The Walman Education Summit brings together today’s most relevant topics in eye care, combining hands-on learning, emerging technology, and practical business strategies. Designed for eye care professionals, this continuing education event delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately in practice.
Register by October 2nd and receive Early Bird Registration discount of $99/person!

Jenny Smith, ABOC
Jenny Smith has an extensive background and passion for training and education which began as an inner-city high school biology teacher. She spent nearly a decade with Essilor as a National Speaker and Leader of Strategic Account Teams. Jenny is ABOC and a COPE approved speaker with experience speaking at Vision Expo East and West. She is also a certified Ritz Carleton Customer Service Trainer.
Phernell Walker, ABOM
Anyone who meets Phernell Walker knows that optics is his passion. He has become a nationally-recognized speaker because of his unique talent for teaching his students everything they need to know to become a professional optician. He authored the textbook, Pure Optics, to help his students prepare for the ABO and state board exams. Mr. Walker is one of only a few hundred people to earn a Master in Ophthalmic Optics. His educational achievements include an MBA, BS in Business, and an AS in Ophthalmic Optics. He is certified by the both the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners. Phernell serves on the American Board of Opticianry Board of Directors.

Early bird registration cost is $99 when you register by October 2nd. Registration includes credits of choice, swag items, breakfast and lunch at the Walman Education Summit. On October 3rd, registration cost will raise to $119/person.
If you are planning on staying the night, we recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Wausau. For special room rates, click here.