
Distinguished speakers from around the world have confirmed their availability to present at the 2025 Optical Dispensers Association (ODA) International Conference in Sydney.
Taking place from 7-8 March at the InterContinental Sydney at Circular Quay, topics have been curated to provide optical dispensers and other eye care professionals with a unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, and take home valuable knowledge that can be applied in the workplace.
While the event has been created with optical dispensers in mind, eyecare professionals working in all areas of the industry should not miss this chance to broaden their horizons and connect with a global community of thinkers and doers.
Tickets are expected to sell out — register now for the 2025 ODA International Conference to secure your spot!
While the event has been created with optical dispensers in mind, eyecare professionals working in all areas of the industry should not miss this chance
An Exceptional Program
Delegates at the 2025 International ODA Conference will hear from:
• Alexandra Sipatchin (Germany): Neuroscientist / International Product and Project Manager for Rodenstock International. See more of the world: the visual system in all its integrity for the creation of lens designs.
• Prof Padmaja Sankaridurg (New South Wales): Conjoint Professor at UNSW / Head of Global Myopia Management at ZEISS Vision Care. Current trends in myopia management.
• Fiona Anderson (Scotland): Dispensing Optician BSc(Hons) FBDO R SMC (Tech) FEAOO / Upper Warden at Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Fitting our future: Meeting the dispensing needs of our children and Inclusive eyecare: Dispensing solutions for all.
• Samantha Day (New Zealand): Dispensing Optician / National Dispensing Manager at Matthews Eyecare NZ. Enhancing customer experience: Effective communication techniques for frame selection.
• Ulli Hentschel (New South Wales): Optical Dispenser / Training and Development Manager at Hoya Lens Australia. Unlocking the early presbyope market and Navigating the myopia maze.
• Nathan Adams (Fiji): Lecturer at the College of Theology and Evangelism Fiji and Ambassadors of Christ South Pacific. Beyond the practice walls: Seeing past a plastic Fiji.
• Grant Hannaford (New South Wales): Ophthalmic Physicist / Director of AAOO and IOA International Optician of the Year 2022. Emmetropisation in the human visual system, biometry, position of wear.
• Claire Ferreira (France): (Hybrid) International Eyewear Frame Designers for Face a Face Paris / Co-artistic Director at The Design Eyewear Group. Passion for design, colour and originality.
• Craig Johnston (Queensland): Optical Mechanic / National Sales and Marketing Manager at Younger Optics Australia and NZ. Boutique lenses and boutique problems.
• Shiva Taghvaei (New South Wales): Optical Dispenser / Senior Commercial Manager at Safilo Australia. Decoding frames: Data and psychology.
• Justin Chiang (Queensland): Optical Dispenser / General Manager at Tokai Optical Australia. Being competitive as an optical dispenser.
• Fiona Om (Victoria): Optometrist / Professional Services Manager at CR Labs. Case studies: Atypical lens orders.
• Virgilia Readett (New South Wales): Optical Dispenser / Senior Trainer and Assessor at ACOD Australia and NZ. Improving your dispensing outcomes through behavioural profiling.
• Nabill Jacob (New South Wales): Senior Orthoptist / Clinical Relationship Manager at Vision Australia. The optical dispenser: Low vision and how to help.