Heart of America Eye Care Congress

See you in February!
February 7-9, 2025
Sheraton Crown Center
Kansas City, Missouri

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Camaraderie Event Schedule

Thursday, February 6th Events

7:30 pm Coordination of Benefits Workshop sponsored by VSP
> Location: EMPIRE B

Friday, February 7th Events

Friday Morning Coffee Bar, Next to Registration
> Sponsored by Vision Care Direct
9:00am to 9:30am Hoya Coffee and Donuts
> Enjoy Coffee and donuts with Hoya Representatives prior to their Para Workshop.
Location: VAN HORN C
9:30am to 11:00am Personalized Vision Solutions Workshop
> Presented by Hoya as a growing noncredit event for Paras. PVS is a customized program designed for the growth needs of your practice. Create a lasting impression with your patient experience, from the front desk, into the exam lane, and through the optical. Your brand, your reputation, and your future depend on it. Class size limited to 50.
Location: VAN HORN C
12:00pm to 1:00pm Dompé Sponsored Lunch
> Sponsored lunch featuring Dr. Nate Lighthizer with an interactive presentation:
You Make the Call – Neurotrophic Keratitis and Its Masqueraders.
Location: CHICAGO
2:45pm to 8:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
> $10,000 in prizes to be awarded over the weekend!
5:45pm to 7:00pm Craft Beer Tour sponsored by GSRx
> Featuring Torn Label Brewing Company out of Kansas City.
Attend the Poster Session for CE credit while sampling outstanding brew! Awards will be presented at 6:00pm
8:00pm VSP Student/Resident Reception
> Featuring food and beverages!
Location: EMPIRE B
7:00pm to 11:00pm Tomasino Band live
> Sponsored by Vision Source
Located in Spectators, Sheraton Hotel

Saturday, February 8th Events

Saturday Morning Coffee Bar, Next to Registration
> Sponsored by Vision Care Direct
7:00am Geographic Atrophy: What every optometrist needs to know.
> Featuring speakers Carolyn Majcher, OD and Joseph Nezgoda, MD.
This is a non-CE breakfast symposium provided by Apellis Pharmaceutical.
Location: EMPIRE B
9:00am to 2:15pm Exhibit Hall Open
> Prize giveaway continues! Come visit our great exhibitors.
12:00pm Para lunch in the Exhibit Hall
> Diamond Sponsors to present during lunch.
12:30pm Doctor lunch in the Exhibit Hall
> Diamond Sponsors to present during lunch.
12:45pm Dessert Bar in Exhibit Hall
1:15 to 2:15pm Grand Prize Drawing in Exhibit Hall
> Must be present to win.
4:30pm to 5:30pm UMSL Alumni Reception
> Location: VAN HORN A/B
4:30pm to 5:30pm VSP State Association Happy Hour
> Location: EMPIRE B
5:00pm to 6:00pm Career Networking Event
> Come Mix and Match at our Career Networking Event
Location: New York Ballroom
5:30pm to 7:00pm

Presidential Camaraderie Reception
> Hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music, photo-ops and friends. Awards will be presented at 6:30 PM.
Location: New York Ballroom.

7:00pm to ???? The night is yours!
> Enjoy dinner and an evening out in Kansas City. 

Sunday, February 9th Events

Sunday Morning Coffee Bar, Next to Registration
> Sponsored by Vision Care Direct