2025 Executive Summit
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The Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara, CA
The Executive Summit is The Vision Council's premier event, bringing together industry leaders for several days of high-level networking and leadership development. Designed to shed light on the evolving landscape of the vision industry, the summit features a robust schedule of interactive panels, expert presentations, and keynote addresses. Attendees will also have ample opportunities to connect with fellow executives and influential leaders.
The event is open to both members of The Vision Council and nonmembers, with members eligible for special members-only pricing.
- Member: $1,050
- Nonmember: $2,400
- Spouse/Significant Other (Social and meals only): $550
Hotel Accommodations
The 2025 Executive Summit will take place in Santa Barbara at the picturesque Ritz-Carlton Bacara, spanning 78 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A special room rate of $369 plus resort fee ($50) and tax is available for attendees.
To reserve your room using the Executive Summit rate, click here.
Reservations must be made on or before Friday, December 13, 2024, to be eligible for the group rate. Reservations made after the cutoff will be based on availability at then current rates.
Airport Recommendations
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 6 miles from the Santa Barbara Airport (approximately 10 minutes) and 113 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport (approximately 2 hours).
Keynote Speakers and Agenda
This year’s Executive Summit will feature several insightful keynote presentations on timely and relevant topics, including cybersecurity, generations in the workplace, government and regulatory affairs, as well as an industry economic forecast for 2025 and a broad economic outlook. A full agenda will be available in the coming weeks.
Confirmed keynote speakers for the 2025 Executive Summit:
- Eric O’Neill, Cybersecurity Expert and former FBI operative featured in the film Breach
- Kim Lear, Generations Expert and Researcher, Inlay Insights
- Brian Beaulieu, CEO, ITR Economics
Be Part of the Vision – Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the Executive Summit by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorship benefits ensure your organization’s visibility at key moments during Executive Summit and support The Vision Council’s mission to provide the eyewear and eyecare people need to look and feel their best.
For more information contact Abigail Crosby at acrosby@thevisioncouncil.org.
For any questions related to Executive Summit, please reach out via email at executivesummit@thevisioncouncil.org.