2026 oao symposium
speakers

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Keynote Speaker
Neil Pasricha
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 

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Adam McLaughlin MD
Dr. Adam McLaughlin is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. He manages both medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous, retina, and macula. His clinical practice focuses on macular degeneration, retinal vascular disorders, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment repair and prevention, and macular surgery. From an educational and academic standpoint, Dr. McLaughlin involves himself in clinical research, strives to keep up to date with the latest clinical advances by participating in continuing professional education, and enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. 
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BLAIR LONSBERRY OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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Carolyn Majcher OD
Carolyn Majcher is a Doctor of Optometry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Optometric Retina Society. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from Salus University and completed an ocular disease residency at the Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Majcher served as Chief of the Retinal Disease Clinic and an Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry for 8 years. In 2019 she joined Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry where she serves as Director of Residency Programs and Professor.
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Cecelia Koetting OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 

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Jacqueline Theis OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
Keynote Speaker

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Joyce VanRooyen OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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Laurie Capogna OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
Keynote Speaker

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Marc Bloomenstein OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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Mike Sebastian OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
Keynote Speaker

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Raman Tuli MD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
Keynote Speaker

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Sarah MacIver OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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Shalu Pal OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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Sheila Morrison OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
Keynote Speaker

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Shirley Blanc OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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Thomas Lee OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
Keynote Speaker

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Trevor Miranda OD
Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals which have sold millions of copies including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership inside Walmart, the world’s largest company. He is one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and his work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey. 
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2026 OAO SYMPOSIUM & infomart

March 27-29, 2026
Rogers Centre,
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J2

Register to connect with Ontario’s optometry leaders shaping the future of eye health.

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