ABDO boosts turnout with new-look event

An impressive number of delegates attended the Association of British Dispensing Opticians' annual conference and exhibition at the Midland Hotel in Manchester last weekend (September 27-29).

The three-day event saw attendance figures triple when compared to last year, with many delegates, sponsors and exhibitors citing the revised format as the key to success.

In line with ABDO's 'new vision' theme, the event encompassed CET lectures featuring UK and international speakers as well as the first ever SpecTech forum, which showcased manufacturing innovations and explained how they can be applied in optics. There was also a product exhibition alongside the main event, including frames, practice management software and equipment as well as other activities such as a golf tournament.