
2025 Schedule
Thursday, October 23
6:30 PM - 8 PM: Food for Thought Young OD dinner
Friday, October 24
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM: Food for Thought breakfast
8 AM - 11:50 AM: CE
11:30 AM - 3 PM: Expo hours
12 PM - 1 PM: Food for Thought lunch
3 PM - 5:50 PM: CE
6:30 PM - 8 PM: Welcome Reception
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Young OD event
Saturday, October 25
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM: Food for Thought breakfast
8 AM - 11:40 AM: CE
11:30 AM - 3 PM: Expo hours
12 PM - 1 PM: Food for Thought lunch
3 PM - 6:50 PM: CE
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Happy Hour
Sunday, October 26
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM: Food for Thought breakfast
8 AM - 12:50 PM: CE
FAQs
Do you offer paraoptometric courses?
No, all CE and Food for Thoughts are designated for ODs only. However, guests and staff are welcome to attend our Welcome Reception.
Can my staff visit the Exhibit Hall?
Yes, all guests must first obtain a guest badge at the registration booth outside the exhibit hall.
Do you have reserved hotel rooms available?
Yes, COA has obtained a limited amount of rooms at a discounted price for attendees at the Monterey Marriott Hotel. The room link will be live in July 2025.
Future Monterey Symposium dates
October 23 - 25, 2026
November 5 - 7, 2027
November 3 - 5, 2028
November 2 - 4, 2029
October 25 - 27, 2030
