Webinar: Past, Present and Future: Key insights for Independent Optometry

Delivered in partnership with Optometry Today and the AOP, this webinar is part of Hakim Group's 20th-anniversary celebrations.

Designed for independent practice owners and optometry professionals, the webinar will provide clarity and confidence following the Autumn Budget. Combining expert economic insight with practical inspiration, it will help business owners navigate uncertainty, focus on what they can control and set their practices up for success in the year ahead.

Leading the conversation will be Peter Telfer, Group Managing Director at Urquhart Opticians, a group of 18 independent Hakim Group practices, and a key member of SharkLink at Hakim Group. Peter will be joined by Nathan Hutchings, Head, Risk Solutions Group at Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking, with contributions from high-profile, celebrity guests from the Hakim Group 20th Anniversary Annual Retreat, linking their experiences and key messages to the optical industry and Hakim Group’s 20-year journey.

Past: Selected high profile guests from Hakim Group’s Annual Retreat will reflect on themes such as legacy, resilience and belief.

Present: Nathan will discuss the Autumn Budget, the economic outlook and its implications for independent optical businesses

Future: Peter will explore AI, innovation, smart eyewear, patient journeys and new revenue opportunities

A short Q&A with Peter and Nathan will conclude the session.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the economic outlook and post-Budget considerations for independent optical practices
• Identify opportunities presented by AI, smart eyewear and an evolving patient journey
• Apply insights from inspiring personal experiences to build confidence, resilience and future growth.

CPD

• This session does not carry any CPD points.

Technical requirements

• The session will take place using Zoom
• We recommend that you use a computer or tablet device to join this webinar.