ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Executive Summit, the organization’s annual event that brings together industry leaders for high-level networking and leadership development. Taking place January 22-24, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, Calif, the Executive Summit aims to illuminate the changes ahead for the vision community, with a schedule that includes presentations by keynote speakers, as well as opportunities to network and connect with industry leaders and executives.

“For the 2025 Executive Summit, attendees can look forward to an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers that will delve into crucial topics impacting the vision industry today, such as government and regulatory affairs, market research, cybersecurity and generational differences in the workplace,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council. “This event brings together some of the industry’s brightest leaders to build meaningful relationships and engage in essential discussions about the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of vision.”

Confirmed keynote speakers for the 2025 Executive Summit include:

 
  • Eric O’Neill, cybersecurity expert and former FBI operative featured in the film Breach

  • Kim Lear, generations expert and researcher, Inlay Insights

  • Brian Beaulieu, CEO, ITR Economics
Additional highlights of the event can be found here, with a full agenda available in the coming weeks. The Summit is open to both members of The Vision Council and non-members, with special pricing available for members. Registration is available by clicking here.

The 2025 Executive Summit will also serve as the backdrop for The Vision Council’s annual Business Meeting, according to the group, during which the organization recognizes the contributions of board and committee volunteers, welcomes the newly elected members of the board of directors, and receives an update on top initiatives from the chairman of the board.

The Vision Council has negotiated a special room rate of $369 plus tax and resort fee per night at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. To reserve your room, click here. Reservations must be made on or before Friday, December 13, 2024, to be eligible for the group rate. Reservations made after the cutoff will be based on availability at then current rates.

For more information on the 2025 Executive Summit, click here. Questions should be directed to executivesummit@thevisioncouncil.org.