Chris Bennett: Optrafair - where learning meets business

If you are not reading this on the train to Birmingham you should act quickly and book  your trip to Optrafair right now.

Optrafair Birmingham brings the whole of the profession, business and industry together every spring, but there is much more to the weekend than a comprehensive show of all the latest products and services.

The NEC-based Optrafair (April 9-11) provides a powerful pull for all that is new and innovative. The weekend features a pioneering CET event, with world class speakers and debates, and the biggest party in the optical calendar – the Optician Awards.

And to add to the mix the event offers a platform for organisations such as ABDO to put on lectures, annual events and gala dinners.