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SightCare LIVE 2026 is the UK’s leading event for independent opticians — a two-day celebration of learning, innovation, and community.
Held on 26–27 April 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, the event brings together independent practice owners, teams, and industry partners to share ideas, gain insights, and celebrate excellence.
This year, we’re excited to be at a brand-new venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, bringing a fresh setting for members, delegates, and industry partners to connect and be inspired.
The weekend begins on Sunday afternoon with an exclusive SightCare Members’ Workshop, followed by our glittering SightCare Awards evening recognising outstanding achievement across the independent optical sector.
On Monday, the Conference and Expo take centre stage, featuring inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations from leading optical suppliers and partners.
Be part of SightCare LIVE 2026 — where knowledge is shared, success is celebrated, and the future of independent optics comes to life.
💬 Members’ Workshop
Exclusive to SightCare members, this collaborative workshop opens the weekend with shared learning, discussion, and practical insight. Connect with fellow practice owners and teams, explore solutions to everyday challenges, and kick off SightCare LIVE with fresh energy and ideas.
🏆 SightCare Awards
Join us for a glamorous black-tie celebration honouring excellence across the independent optical community. Enjoy a sparkling drinks reception and three-course dinner as we reveal the winners of this year’s twelve prestigious awards — a night of inspiration, recognition, and shared success.
🛠️ Interactive workshops
Get hands-on with practical, focused learning designed to boost your skills and confidence. From clinical techniques to business growth and eyewear styling, our workshops offer real-world tools and takeaways you can apply straight back in practice.
🎤 Keynote speaker
We’re delighted to welcome Penny Mallory as our keynote speaker for SightCare LIVE 2026. One of the UK’s leading motivational speakers and a former World Rally Championship driver, Penny brings powerful insights on high performance, mindset, and resilience.
| Event / Ticket Type | Who it’s for | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members’ Workshop | SightCare member practices | Exclusive Sunday workshop with collaborative learning, discussion and peer support | Free |
| Conference & Expo | Independent practice owners and staff |
Full access to Monday’s conference sessions, speakers, workshops and exhibition (additional fees may apply for non-members) |
Free |
| 🎉 SightCare Awards ceremony tickets | |||
| SightCare member allocation | SightCare member practices (regardless of awards entry) |
Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner
2 free tickets included |
Free |
| Awards entrants (including shortlisted practices) | Any SightCare member practice that has entered the awards |
Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner
3 free tickets included |
Free |
| Additional member tickets | SightCare member practices purchasing extra places | Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner | £60 per person (ex VAT) |
| Non-member tickets | Non-member delegates | Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner | £79 per person (ex VAT) |
Complimentary ticket allocations apply to eligible SightCare members and awards entrants only and are subject to verification. Full terms and conditions are available here
Choose the ticket options that match the parts of SightCare LIVE 2026 you’d like to attend. The Members’ Workshop and Conference & Expo are free to attend, while the SightCare Awards ceremony is ticketed.
If you plan to attend the SightCare Awards ceremony and you are a SightCare member, please select the option that applies to you:
SightCare Awards: Member allocation — 2 free awards tickets
SightCare Awards: Awards entrant — 3 free awards tickets
If you’d like to bring additional guests beyond your free allocation, you can purchase:
Additional member tickets — £60 per person
Non-member tickets — £79 per person
Be part of the independent optical event of the year – conference, awards, and expo under one roof.
SightCare LIVE 2026 takes place at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, with a range of nearby hotels and convenient transport links. Delegate shuttle buses will run between the designated hotel and the stadium throughout the event.
