POA 2026 Fall Conference
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Hershey, PA
License renewal doesn't need to be scary! The POA has you covered for last-minute credits, networking, and treats from the sweetest place on Earth.
What better way to spend Halloween weekend than with family and friends for Howloween in Hershey! CE programs will run 8:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday and Sunday with plenty of time to explore Hersheypark, Chocolate World, or Hershey Gardens, play a round of golf at Hershey Country Club, relax at one of Hershey’s famous spas, shop at the Hershey Outlets, and visit their many great restaurants.
There will be an exhibit hall with food and drink breaks provided.
Education by Raman Bhakhri, O.D. and Jessica Steen, O.D.
| Friday, Oct. 30 | ||
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | POA Strategic Planning | (invite only) |
| 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall | |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | ||
| 6:45 - 7:45 AM | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall | |
| 8:00 - 9:40 AM | Glaucoma Today: Case Discussions and Clinical Updates | (2 credits GL/TPA) |
| 9:40 - 10:10 AM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:15 - 11:55 AM | Inherited Retinal Disease/Infectious Retina | |
| 12:15 - 2:15 PM | POA Strategic Planning | (invite only) |
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | ||
| 7:00 - 7:45 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:00 - 9:40 AM | Urgent Care Cases/Oral Meds in Eyecare | (2 credits GL/TPA) |
| 10:00 - 11:40 AM | Retina in Focus: Core Conditions and Cutting Edge Therapies/Ophthalmic Therapeutic Update | (2 credits / 1 TPA) |
Hotel
Group ID: 109
General Attendee Passcode: PAOA2026
Important notes regarding making online reservations:
- You may see a message of no availability- please search the specific dates of the conference to see room availability.
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Email: Ilene@poaeyes.org
Phone: 7172336455
