2026 Primary Eye Care Conference

Sponsored by Nebraska Optometric Association

February 26 - 28, 2026
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508

Join doctors of optometry and paraoptometrics across Nebraska to network, connect with state senators, and earn continuing education credits on current optometry practices.  Applications for continuing education have been submitted to COPE and CPC.

Conference Schedules

OD Schedule

Para Schedule

Conference Registration

OD Registration

Para Registration

The person completing the registration form is automatically registered for the conference. If you register and then return to the form to register others, the system will register you a second time. Please consider registering all attendees at the same time or try these options:

  • Para registration: designate one para to complete their online registration and include additional para attendees.
  • Multiple registrations: if you have issues using the form, you may also email or call the NOA office and provide attendee information.  We will work directly with AOA to process registrations.
  • Credit card processing fee:  A 4% fee will be added to credit card transactions.

NOA Members

  • Full Conference: $550
  • Thursday Only: $225
  • Friday Only: $225
  • Saturday Only: $175
  • Thursday/Friday: $450
  • Friday/Saturday: $450

Non-Members

  • Full Conference: $1,075
  • Thursday Only: $350
  • Friday Only: $350
  • Saturday Only: $350
  • Thursday/Friday: $930
  • Friday/Saturday: $930

Para Members (employed by NOA member)

  • Full Friday Conference $125

Para Non-Members

  • Full Friday Conference $250

Hotel Block

The Scarlett Hotel is steps from the conference center at 2101 Transformation Drive.

  • Booking link
  • Booking phone number: 531-300-6300
  • Group block: 2026 NOA Conference
  • Group room rate: $139, plus tax
  • Reservation block deadline: January 30, 2026

Parking instructions: Park in the lot north of Transformation Drive and use the Passport Parking app (Zone 9900) to pay for parking. Paid parking is enforced from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  Find parking details:  https://innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic/

Speakers

Speaker Bios

Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

Exhibitor Registration

Event Sponsorship