Get ready to chart your course toward growth at the 2026 PECAA Annual Meeting taking place May 17-19 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. With Bright Horizons: Connecting Your True North to What’s Ahead as our guiding theme, you’ll be inspired to reflect, reconnect and design a future filled with possibility.
Event Highlights
- Inspiring general sessions featuring dynamic keynote speakers Robyn Benincase and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.
- Doctor peer-to-peer small group discussions
- 5 COPE CE / 3 ABO/NCLE hours
- Round robin learning sessions
- Staff-focused general session
- Legendary member & vendor appreciation event at the U.S.S Midway
For full session listings, click here.
Education That Points the Way
This year’s education lineup introduces an exciting new framework: Education That Points the Way – curated learning paths that help you explore education that fits your goals.
North: Navigate the Future
Strategic Leadership & Clinical Direction
Topics include: AI/New Technology, Medical Advancements, Practice Transitions
South: Strengthen the Practice
Business & Operations
Topics Include: Business Mastery, Processes & Procedures, Billing & Coding
East: Empower the Team
Training & Continuing Education
Topics Include: COPE CE, Company Culture, Recruiting/Onboarding, Skill-Based Courses
West: Wow the Patient
Patient Experience & Sales Mastery
Topics Include: Optical Success, Sales Training, Patient-Facing Services, Marketing
Set Your Compass for San Diego
This year’s Annual Meeting is all about helping you map the path between where you stand today and the horizon you’re working toward. Check out the highlights from 2025 to see what’s in store!