ORLANDO, Fla.—From February 11 through 14, hundreds of ECPs gathered here for the 2024 edition of Transitions Academy. In front of more than 1,300 attendees from around the world, Chrystel Barranger, president, Transitions Optical, and president, EssilorLuxottica Wholesale EMEA, announced the launch of Transitions Gen S, as reported in VMAIL from Academy. In addition to this major product launch, the three-day event included breakout educational sessions, a brand experience and a number of networking opportunities.

This week, we’re taking a look at a snapshot of Transitions Academy through the eyes of independent ECPs who were on-site.

Angelica Cifuentes, OD, of Miami, had fun in the photo booth with friends and fellow attendees. Image via tinyoptometrist on Instagram


Sophia Pray, optician in Carpentersville, Ill., recapped Academy on Instagram and listed some of her highlights from the event. Image via foxysofa on Instagram


Haley Perry, OD, and Harry Landsaw, OD, enjoyed the Super Bowl party that kicked off Academy. Image via haleyaperryod on Instagram


The Wauseon Eye Care team traveled from Wauseon, Ohio for Academy 2024. Image via wauseon.eye.care on Instagram


Tommasina Sideris, OD, (center) from Eyes on Litchfield in Litchfield, Conn., enjoyed meeting new people at Academy, and practicing her Greek language skills. Image via eyesonlitchfield on Instagram