Leadership Summit

Afternoon

12:00   Arrivals, Welcome Lunch & Networking

2:00    Introduction, Overview, Ice-Breakers

2:15    Work Session 1: Industry/Physicians: From Clinic to C-Suite
Leadership journeys — how clinicians and industry leaders reached where they are. Transferable skills and how to build them early. Overcoming common hurdles for underrepresented leaders.

3:00    Work Session 2: “Career Real Talk”
Navigating plateaus and changes, reinvention, and meaningful career growth

3:45    Afternoon Break & Networking

4:15   Work Session 3: Building Leaders for Tomorrow (Part 1)
Navigating difficult conversations. Leaders want the skills to say no with respect, speak up when their views differ, understand their own triggers, and confidently prepare for—and follow through on—conversations that require courage.

5:00   Work Session 4: The Business of Eyecare vs the Vision of Eyecare
Patient outcomes, understanding business needs and decision-making

5:45   Day One Reflection + Action Points

6:00   OWL Mix & Mingle: Networking Reception and Hosted Dinner

END OF DAY ONE

Morning

7:00   Breakfast & Intentional Networking

8:00   Recap of Previous Day & Plan for Day

8:10   Inspirational Keynote (TBA)

8:45   Work Session 6: Emerging Trends & Global Disruption in Eyecare
How clinicians and industry are preparing for disruptive change.

9:30   Break & Networking

10:00   Work Session 7: Building Leaders for Tomorrow (Part 2)
Managing Teams, Retention & Negotiation, Unconscious Bias

11:00   Work Session 8: Building Influence as a Next-Gen Leader
Advocacy, networking, speaking, and publishing — inside and outside the clinic. Using social media and digital platforms responsibly and effectively. What industry looks for in rising leaders when forming advisory boards or partnerships.

11:45   Summit Wrap-Up + Group Commitments

12:00   Networking Lunch

1:00   The Pat Morris Impact Session: Community teambuilding/give-back activity

2:30   Summit Ends & Departures