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WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE

September 20-21, 2024

Hosted by: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry

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What is the Western Regional Conference?

AOSA's Western Regional Conference is an annual event that complements the scholastic goals of optometry students in the western United States through educational keynotes, pop-ups, as well as professional and social networking opportunities.

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Who can attend?

WRC 2024 welcomes everyone from:

  • Western University College of Optometry

  • Southern California College of Optometry

  • UC Berkeley School of Optometry

  • Arizona College of Optometry

  • Pacific University College of Optometry

  • Rocky Mountain University College of Optometry

  • Undergraduate pre-optometry students

  • Local optometrists

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This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Optometry students and to network with local doctors!

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Our Sponors

Thank you for your support!

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Diamond Level 

  • AOSA Excutive

  • Alcon

  • California Optometric Association (COA)

  • Eyecare Partners

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Platinum Level 

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  • Coopervision

  • EssilorLuxottica

  • Johnson & Johnson

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Gold Level

  • Heine

  • MyEyeDr

  • National Vision

  • Vision to Learn

  • Walmart

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Silver Level

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  • Pioneer

  • University Affairs (WesternU)

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

WRC hosts a wide variety of activities such as key note speakers, pop-up lectures, an exhibit hall, and student parties on both nights. 

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday,

September 20, 2024

  • 6:30pm - Opening Social at Luchador Brewing Company

Saturday,
September 21, 2024

  • 7:30am - Breakfast/Registration

  • 8:15am - Opening Ceremony/Speakers

  • 10:30am - Neuro Rehab Session

  • 11:30am - Specialized Topics

  • 12:30pm - AOA+ Leadership Lunch

  • 1pm - Pop-Up Sessions start

  • 4:15pm - Exhibit Hall/COA Wrap-Up

  • 5pm - Conference Closer

  • 6pm - Shuttle service starts

  • 7pm - Student Night Out!

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Let's Go!

Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry

701 E 2nd St 1st Floor, Pomona, CA 91766

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