CHARLESTON, S.C.—The Opticians Association of America is expecting the largest attendance in several years at its 23rd annual state leadership conference here later this month, the organization announced last week.

The conference—to be held at Charleston’s Renaissance Charleston Hotel Jan. 24 to Jan. 26—is designed for state leaders of state opticianry associations to come together, participate in unique break-out sessions, learn new skills and share ideas with their peers, according to the OAA. The event’s preliminary schedule includes topics such as Monitoring Your State Legislation, Strategic Planning, Online Education, and Education and Training Standards.

For more information, visit www.oaa.org.