Dates: 

Friday, June 26, 2026 | 12:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 8:00am-4:30pm

Venue: Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile

Address:

633 N St Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Vision Forward - Chicago, IL

Vision Forward is a high-impact workshop for owners and office managers ready to step out of the day-to-day, and build what’s next.

Each event blends peer insight, expert perspective, and real-world application, all centered on long-term growth planning, sharper business clarity, and what it truly takes to run a sustainable independent practice today.

It’s practical. Discussion-driven. And grounded in the realities of ownership.

AGENDA

Friday, June 26, 2026
Registration12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Kick Off + Welcome1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Opening Keynote: Focus on Feedback1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Roundtables3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Happy Hour + Dinner5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Breakfast + Networking8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Staying Ahead: What’s Next for Independent Practices9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Turning Your Goals Into Results: Identify and Overcome the Barriers to Success10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Building Your Brand from the Inside Out11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Lunch12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Patients Love You – They Just Don’t Buy from You1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Break2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Mastering the Optical: Retail & Inventory Strategies for Practice Success2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Roundtable Insights + Event Wrap3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Erin O'Malley

Erin M. O’Malley is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and a professional development expert known for helping leaders show up with energy, credibility, and authenticity to create impact. Her work centers on the human side of leadership—how leaders communicate, how they hold the room, and how their presence builds trust and creates connection.

She works with senior leaders, emerging leaders, and high-potential teams across industries including professional services, healthcare, financial services, and technology. Through her signature public speaking program, The Extravaganza, Erin helps leaders turn expertise into influence—strengthening how they speak, connect, and own their most authentic selves.

Known for her bold energy, sharp insight, and Jersey Girl approach (she’ll give it to you straight with a shot of compassion), Erin creates experiences that are engaging, practical, and transformative—helping leaders lead with both authority and authenticity.

SPEAKERS

Nathan Hayes
Full Name
Nathan Hayes
Job Title
Director of Financial Services
Company
IDOC Books & Benchmarks
Jeremy Bono
Full Name
Jeremy Bono
Job Title
Director, OMS
Company
IDOC
Steve Vargo
Full Name
Steve Vargo
Job Title
consultant
Company
IDOC

Vision Forward is open to members and non-members alike. Space is limited. 

$150 refundable deposit due upon registration. Deposit to be refunded post event when you attend. No shows will not receive a refund.