Global Specialty Lens Symposium Seeks 2027 Course Submissions

Annual eye care conference invites proposals for 1-hour CE breakout sessions and 2-hour CE workshops.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) Education Committee is now accepting submissions for continuing education courses to be considered for the 2027 conference, taking place February 3-6, 2027 in Las Vegas. Courses can cover a wide range of topics related to contact lenses, ocular surface disease, myopia management, and more.

Why it matters

The GSLS is a leading annual event for eye care professionals to learn about the latest advancements and best practices in specialty contact lenses and related fields. Securing a spot to present at GSLS is highly coveted, as it provides an opportunity to share expertise with a large, engaged audience of optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other industry leaders.

The details

Interested parties have until 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 16, 2026 to submit proposals for 1-hour continuing education (CE) breakout courses and 2-hour CE workshops. No late submissions will be considered. Courses can cover any aspect of contact lenses, ocular surface disease, diagnosis and treatment approaches, myopia management, practice management, and more.

  • The GSLS 2027 conference will take place from February 3 to 6, 2027.
  • The deadline to submit course proposals is 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS)

An annual conference for eye care professionals focused on specialty contact lenses and related fields.

GSLS Education Committee

The committee responsible for selecting the continuing education courses to be featured at the GSLS conference.

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What’s next

The GSLS Education Committee will review all submitted course proposals and notify selected presenters by June 30, 2026.

The takeaway

The GSLS is a premier industry event, and securing a spot to present a continuing education course is a valuable opportunity for eye care professionals to share their expertise and insights with a large, engaged audience.