Congratulations – you’ve been selected to attend the CooperVision® EssilorLuxottica Graduate Bootcamp 2026 – an exclusive experience for all EssilorLuxottica graduate optometrists across Australia and New Zealand.
This event brings together immersive learning, practical development and the opportunity to connect with peers and leaders in a fun and engaging environment.
Interstate graduates will receive flights and ground transportation, while accommodation and meals will be provided for all graduates throughout the event.
When:
Monday 12th and Wednesday 14th October.
You will arrive in Sydney on Monday and depart on Wednesday morning, following the event close at 11:30am AEST.
Where:
Coogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road
Coogee NSW 2034
CPD information:
Self-Submit Non-Accredited CPD may be applied
Aust OA & NZ ODOB: Up to 8.0 self-recorded CPD hours
Learning Objectives
- Gain practical tips to streamline contact lens fits in practice, particularly for toric contact lens fits
- Understand the steps required to maximise success in multifocal contact lens fitting
- Describe and navigate your contact lens journey and best-practice processes
- Confidently communicate the clinical rationale for myopia management to parents, clearly explaining the condition and presenting the available treatment options in clear structure manner
- Use the 4 E’s conversational structure to effectively address parental concerns
Register your attendance
RSVP by the 12th of August.
Speakers
Joe Tanner, Head of Professional Affairs, CooperVision
Joe is an optometrist who has worked in the contact lens industry in educational and commercial roles in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He has given presentations and workshops on contact lens topics internationally as well as owning businesses involved in contact lens distribution and optometry. A former clinical supervisor at the University of Auckland and QUT, he is also a contributing author to the textbook Contact Lens Practice by Nathan Efron. Joe is a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association and is currently Head of Professional Affairs for CooperVision.
Dr Adam Samuels, CooperVision
Dr Adam Samuels is a therapeutically qualified optometrist with experience across clinical practice, academia and the contact lens industry. He has spent a decade as an Optometry Partner at Specsavers and recently completed a PhD in Contact lens compliance and behaviour change at UNSW. Adam specialises translating scientific evidence into practical education and is a Professional Affairs Manager at CooperVision.
