Submit your proposal and join us for 2026 GWCO Congress!
SURFS UP FOR SIGHT: RIDING THE VISION WAVE
October 15-18, 2026 | Portland, Oregon
The Portland Marriott at the Waterfront
Congress offers speakers the opportunity to engage optometric professionals through innovative learning formats and dynamic meetings. Presenters can share their expertise, research, products, and services with a diverse audience of practitioners from the twelve western states and beyond.
Submit your speaking proposal or interest below!
Speaker Requirements & Deadlines
Please see the dates and required forms to be completed before speakers are to present at GWCO Congress.
*Online form links are provided through the GWCO Congress Speaker Packet. If you need to be resent online form links, please email info@gwco.org.
May 1, 2026
Conflict of Interest, Content, Compensation Agreement, & Financial Disclosure
ARBO, COPE, NCE, AOA Session Approval Submitted
August 1, 2026
Travel Information
September 1, 2026
Presentation PowerPoint, Outline, Handouts
October 1, 2026
Register for GWCO Congress
November 1, 2026
GWCO Speaker Reimbursement Form