Ski Conferences for Eye Care Professionals
Next Conference:
Sun Peaks, Canada. Monday February 1st, 2027 for 7 nights.
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Convention Centre.
Email John for information.
These events are for all the many arms of the eye care professions from around the world. Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Optical Dispensers, General Practitioners, Pharmacists, and ancillary staff would all gain educational value, broadened experience and networking value from the event. We sometimes get insulated in our arm of the eye care profession and the event is all about relaxing in a beautiful environment with a common denominator of skiing and sharing ideas with members of our various professions. I'm more than happy for friends and family to come along for the experience.
I've been successfully running these events all around the world since 2005. I know how to put a fun, worthwhile event together for your enjoyment.
Join me for a unique mix of education, snow sports, and good company at Cqnada's 2nd largest ski resort. This is not your average conference.
What’s it all about?
I’m John Coghlan, a recently retired Brisbane-based Optometrist with 40+ years in the profession.
Since 2005, I’ve run annual eye care conferences around the world that combine:
- Quality education and CPD content tailored to all arms of the eye care field
- Networking with your peers in the various arms of eyecare professionals in a relaxed, informal setting
- World-class ski resorts that offer both inspiration and rejuvenation
- A fun, family-friendly vibe where everyone feels welcome - whether you ski or just like the snow and apres fun.
Who Should Come?
- Ophthalmologists
- Optometrists
- Orthoptists
- Optical Dispensers
- Pharmacists
- General Practitioners with an interest in eye care
- Specialists associated with eye care, such as anaesthetists
- Industry Professionals
- Ancillary staff & practice managers.
Family and friends are absolutely welcome to tag along for the fun—whether they ski or just enjoy the snow, there’s something for everyone.
Why Sun Peaks? Why early February 2027?
- A perfectly located ski-in/ski-out location at Canada's 2nd largest ski resort.
- 7 Nights, Monday, Feb 1st in–Monday, Feb 8th, 2027 out.
- Easy access from Kamloops airport, with regular shuttle buses a quick transfer to the resort.
- Great peak season snow potential , and more relaxed vibes than later in the month which hit holiday periods.
- Historically, excellent snow conditions are found in the peak winter period before the busier later February dates.
Other Perks
- These events are typically tax-deductible as professional development, including your travel costs to get there and home (check with your advisor).
- Bring your family and friends – there’s plenty to do even if they don’t ski, the hotel has a excellent heated outdoor pools and hot tubs overlooking the adjacent ski run. And you can enter the pool from indoors.
- Formal sessions are held between 4 and 7pm – mix sessions with skiing, social time, or just enjoying the Canadian vibe.
- Delegates often say this is the most enjoyable CPD they’ve ever attended.
- It's a car-free ski-through village, right at the hotel door.
Want to know more?
Spots are limited. Contact me for the full accommodation package price list and the conference schedule for the event. .
Email John:
There is typically excellent line up of speakers, to give a guide of what to expect the presenters at the 2026 Rusutsu conference can be found at this link.