Conferences & CMEs
State-level conferences and continuing medical education sessions keep members current on contact lenses, vision care and clinical practice.
Events & CMEs
Learning, gathering and giving back across the state
Optometry is constantly changing, so continuing education is essential. KOA runs conferences, CMEs, seminars and workshops through the year, alongside public-awareness campaigns and community gatherings for members.
Upcoming
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · 8:00 AM onwardsKOA CON 2026
The 13th State-Level Optometry Conference and Workshop, held in association with the Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences.
Theme: Future in Focus: Where Expertise Meets Clinical Excellence. Open to students, clinicians, academicians, private practitioners and industry professionals.
- Date & time
- Sunday, 20 September 2026, from 8:00 AM
- Venue
- Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru
- Continuing education
- 9 CE OCI points for attendees
- Registration fees
- KOA members & optometry students: Rs. 1,200
- Non-KOA members: Rs. 1,500
- Bulk registration (10+): Rs. 1,100
Programme highlights
- Scientific sessions led by industry experts
- Hands-on masterclasses (choose any two)
- Expert panel discussion on NCAHP and career opportunities
- Poster presentations and trade exhibition
- Full-day programme from registration through workshops
KOA CON 2026 flyers
Agenda, speakers, committee and invitation
Open any flyer for a larger view. The registration flyer includes a QR code that opens the same Google Form.
Seminars & workshops
Hands-on workshops and seminars give optometrists and students practical skills and exposure to new techniques and equipment.
Awareness campaigns
Annual campaigns, including UV Protection, Children's Vision, Good Vision for Life and World Optometry Day, take eye health to the public.
Photo highlights
Moments from KOA gatherings
A glimpse of recent conferences, CMEs, awareness walks and inter-college events held across Karnataka.
A note to members
Your participation makes every event a success
We never forget the support members have shown at every past KOA event, and we ask you to extend the same by taking part in our continuing education. The optometry field is constantly changing, so high-quality continuous education matters, and beyond the learning, every CME is a chance to get together and have fun.
Each big event rests on the shoulders of our members. Please spare your time, and we look forward to seeing you there.
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