AIO Vision

24/08/2026

18/02/2026

We are delighted to advise that AIO will partner with NEG at their Conference in October at St George’s Park Hotel, Burton-on-Trent on Sunday 18th and Monday 19th October 2026.

The Conference entitled ‘The Future’s Brighter Together’ will bring together all true Independents, whether members of NEG and/or AIO (or of neither) in one place at no cost for entry.

The two-day event will include CPD workshops (with at least 12 CPD points available), business lectures, supplier exhibition. and a Gala dinner. There will be two keynote speakers – on Sunday this will be Paleoanthropologist, explorer, and TV presenter Ella Al-Shamahi and on Monday Sir Clive Woodward, England Rugby world cup winning coach.

With an exciting program across the two days as well as the Gala dinner, NEG and AIO are encouraging all true Independents to come and stay at the venue to enjoy both days, and to network and socialise. The hotel offers great accommodation, which has been subsidised down to a rate of just £175 + VAT and includes a three-course dinner (with entertainment) bed and breakfast.

To book your place, please visit the Conference website here www.negconference.co.uk/

22/01/2026

We're looking forward to attending 100% Optical this year! Come and visit us on Stand M60 to talk about what AIO can do for you and your business https://www.100percentoptical.com/

22/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the AIO Conference last weekend! Read our blog post here and view some more photos: https://www.aiovision.org/aio-conference-2025-a-brilliant-weekend-for-independent-optometry/

09/10/2025

A Big thanks to the Eyewear Company for becoming this years headline sponsor for the AIO Conference 2025! https://theeyewearcompany.com/

07/10/2025

Still time to book for the AIO Conference this year (and get the discounted rate).

Professor Glen Jeffery of UCL and Moorfields will be speaking about ocular red light therapy applications for glaucoma, AMD, blepharitis and myopia management. Other topics include AI in practice, specialist sports and recreation eyewear with over 15 CPD points on offer. GOC CEO Leonie Milliner is the Headline speaker, covering all topical issues including the thematic review into commercial practice and patient safety. Exhibition, Dinner and Student stream and you can book for either or both days. See here for more.’

The Annual 'Go To' event for all Independents and aspiring Independents returns for its 69th YEAR! Book early to avoid disappointment!

02/10/2025

Not long to go now until the AIO Conference 2025! More information can be found here: https://www.aiovision.org/aio-conference-2025/

04/09/2025

Have you got your tickets to the AIO Conference this year? Purchase them here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aio-annual-conference-2025-tickets-1483794783139?msockid=1d1c6c82f35a651812b97d87f2176412

26/06/2025

Save the date!

08/10/2024

Well what an incredible few days at the AIO Conference 2024! We are beyond grateful to everyone who attended, spoke, sponsored and participated in this years event! We couldn't have done it without you all! More photo's to come!