2026 Spring Conference

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About the Event

March 13-15, 2026
Woodstock Inn & Resort
14 The Grn
Woodstock, VT 05091

Registration flyer (PDF file)

Exhibitor Information (PDF file)

Friday, March 13

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Registration

CPR

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Ryan Prouty, Williston Fire

VOA Member Meeting & Lunch

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Metabolic Diseases: Updates and Systemic Interventions

Tracy Offerdahl-McGowan, BSc, PharmD, FAAO | 2:30 PM – 4:10 PM | COPE #: 97313-PH

Autoimmune Disease: Pharmacologic and Functional Interventions

Tracy Offerdahl-McGowan, BSc, PharmD, FAAO | 4:20 PM – 6:00 PM | COPE #: TBD

Exhibit Hall Reception

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 

Saturday, March 14

Registration, Exhibit Hall & Breakfast

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Integrative and Functional Medicine: Opportunities for ODs

Tracy Offerdahl-McGowan, BSc, PharmD, FAAO | 8:30 AM – 10:10 AM | COPE #: TBD

New Technology in Eye Care: The Rise of the Machines

Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO | 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM | COPE #: TBD

Exhibit Hall & Lunch

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Skiing/Activities

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Top 10 Drugs In Your Cabinet

Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO | 4:00 PM – 5:40 PM | COPE #: TBD

Pints for Pupils Reception

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 

Sunday, April 13

Registration, Exhibit Hall & Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

The ABCs of Treating Corneal Disease

Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO | 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | COPE #: TBD

Neuro-Optometric Exam

Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO | 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | COPE #: TBD

Glaucoma Update 2025

Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO | 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | COPE #: TBD

Hotel Information

The VOA has secured a special rate of $329/night at the Woodstock Inn & Resort, with a reduced resort fee. The deadline to take advantage of this discounted rate is Wednesday, February 11th. Use the link below or call 1-800-448-7900 and mention the VOA to receive the special rate. Online you will notice the resort fee included in the published room rate.

Ski Information and Discount

The VOA has secured a 10% discount off lift tickets at Saskadena Six Ski Area and the Nordic Center. Note that there is not a code for online booking. Guests must call or mention the VOA group in person to receive the 10% discount.

Saskadena Six

802-457-6661
Saskadena Six Lift Tickets & Passes Information

Woodstock Nordic Center

802-457-6674
Woodstock Nordic Center Information

Registration Information

Registration includes courses, meals, and events provided on each day with. If paying by check, you will receive a $25 discount on your total.

Providing your ARBO number will ensure you receive credit for the CE that you take.

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