2nd Annual

Community Retina Collective.Where independent practices plan what comes next.

Two days in Scottsdale with practice owners, administrators, and finance leaders from independent retina practices across the country. Sessions focus on practice execution, not theory.

DatesJune 23–25, 2027

LocationThe Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona

Express Interest

Countdown to the CollectiveFriday, June 25, 2027

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Why attend

A working forum, not a trade show.

The Collective is built for the people who run independent retina practices. Expect candid peer exchange, practical sessions on the financial and operational decisions in front of you, and time with the AllyGPO^® team.

Actionable insights

Execution, not theory.

Sessions on the purchasing, reimbursement, and operational pressures your practice is managing now, with takeaways you can put to work when you get home.

Peer engagement

Time with decision-makers.

Closed-door conversations with physician leaders and administrators who face the same market dynamics you do.

Stronger community

Relationships that last.

Connections that carry past the event and support the long-term sustainability of independent, community-based care.

2026 recap

What we covered in Boston.

A full day of sessions led by AllyGPO leaders, independent experts, and the practices doing the work, followed by a panel on what GPO partnership looks like day to day.

Welcome and State of AllyGPO

Brian Ansay, Chief Executive Officer, AllyGPO
The AllyRetina Update

Kurt Defenbaugh, President, AllyRetina
Putting AI to Work in Practice Operations

Ravi Seshadri, Chief Technology Officer, AllyGPO
Closing the Gap Between Payer Requirements and the Point of Care

Stuart McMahan, Chief Information Officer, AllyGPO
Data and Analytics for Financial and Operational Oversight

Kevan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, AllyGPO
Minimizing Risk in a Buy-and-Bill Reimbursement Model

Cass Schaedig, Founder, Willow Run Analytics
Panel: GPO Partnership in the Real World

Moderated by Kurt Defenbaugh, with independent practice leaders
Biosimilars in Retina: Opportunities and What’s Next

Mike Cunningham
Pricing and Prime Vendor Agreements, Unpacked

Jen Waters and Aaron Sathre, BioCareSD^®

2026 speakers

The people who took the stage.

Brian Ansay

Chief Executive Officer, AllyGPO

2026 sessionWelcome and State of AllyGPO
Kurt Defenbaugh

President, AllyRetina

2026 sessionThe AllyRetina Update
Ravi Seshadri

Chief Technology Officer, AllyGPO

2026 sessionPutting AI to Work in Practice Operations
Stuart McMahan

Chief Information Officer, AllyGPO

2026 sessionClosing the Gap Between Payer Requirements and the Point of Care
Kevan Corbett

Chief Operating Officer, AllyGPO

2026 sessionData and Analytics for Financial and Operational Oversight
Cass Schaedig

Founder, Willow Run Analytics

2026 sessionMinimizing Risk in a Buy-and-Bill Reimbursement Model
Mike Cunningham, PharmD

Principal, Rx 2020 LLC

2026 sessionBiosimilars Are Coming: Prepare for Change & Important Considerations

2027 speakers will be announced as the agenda is confirmed.

Scottsdale, Arizona

What to expect in 2027.

The Community Retina Collective returns for its second year, with the same focus on practical, peer-driven sessions for independent practices.

Jun 23Wednesday

Arrivals and Welcome Reception

Check in, pick up your badge, and reconnect with peers at the evening welcome reception.

Evening

Jun 24Thursday

AllyRetina Leadership Collaborative

A closed-door advisory session for a small group of invited practice advisors. It is not part of the general Collective agenda.

Invited advisors only

Jun 25Friday

Community Retina Collective

A full day of general sessions, panel discussion, and peer exchange. For AllyGPO members, this is also our annual member meeting.

Full day

All Collective events are by invitation. Session topics and speakers will be shared here as they are confirmed.

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Scottsdale, AZ aerial shot

The 2027 venue

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

Set in north Scottsdale, the resort keeps sessions, receptions, and networking under one roof, a short drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nearest airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Event details are shared with confirmed attendees

FAQs

Questions about the Collective.

Don’t see your question? Email our events team at Events@AllyGPO.com.

Who should attend?

The Collective is designed for leaders of independent, community-based retina practices: physician owners and partners, practice administrators and executives, and finance and revenue cycle leaders.

How do I attend?

The Collective is invite-only, with limited attendance. Share your interest through the form on this page, and our team will follow up about invitations.

I’m an AllyGPO member. Is this our annual meeting?

Yes. For AllyRetina members, the Collective also serves as AllyGPO’s annual retina member meeting.

What is the format?

A welcome reception, followed by a full day of general sessions, a panel discussion, and time to connect with peers, the AllyGPO team, and industry sponsors.

I work for a manufacturer or vendor. How can I get involved?

For sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, email our Event Team and we will share the 2027 prospectus.

Express interest

Be part of the 2027 Collective.

The Community Retina Collective is a limited-attendance forum for independent, community-based retina practices. Tell us you’re interested and we’ll follow up about invitations and event updates.

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Help shape the topics we cover in 2027

Express interest in the 2027 Community
Retina Collective

Takes about a minute.

Submitting this form does not guarantee an invitation. Attendance is limited and extended by invitation.

Community Retina Collective.Where independent practices plan what comes next.