LAS VEGAS—Time is running out to register for “Minding the Store: Digital Tech Reinvisions The Shopper’s Experience,” a special program presented by Vision Monday at the upcoming VM LIVE event on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Las Vegas. The one-time only event, moderated by VM editors Marge Axelrad and Andrew Karp, will feature expert speakers from both inside and outside of optical who understand the challenges retailers face and have solutions.

Ed King, co-founder of High Street, a Retail Experience Collective, is a sought after speaker and noted customer experience (CX) expert. King has engaged retailers and brands like AT&T, Home Depot, Vision Source, Porsche and Reebok by taking a scientific approach to understanding why people act, behave, shop, purchase and remain loyal to certain brands. King is a frequent speaker at leading edge retail/digital events and will open the VM LIVE event with his current take on today’s changing consumer expectations.

David Moore, OD, owner and founder of Moore Eye Center and Clear Eye Associates + Optical, is a Vision Source member who operates a successful optometric practice in Stephenville, Texas. Dr. Moore will discuss how he is using game-changing systems to attract and engage patients at his new office.

Doug Barnes, Jr. is CEO and president of Eyemart Express, one of the nation’s fastest growing optical retailers. Barnes will share how he and his team have been using new systems and technology to restrategize their competitive and service approach to customers, both in-store and online. Vision Monday’s Top 50 report ranked Eyemart Express the 10th largest optical retailer in the U.S.

VM LIVE is the latest in Vision Monday’s series of groundbreaking events that bring together top speakers and influencers from outside optical and innovators from within, to explore new trends and technologies that are impacting decision-making for retailers and vision care professionals.

Registration is still open for VM LIVE, which will be held at the Venetian/Sands Expo in Las Vegas from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 13, just prior to Vision Expo West. To register, visit www.visionmonday.com/live.

Europa is a Platinum sponsor and ABS is a Gold sponsor of VM LIVE’s “Minding the Store: Digital Tech Reinvisions the Shopper’s Experience.”