23 March 2026

The College partners with Primary Health Net as it’s media partner for Optometry Tomorrow 2026

The College of Optometrists has announced its partnering with Primary Health Net as the media partner for June’s Optometry Tomorrow 2026.

Optometry Tomorrow is the College’s flagship conference and will take place on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 June 2026 at Harrogate Convention Centre. The conference will see eyecare professionals from across the sector come together for a two-day programme of expert-led talks from across the eye care sector, practical sessions, clinical updates and skills workshops, all shaped by an expert advisory panel and member feedback.   

Primary Health Net (PHN) will be sharing the latest news and updates from Optometry Tomorrow 2026 about the programme, speakers and event highlights on its two media websites: OpchatNews.com and Mylocaloptician.co.uk.  

“We'd like to thank Primary Health Net for sharing Optometry Tomorrow’s news and announcements with its readers across Opchat News and Mylocaloptician.co.uk. We’re looking forward to bringing together the eye care community for two days of practical learning, connection, growth and innovation.”

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, President of The College of Optometrists

“As a keen supporter and a Fellow of the College, I regard our sole media partnership with the College of Optometrists as a privilege for PHN to be involved. It is also proof that our professional site is read by a broad spectrum of independent members of the profession as well as those represented by our other long-term partners FODO and the AIO. 

“As a truly independent source of news that covers everything in Optics and Audiology with access free to the professions, this is also an opportunity to grow our readership to above its 7000 level. See you all in Harrogate. “ 

Bob Hutcheson, FCOptom, CEO of Primary Health Net

Book your ticket today

Standard two-day tickets are available for members of The College of Optometrists and Optometry Tomorrow’s partners’ members (Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) at the discounted early bird are of £200 until 17 April.  

Sponsorship opportunities still available 

There are also a limited number of brand sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available to connect with the eye care community at Optometry Tomorrow. 

Related further reading

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Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom on the strategic plan for 2025–30.

We meet Sosena Tang MCOptom, whose diverse career currently includes roles with the NHS, RNIB, private practice and the College.