06/09/2026
OPEN for registration THE NORTHWEST MIDWEST SPEC-FEST
Limited Seats Available
NORTHWEST - MIDWEST SPEC-FEST
2026 NORTHWEST MIDWEST SPEC-FEST EXHIBIT & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION.
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2026
WHERE: HILTON GARDEN INN
6561 LEVIS COMMONS, PERRYSBURG, OH 43551
Discounted Room Rate Guaranteed through AUGUST 19, 2026, for the rate of $149.00
Call (419)873-0700 - Groupe Code 915
CLICK HERE to Reserve your room.https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/tolpbgi-915-3d6f6195-1d93-4c1b-b220-81c2e05219a1/
What to Expect:
Two unforgettable days packed with everything you love about the optical world — and then some!
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40+ vendors showcasing the latest frames, lenses, tools, and tech
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Hands-on workshops with real-time product demos
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FREE CE classes for OAO members
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Food, drinks & fun for the entire team
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Fashion show, prizes, networking with colleagues, and more
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Two-day In-Person
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A Taste of Little Italy
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Every member attending must register to have continuing education hours tracked.
It’s truly fun for the whole office — whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro. Free Admission for OAO Members and for office staff to explore the newest technologies that will help you in the office.
This two-day affair is open to:
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Opticians
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Optometrists
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Ophthalmologists
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Optical Managers
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Office staff, teams, apprentices, and all support personnel
NOT A MEMBER? JOIN HERE
Let's make 2026 a year of collaboration and collective impact, advancing our partners, our profession, and each other!
Meet Our Distinguished Speakers