2026 Legislative Conference

January 11 - 12, 2026
The Millbottom
Jefferson City, MO

Sunday, January 11th
2:00pm -4:00PM Committee Meetings (Millbottom)

Monday, January 12th - all events at the Millbottom
Dress Code for Monday is Business attire

  • 8:00am Registration and breakfast
  • 8:30am-10:30am
    • Practical Applications of AI & Technology for Practice Growth and Optimization
      • Eugene Shatsman
  • 10:45am-11:45pm
    • Optical Trends and Strategies for 2026
      • Jason Lake, OD
  • 12:00pm -1:00pm LUNCH
  • 1:00pm – Legislative Speaker TBD
  • 1:45pm-2:00pm – Legislative Update
    • Jay Hahn
  • 2:00pm- 2:30pm Talking to your Legislator
  • 2:30pm - Instructions and Preparation for Capitol Visits
  • 2:45pm - 4:00pm Capitol Visits
  • 4:30pm-7:30pm Legislative Reception/Laser demonstrations
  • 7:30pm - Clean up