Celebrating the 25th Annual of Envision NY
Here's what you can expect at this year's conference!
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Virtual Day
- 2 hrs – COPE Accredited Credits
Friday, Oct. 23
- Virtual Day
- 7 hrs – COPE Accredited Credits
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Hybrid Day
- 8 hrs – COPE & CE Broker Accredited Credits
- TQ/CEE Credits
Sunday, Oct. 25
- Hybrid Day
- 8 hrs – COPE & CE Broker Accredited Credits
- TQ/CEE Credits
Program Highlights
- Attend: In-person, Virtually, or Hybrid
- TQ/CEE Courses on Sat. & Sun - In-person attendees only
- In-person courses will take place at SUNY College of Optometry
- Florida credits can ONLY be earned by attending in-person courses on Saturday and Sunday.
- Continental Breakfast and Lunch for in-person attendees on Sat. & Sun.
Let's Celebrate on Saturday, Oct 24th !!!
Envision NY 25th Annual Celebration & Alumni Awards
Oct 24, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us at SUNY College of Optometry for a special evening following the last continuing education course. We will honor the conference’s founding members and celebrate the first Envision NY, held in 2002. Additionally, we are partnering in this celebration with the Office of Alumni Affairs, which will present the 2026 SUNY Optometry Alumni Awards, recognizing outstanding alumni whose achievements and contributions continue to inspire future generations.
Envision NY Honorees
Dr. Joe Boorady
25th Anniversary Honoree
Dr. Richard Madonna
25th Anniversary Honoree
Mr. Phil Pivinick
25th Anniversary Honoree
Mr. Matthew Platero
25th Anniversary Honoree
Ms. Ann Warwick
25th Anniversary Honoree
Alumni Award Recipients
Dr. Anshu Chandra ’08, R’09
Alumni of the Year
Dr. Marianna Butera ’21, R’22
Alumni Rising Star
Dr. Ora Esfahani ‘16
Alumni Rising Stars:
Dr. Kyriakos Mandadakis ‘01
Alumni Mentor of the Year
Dr. Michael DelGiodice R’09
Alumni Resident of the Year
Alumni Reunion Reception
Oct 24, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Following the celebration at the College, the festivities will continue with an Alumni Reunion at T-Squared Social. We invite alumni, friends, and supporters to come together to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate this milestone occasion.
The evening will conclude at T-Squared Social, one of New York City's premier social entertainment venues, conveniently located just steps from Grand Central Terminal.
There's a separate registration for this event, below
Accreditation Notice:
- Please verify specific State licensure requirements with your State Board.
- Florida credits can ONLY be earned by attending in-person courses on Saturday and Sunday.
Cancellation Notice:
- A refund or credit request must be emailed to ce@sunyopt.edu at least 7 days before the program date; a $25 administrative fee will be assessed for requests made after this deadline.