100% Optical launches priority bookings for education program
Seminar bookings for 100% Optical, taking place at London’s Excel from 1st to 3rd March 2025, have been confirmed by the organisers in collaboration with the AOP, the event’s long-standing education partner.
AOP priority bookings will open on Monday, 13th January 2025, followed by ABDO priority a week later on 20th January, ahead of all remaining sessions for registered visitors, which will be available to book from Wednesday, 22nd January.
To avoid double bookings and ensure everyone has an opportunity to attend CPD sessions at the UK’s largest optical event, the organisers will release additional seminars and capacity on 10th February. They will also hold back 20% of session capacity for walk-ins on the day, available on a first-come, first-served basis at the show.
The organisers of the free-to-attend show are working closely with its exhibitors and sponsors, including Olleyes, Essilor International, Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, CHEC, Topcon, RetinAI, Mainline Instruments, and Mainline Connections, to curate a world-class education programme.
With approximately 7,000 seats available across 100+ hours of CPD sessions, the education programme is packed with industry-led content. As January 2025 marks the start of a new CPD cycle, delegates will have an excellent opportunity to meet their education requirements early in the year. 100% Optical will offer 1–3 CPD points across all sessions, featuring a variety of discussion workshops, peer reviews, and lectures.
Key themes this year include advanced imaging techniques, myopia management, artificial intelligence, contact lenses, dispensing, clinical decision-making, glaucoma, and many more, offering a comprehensive exploration of contemporary practice in the optical field.
Programme Highlights
Saturday
- Main Stage, 11:45: Charles Kanavati and Yit Yang
- Optical Academy, 13:00: Aneel Suri
Sunday
- Main Stage, 14:15: Paul Morris, Giles Edmonds, and Nishani Amerasinghe
- Dispensing Workshop, 11:45: Dr Alicia Thompson and Max Halford
Monday
- Main Stage, 10:30: Dr Michael Powner
- CooperVision, 11:45: Nicky Latham
New themes being explored this year include ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence models for optometric practice, Allyship in practice, and No Skin off My Eye – a dermatology drive-by for periocular skin.
Highlights for Ophthalmologists include:
Saturday, 16:45:
Mastering ophthalmic diagnostics: Practical tools, apps, and tricks illustrated with unforgettable frontline cases with Iain Livingstone, Consultant Ophthalmologist, NHS Forth Valley
Sunday, 14:15:
Cataract surgery in the context of corneal disease: A roadmap to success with Masara Laginaf, Consultant Ophthalmologist, OCL Vision
Monday, 15:30:
New horizons in posterior segment treatment: Photobiomodulation for dry AMD management with Professor Giuseppe Giannaccare, Ophthalmologist, University of Cagliari
“The education programme will offer more than 100 sessions across a variety of topics on areas of contemporary practice for all practitioner types.”
Register now and join us in shaping the future of optics and eyewear innovation — see you at 100% Optical 2025!
About 100% Optical
100% Optical 2026
February 28 - March 2, 2026
Excel London, United Kingdom
100% Optical is the UK’s largest optical trade show, uniting eyewear, lenses, technology, and education under one roof. Explore 250+ exhibitors and 5,000+ brands, meet 11,000+ peers, and earn CPD points through the AOP-curated programme. If you work in optics, this is your must-attend show at ExCeL London.
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Since launching in 2014, 100% Optical has quickly established itself as the largest optical event in the UK, attracting 10,657 UK and international visitors with more than 250 exhibitors. Organised in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP), the annual show provides a platform for professionals to:
Be part of Europe's fastest growing optical event for the international community. If you are part of the optical industry, this is a must-attend event for you to grow your professional network and business in the UK and international market. Bookings for 100% Optical 2026 are filling up fast and spaces are limited.
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