The New England College of Optometry (NECO) will host its 2025 Industry Collaborative from November 3 to 4, 2025, in Boston, MA. The event will bring together educators, students, clinicians, industry partners, and policy leaders with the theme “Reimagining Optometry: Equipping Graduates for a New Era of Care.”

The Collaborative opens with a networking dinner on Monday, November 3, at NECO’s Beacon Street campus. The following agenda will take place on Tuesday, November 4 at WBUR/CitySpace in Boston:

• Opening Session: Optometry’s Role in Systemic Health will examine the integration of optometry into broader public and population health efforts.

• Session 1: Strengthening the Foundation: Science, Curriculum, and Clinical Readiness will address core science, student wellness, and curriculum alignment with modern practice.

• Session 2: Tech-Forward, Patient-Centered Innovation will feature interactive demonstrations of artificial intelligence (AI), imaging technologies, and emerging tools.

• Session 3: Beyond the Bench: How Industry Powers Education and Student Success will explore the integration of technology into education and clinical care.

• Closing Session: Higher Education in the Age of AI, led by Dr. Joseph Aoun, president of Northeastern University, will cover preparing graduates for AI, automation, and interdisciplinary innovation in health care.

The Collaborative is designed to foster debate, reflection, and collaboration across the profession. The full agenda, hotel details, registration, and sponsorship opportunities are available at necoindustrycollaborative.org.OM