‘Optipreneur’ Kirk joins combined conference line up
Entrepreneur frame designer and manufacturer Jason Kirk will be our second keynote speaker at this years ‘Focus on Detail for Successful Retail’ Confernece. He will be focussing on optical retail best practice and how UK optical retail environments compare with the US and Europe. iDay is to be held on Monday 6th November following the National Eye Care Group […]
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TV Comedian to headline Independents Night
National Eyecare Group (NEG) Conference and Independents Day (iDay) event organiser Proven Track Record (PTR) has announced that comedian Simon Evans, fresh from his five star reviewed (The Scotsman) Edinburgh show this August, will entertain dinner guests at this years Independents Night. PTR Director Nick Atkins commented, “I’m delighted with this years final line-up. Whilst […]
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Big name speakers join combined conference line up
The organiser of November’s National Eyecare Group (NEG) and Independents Day conferences has released further details of its speaker line up for its November. Supporting MD of JoJo Maman Bebe, Laura Tenison MBE, will be entrepreneur frame designer and manufacturer Jason Kirk, Leightons CEO Ryan Leighton and 2016 optometrist of the year Lynne Fernades. As […]
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Boutique Eyewear, Sold-out iShow and Win a Holiday!
With just over a week to the National Eyecare Group (NEG) Conference and Independents Day (iDay) the organisers announced two new innovations for this year’s event including a Boutique Eyewear Pavilion created by keynote speaker Jason Kirk. In addition to the obligatory business content, there will also be a total of 16-CET points accessible for […]
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iDay and NEG go on tour for 2018
Independents Day (iDay) and the National Eyecare Group (NEG) Conference have announced a change to their combined event’s format for this autumn. Proven Track Record’s (PTR) Nick Atkins and NEG’s Phil Mullins have announced that for 2018 the combined event will take a roadshow format covering the north, midlands and south of England. The 3 events will […]
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iShow Exhibition 2018 – A Sell Out!
The exhibition that runs alongside the iDay and National Eyecare Group joint conference sold out within weeks of its launch. The companies recently announced that for 2018 the combined event would take a 3 event roadshow format covering the north, midlands and south of England. The 3 events will start on in Wembley on Monday […]
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Theme and keynote speaker announcement
Following their announcement that this year’s Independents Day (iDay) and National Eyecare Group Conference is adopting a 1-day, 3-venue roadshow format this October, the organisers have revealed this years theme is ‘Balancing Eyecare & Eyewear’ and Keynote Speaker is Andy Clark from Practice Building. Commenting on the announcement, PTR Director Nick Atkins said, “High street […]
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More Speakers Announced…
Following the announcement that this year’s Independents Day (iDay) and National Eyecare Group road show theme is ‘Balancing Eyecare & Eyewear’, the organisers have revealed further speaker news. Dean Waugh, retail designer and owner of RED (Retail Experience Design), will be discussing his passion for leading edge creative and considered design providing engaging health, wellbeing […]
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Business & CET Workshops are Back!
It’s now just under 4-weeks until the first of this years Independents Day-National Eyecare Group first ‘On Tour’ conference at the Holiday Inn, Wembley on Monday 22ndOctober. The organisers say booking is brisk and encourage those planning to attend to book their ticket sooner rather than later. Following their success at last years full conference […]
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PTR and NEG part company
Proven Track Record (PTR) and the National Eyecare Group (NEG) have announced that they are ending their conference collaboration for 2019. Since 2016 the partnership has seen Independents Day move from it’s traditional July date to November, with the two companies conferences running on consecutive days with a combined exhibition. This year saw on a […]
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