Specsavers’ Professional Advancement Conferences (PAC) have been delivering world-class clinical education and professional development for 30 years. Over that time, we have continued to grow and innovate with the introduction of multiple tracks for optics and audiology clinicians, exhibition spaces and large-scale peer discussion sessions – delivering tens of thousands of CPD hours and inspiring further Specsavers clinical conferences around the world.
We love sharing our CPD
As well as our annual flagship conference in Birmingham, we take our CPD out on the road every year with our series of regional MiniPAC events covering the UK and Ireland. While our free online CPD webinars – available to all clinicians throughout the year – offer the opportunity to hear from expert speakers and take part in interactive peer discussion from the comfort of your own home.
Whatever your agenda, our interactive CPD sessions aim to inform, engage and challenge – keeping you up to date and equipping you with skills and knowledge that can be put into practice immediately, for the benefit of you and your patients.
From the latest research and technology advances, to everyday clinical case studies and practical top tips – you’ll find a fantastic breadth of topics on offer, delivered in a variety of formats including lectures, peer reviews and peer discussion and practical hands-on workshops.
Our annual Professional Advancement Conference (PAC) turns 30 this year and is open to all – delivering top-quality professional development and the chance to network amongst 2,000-plus optics and audiology colleagues.
If you’re a qualified or trainee optometrist, dispensing optician, contact lens optician, audiologist, hearing aid dispenser or hearing care assistant – we look forward to welcoming you in Birmingham on Sunday 3 November.
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The conference is on Sunday 3 November at the ICC Birmingham. Registration opens at 8am and there are multiple tracks and sessions to choose from between 09.00 and 17.30.
PAC is open to all optics and audiology clinical colleagues, wherever you work. Our CPD programmes are suitable for:
Audiology: audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, hearing care assistants, audiology practitioners and trainee audiology colleagues.
With 14 tracks of high-quality optics and audiology content, there is something on offer for every professional. Experts from across the sectors will deliver engaging sessions ranging from presentations, peer reviews, discussion sessions, peer reviews to hands-on practical workshops.
Go to our PAC registration site for full details of our expert speakers, programme contents, CPD info, and exhibitor list.
Registration is opening soon, so watch this space. You can also book some sessions in advance.
Delegate fees: £99 / €115 + VAT for Specsavers colleagues and £125 / €145 + VAT for non-Specsavers delegates.
Delegates should make their own travel and hotel arrangements. We offer preferential rates at several nearby hotels. See our registration site for details of hotels, and how to book.
