06/09/2026

THE FINAL INVITATION! NORTHWEST MIDWEST SPEC-FEST is HERE!

IT'S HERE AND WAITING FOR YOU!

NORTHWEST - MIDWEST SPEC-FEST

NORTHWEST IS ALMOST HERE AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT

GREAT CONTINUING EDUCATION, GREAT NETWORKING, GREAT FUN! - AND THE BEST PART, OAO MEMBERS ATTEND FREE!

• CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, VENDORS, AND SPEAKERS
• TWO DAYS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
• ENJOY NETWORKING, HIGH-ENERGY DAY PLANNED
• SPECIAL HOTEL RATE UNTIL AUGUST 19, 2026

Don't hear about all the fun afterward - BE A PART OF IT!

WHEN:  SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2026

WHERE: HILTON GARDEN INN

6561 LEVIS COMMONS, PERRYSBURG, OH  43551

Discounted Room Rate Guaranteed through AUGUST  19, 2026, for the rate of $149.00

Call (419)873-0700 - Groupe Code 915

CLICK HERE to Reserve your room.https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/tolpbgi-915-3d6f6195-1d93-4c1b-b220-81c2e05219a1/

It’s truly fun for the whole office — whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro. Free Admission for OAO Members and for office staff to explore the newest technologies that will help you in the office.

• Optical Managers

• Office staff, teams, apprentices, and all support personnel

NOT A MEMBER? JOIN HERE

Click here to Register

Let's make 2026 a year of collaboration and collective impact, advancing our partners, our profession, and each other!

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

Sponsored by Essilar/Luxottica     Judith Lew, ABOC
	Sam Winngrad MBA
	President, John Bruening - ABO/NCLE
	Secretary Treasurer Valarie Lambert - ABO/NCLE
	Kevin Walker, ABO

Click here to Register

For direct link to their website visit OAO's website.

Most importantly you will meet them in person at the Northwest Spec-Fest. Everyone is invited to explore, learn the new technology, office products, labs, newest eyewear, and so much more.