Advance Conference Program

The theme for the 2025 Advance Conference is "Making Connections". There will be sessions addressing topics to help you get started with networking such as developing an elevator pitch, making yourself visible to others, and finding connections. Other sessions will focus on collaboration-related topics like finding new collaborators, building diverse networks while maintaining existing ones, and participating in interdisclipinary projects. Full session details will be announced in late November. 

By attending this Conference, you will benefit from access to:

• Keynote speakers: Thought leaders sharing their learned experiences
• Lightning talks: Snippets of advice to develop your professional skills
• Educational sessions: In-depth discussions of specific competencies and skills
• Expert sessions: One-hour small group discussions on timely topics
• Résumé review sessions: Private one-on-one sessions with ARVO member experts to help improve your CV or résumé

Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance

All times are Eastern Standard Time

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Opening Keynote
9 - 10:15am 

Lightning talks
10:30 - 11:15am

Education sessions
11:30am - 12:30pm

Sessions with an expert
12:45 - 1:45pm

Resume review (*Sign-up required)
2 - 3pm

Thursday, Jan. 23

Resume review (*Sign-up required)
8 - 9am

Education sessions
9:15 - 10:15am

Closing Keynote
10:30 - 11:30am

Lightning talks
11:45am - 12:45pm

Sessions with an expert
1 - 2pm