ROC Registration Closes Monday 12 October

28 September 2026

 

There is just under two weeks remaining for LOCs to register places at the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) taking place this November.

Registration will close at midday (12pm) on Monday 12 October to allow LOCSU to finalise details with the venue. You can book your place on our upcoming events page here.

The ROCs are one-day,  NOC-style regional events, bringing together LOCs to provide an opportunity to network, share best practice and discuss key local topics. Whether you are an experienced LOC officer or new to your committee, there is something for everyone.

Each conference will follow the same agenda, outlined below, with afternoon sessions decided and agreed by each region.

Agenda

• 10am – 10.30am: Registration

• 10.30am – 11am: LOCSU Update

This short update from LOCSU will highlight some of our recent activity and resources available to LOCs.

• 11am – 12pm: Clinical Pathways

LOCSU clinical pathways are regularly refreshed, with the glaucoma pathway being the most recent to be reviewed. Work is currently underway to refresh the children’s, low vision, and cataract pathways.

In this session, LOCs will have the opportunity to discuss the most relevant service opportunities and pathways for their area.

• 12pm – 12.15pm: Coffee Break

• 12.15pm – 1.15pm: Neighbourhood Optometry Offer

Following LOC feedback and recognising the importance of neighbourhood discussions, this workshop will include round table discussions, allowing the opportunity for LOCs to share experiences, explore local priorities and discuss opportunities collaboratively.

• 1.15pm – 2pm: Lunch

• 2pm – 3pm: Afternoon Session 1

This session will be delivered either as a single one-hour session or as two 30-minute sessions, with topics decided by each region.

• 3pm – 3.15pm: Coffee Break

• 3.15pm – 4.15pm: Afternoon Session 2

This session will also be delivered either as a single one-hour session or as two 30-minute sessions, with topics decided by each region.

• 4.15pm – 4.30pm: Closing

As a reminder, the ROCs will take place as follows:

• North East & Yorkshire: 3 November 2026, Hilton Leeds City, Leeds.
• North West: 4 November 2026, Delta by Marriott Liverpool, Liverpool.
• South West: 10 November, Mercure Exeter Southgate, Exeter.
• Midlands: 12 November, Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC, Birmingham.
• East of England: 17 November, Holiday Inn Cambridge, Cambridge.
• London: 25 November, Doubletree by Hilton Angel King’s Cross, London.
• South East: 26 November, Doubletree by Hilton Angel King’s Cross, London.

Register for your ROC here before Monday 12 October.

You will need to log into the members’ area to access the link. There is no limit to the number of attendees who can attend from each LOC.