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Events and webinars

Our portfolio of events is designed to meet the needs of practitioners working across a range of different clinical settings with content aligned to the GOC’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

Read our guide to obtaining your CPD points for further details.

We also offer members and subscribers access to a wide range of education suitable for all practitioner types. View the OT's suite of CPD exams.

New events will be added to this page from June onwards. Please ensure your communication preferences in MyAOP are up to date in order to receive email notifications about upcoming events.

  • 2 points05 August 2026

    The AOP is hosting a workshop for optometrists, dispensing opticians and practice owners on how we can support you to raise awareness of the vital role community optometry plays – and any challenges you see in practice which stops optometry to doing more

    Time: 6.30pm - 8.15pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_Dispensing

    Domains: CPD_icon_LeadershipCPD_icon_Professionalism

  • 1 point19 August 2026

    The lecture outlines the importance of slowing myopia progression and how selecting the right intervention – whether spectacles, pharmacological options or contact lenses – can maximise treatment outcomes throughout a child’s myopia management journey

    Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_DispensingGOC_CPD_Contact_Lens

    Domains: CPD_icon_Clinical_PracticeCPD_icon_CommunicationCPD_icon_Special_Requirements

    Sponsored by:
  • Up to 4 points13 September 2026

    Optometry Today (OT), in partnership with the AOP, is pleased to present a day of AI-focused education.

    The event features a series of online sessions offering practical insights into the opportunities, limitations and evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optometry.

    The programme includes four webinars, each providing one interactive CPD point. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field, building confidence and exchanging knowledge with peers. Delegates may attend the full programme or choose individual sessions that best match their clinical interests.

    Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_Dispensing

    Domains: CPD_icon_Clinical_PracticeCPD_icon_ProfessionalismCPD_icon_Leadership

  • 2 points14 September 2026

    The AOP is hosting a workshop for optometrists, dispensing opticians and practice owners on how we can support you to raise awareness of the vital role community optometry plays – and any challenges you see in practice which stops optometry to doing more

    Time: 6.30pm - 8.15pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_Dispensing

    Domains: CPD_icon_LeadershipCPD_icon_Professionalism

  • Up to 4 points04 October 2026

    Optometry Today (OT) in partnership with the AOP, and the Vision team at Johnson & Johnson as headline sponsor, are pleased to host a day of education for everyone in the practice.

    Whether you're an optometrist, dispensing optician or optical assistant, the content has been tailored with the whole team in mind.

    Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_DispensingGOC_CPD_Contact_Lens

    Domains: CPD_icon_CommunicationCPD_icon_ProfessionalismCPD_icon_Clinical_PracticeCPD_icon_Special_RequirementsCPD_icon_Leadership

    Sponsored by:
  • 12.5 points07 October 2026

    This event is designed for optometrists, seeking to enhance their clinical skills and patient care techniques in a controlled, supportive environment.

    Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_Optometrists

    Domains: CPD_icon_Clinical_PracticeCPD_icon_CommunicationCPD_icon_Leadership

    Sponsored by:
  • 15 points20 October 2026

    The event provides a platform for locum practitioners to access clinical content tailored for their specific needs across a range of key themes including myopia management, ethical and regulatory scenarios, a guide to hospital referrals, and contact lens themes centred on astigmatism and presbyopia.

    Time: 8.30am - 4.10pm

    Interactive:

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_TherapeuticsGOC_CPD_DispensingGOC_CPD_Contact_Lens

    Domains: CPD_icon_Clinical_PracticeCPD_icon_CommunicationCPD_icon_LeadershipCPD_icon_ProfessionalismCPD_icon_Special_Requirements

    Sponsored by:
  • 14 - 15 November 2026


    The AOP, along with headline sponsor Bausch + Lomb, are pleased to deliver the Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference 2026 in London. The conference will bring together hospital and community specialty optometrists for a weekend of dedicated face-to-face education and networking.

    Time: 8.30am - 3.00pm

    Practitioner type: GOC_CPD_OptometristsGOC_CPD_Contact_LensGOC_CPD_TherapeuticsGOC_CPD_Dispensing

    Domains: CPD_icon_Clinical_PracticeCPD_icon_CommunicationCPD_icon_Special_RequirementsCPD_icon_Professionalism

    Headline sponsor:
    Baush+Lomb