NEW YORK— It’s time to “BrainStorm.” New research into human and computer intelligence is leading to a deeper understanding of the brain’s capabilities and expanding the frontiers of commerce, health care, data and social interaction. This melding of human minds and technology is unlocking creative solutions for both consumers and businesses. What are the imaginative approaches being taken toward the social, customer and patient experience? How can decision makers and their teams get into the right mindset for such compelling new trends?

Vision Monday’s 10th annual Global Leadership Summit, one of the most anticipated events in the eyewear and optical industry for senior level executives, will provide a unique opportunity to learn about this dynamic new trend and what it means for the optical industry. Registration is now open for the day-long conference which will take place April 13, 2016 at the Times Center in New York.

The 2016 VM Summit’s theme, “BrainStorm,” will be addressed by experts from the fields of neuroscience, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, wearable technology, retailing, economics and eyecare. They will take part in an interactive program that will add a new dimension to the Summit experience.

“Most Summit attendees return year after year because they expect to be challenged with exciting and even controversial new ideas presented by innovators and thought leaders from inside and outside our industry,” said Marge Axelrad, SVP/editorial director of Vision Monday. “So, for our 10th annual Summit, we’re going to create an even more powerful, engaging experience for them.” Speakers for the 2016 program will be announced soon, she said.

Vision Monday’s Global Leadership Summit has featured many leaders, founders, inventors and disruptors. Exclusive content from past Summits are delivered throughout the year on www.visionmondaysummit.com, a special section of the Vision Monday website, highlighting speakers, sessions and video highlights and past program reports.