Optica Middle Management Summit

Join the Optica Middle Management Summit for hands-on insights and networking with peers in person!
About this Event

Welcome to the Optica Middle Management Summit!

Join us in person for an exciting day packed with insightful sessions, networking, and practical tips designed just for middle managers in the optical industry. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with peers who get the unique challenges and opportunities you face every day.

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to boost your skills and make meaningful connections!

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday, 16 September Day 1- Leadership & Culture
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome & Summit Overview
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Leading Culture Change From the Middle
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop: Building Your Culture Change Playbook
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AM
Inclusive Leadership & Psychological Safety
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Break
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Managing Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Event
🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Thursday, 17 September Day 2- Strategy & Growth
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel: Emotional Intelligence in Real-World Technical Leadership
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Coaching & Mentoring for Technical Teams
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch and Networking
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Career Pathways for Technical Leaders: From Peer to Manager
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
High-Performing Teams: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence and Strategy
🕑: 04:00 PM
Summit Wrap-Up & Action Planning