VM EVENTS: VM Summit Opportunities to Learn, Lunch and Network at the VM Summit By Staff Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 PM NEW YORK—With the theme of Connectivity: The Future of EveryThing and EveryOne, the 9th Annual Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit took place here at The Times Center on Wednesday, March 18 addressing the Internet of Things (IoT) and many other trends affecting the optical industry. The day-long event attracted 400+ execs from the ECP, retail, insurance, product and lab arenas. Playing on the theme of Connectivity, attendees from throughout the industry took advantage of the networking opportunities throughout the day by reconnecting with friends and colleagues, both old and new. 8/23 The Vision Council’s CEO, Mike Daley (l), and Draisin Vision Group’s Neil Draisin, OD, arrive at the Times Center for Vision Monday’s Global Leadership Summit, an annual event that joins the optical community and business world. (L to R) Walmart’s James Muldoon, Teri Johannesen and Bill Johannesen enjoy the refreshments before the Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit begins. (L to R) Zeiss’ Jon Goldberg, Karen Roberts, Bernadette Hiskey and Pamela Andrews get together before heading into the Summit. Essilor Canada’s Robert Menes and Bruce Miles at the start of the full-day event. (L to R) Allergan’s Dave Gibson, Carey Reynolds and Mark Risher are among the Summit’s over 400 attendees. (L to R) Jobson Medical Information’s Bill Scott, I2C Ventures’ David Chute and Marchon Eyewear’s Victoria Hallberg get together before heading inside for a day of panels and discussions on the future of vision. (L to R) Centennial Optical’s Allen Nightingale, and IRIS The Visual Group’s Lynn DeKoster, David Shwirtz, OD, and Eric Babin are excited to hear the Summit’s speakers discuss the future of the optical industry. (L to R) Europa Eyewear’s Scott Shapiro, PECAA’s Chris Millet and Lance Anderson, OD, and Europa International’s Jill Burrowes waiting for the Summit to begin. (L to R) The Vision Council’s Greg Chavez, Think About Your Eyes’ Dave Plogmann and The Vision Council’s Michael Daley take a coffee break. C&E Vision’s Brad Shapiro and VSP’s Tim Jankowski, OD, meet up before the Summit reconvenes. Rinkov Eyecare Centers’ Jeffrey Rinkov and Hoya’s Barney Dougher enjoy a quick intermission. (L to R) Devlyn Opticals’ Melanie and Frank Devlyn, Adlens’ Dean Butler, Luxottica’s Eric Anderson, and Devlyn Optical’s Michael and Andrew James Devlyn gather for a group photo. MyEyeDr’s Sue Downes and Schaeffer Eye Center’s Jack Schaeffer, OD, reunite for the Summit. VSP’s Sean Cooley and FYidoctor’s Al Ulsifer, OD, meet before heading back to the Summit for more discussions on optical trends. Review of Optometry’s Paul Karpecki, OD, and the Power Practice’s Gary Gerber, OD, relax during the Summit’s lunch break. The Vision Council’s Martin Bassett and Santinelli International’s Gerard Santinelli. Paul Geneau, OD, and Laurie Clement, OD, of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, enjoying the luncheon. (L to R) Kenmark’s Cynthia McWilliams, David Duralde and Mike Cundiff gather for lunch. Ocuco’s Janet Johnson and Leo MacCanna finish lunch before heading back inside for the afternoon speakers. (L to R) HPC Puckett’s Hunter Puckett, PECAA’s Jamie Hughes and Lance Anderson, OD, along with Vision West’s Joseph Mallinger, OD, prepare for another round of Summit speakers. Gregg Ossip, OD, and Luxottica’s Holly Rush are excited to sit in on the second half of the Leadership Summit. Vision Source’s Derrick Artis, OD, and Alcon’s Dwight Akerman, OD, are among the attendees at Vision Monday’s annual Summit.