ENVISION and visionserve alliance CONFERENCE 2026 - IN-PERSON - more information
save the date - May 27 - 30, 2026 - columbus, ohio - Register
Envision and VisionServe Alliance join forces to host a joint national conference that will unite 400 clinical rehabilitation professionals, researchers, agency leaders, and their administrative teams, service providers, other professionals, and advocates, creating a single, unified experience that strengthens collaboration and innovation across the industry.
Building on Envision’s history of offering cutting-edge clinical education since 2006 and VisionServe Alliance’s leadership conferences, the 2026 event will leverage both organizations’ strengths with an:
Envision Track focused on: Vision rehabilitation, evidence-based education, and advancements in vision research and technology to reduce practice gaps, improve care, and patient outcomes
VisionServe Track focused on: Innovation, strengthening organizations, cultivating leadership, sharing industry best practices, and optimizing administrative and direct services in vision rehabilitation
This conference is a great way to keep up with the latest advances to close practice gaps in service delivery, meet other professionals, strategize on program advocacy and sustainability, find out about technological developments, and the opportunity to earn maximum CEUs accredited through COPE, AOTA, and ACVREP.
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With over 50 hours of clinical education, vision research, and executive leadership sessions about vision rehabilitation being planned, you can attend the sessions you need and earn CEUs (a maximum of 20.5 Continuing Education hours can be earned).
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Network with colleagues, attend inspiring Keynotes, the Expo Hall, and other social events.
Call For Program Abstracts and Proposals: Be a part of the program! All submission categories for in-person presentations are open. Learn more!
Low Vision Expo for Sponsors: Join the largest concentration of vision rehabilitation professionals and agency leaders and their teams. Our exhibitor and sponsorship program allows you to customize your presence for maximized benefits before, during, and after the event.
Conference Registration for attendees and sponsors will open in mid-October. Sign up to be notified!
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The premier multidisciplinary blindness and low vision conference with strategic insights and outstanding programs & opportunities for vision rehabilitation professionals.
submissions for abstracts and program presENtations
All submission categories for Envision ans VisionServe Alliance Conference 2026, in-person presentations are open including: Clinical Education, Panel/Symposia, Hands-On Workshop courses and Research Abstracts. Submissions Deadline is 12/12/2025.
exHibitor information
Low Vision Expo: Join the largest concentration of vision rehabilitation professionals. Our exhibitor and sponsorship program allows you to customize your presence for maximized benefits before, during, and after the event. Exhibitor and Sponsor prospectus.
Every year since 2006, we’ve organized an annual conference that gives you the opportunity to keep up with the latest ideas and advancements in research, practice and technology. And every year since its inception, our conference has grown. It began as the first multidisciplinary conference dedicated to vision rehabilitation and research. Today, it’s the premier international conference for networking with medical professionals, researchers and industry representatives—all wanting to share their ideas on how to improve the lives of people with low vision.
Who should attend?
This conference provides professional development for all professionals involved in the provision of low vision rehabilitation care including:
- Agency Leaders and Administrators
- Assistive Technology Specialists
- Counselors
- Low Vision Therapists
- Mobility Specialists
- Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Ophthalmologists
- Optometrists
- Physical Therapists
- Policy Makers
- Rehabilitation Engineers
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired/Special Education Teachers
- Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
- Vision Researchers
- And Other Professionals and Advocates in the Blindness and Low Vision Community
Why attend?
If you’re a researcher or practitioner in the low vision field, the Envision and VisionServe Alliance Conference is a great way to keep up with the latest advances to close practice gaps, meet other professionals, find out about technological developments, and earn continuing education credits.
If you’re an exhibitor, advertiser or sponsor, this is a unique opportunity to reach a wider audience.
Earn continuing education credits
Attendees may earn up to 20.5 hours of continuing education credits.
Networking opportunities
Network with 400+ attendees working in the blind and low vision profession.
Exhibit hall
Engage and present directly to agency CEOs, practitioners, and researchers who are interested in your products or services.
Advertise
Reach hundreds of attendees by having your ad in the conference program or distributing your product brochure or white paper.