Programme

ESCRS iNovation® Day 2026 Programme

Friday 11 September 2026 | Excel London

Programme highlights (subject to change)

  •  9 exciting sessions with expert panel discussions with 60+ minutes of networking
  • Presentations from ~20 emerging companies
  • Live pitches from The Innovators Den finalists
  • Networking breakfast, lunch and several coffee breaks
  • Guest speaker lectures on market trends, clinical needs and more
  • Prevailing trends survey of pre-registered attendees
  • Live audience voting and commentary

Programme

07:45Attendee networking breakfast and registration
08:15Welcome and Overview
08:19Registrant Survey Results
08:23Session #1 Mergers & Acquisitions: The Ins & Outs
Chairs:
Paul RosenPaul Rosen
Bill LinkBill Link

Panelists:

Kristen IngenitoKristen Ingenito
Laurent AttiasLaurent Attias (Alcon)
tbdTBD

Topics:

  • Investment perspectives on the ophthalmology sector
  • MarketScope data trends on M&A
  • Global investment and impact on Europe
  • Growth and acquisition strategies
08:55Session #2 The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers
Chairs:
Vance ThompsonVance Thompson

Judges:

Rebecca EmersonRebecca Emerson
Diana Saraceni
Diana Saraceni
Susana Marcos
   Susana Marcos

Topics:

  • Live pitches from doctor entrepreneurs
  • Finalist Q&A with judges
  • Winner announcement
09:43Session #3 Global Ophthalmic Trends: SCRS Leadership Panel
Moderator:
Jim MazzoJim Mazzo

Panelists:

Burkhard Dick, ESCRSBurkhard Dick, ESCRS
Kevin Miller, ASCRSKevin Miller, ASCRS
Ronald Yeoh, APACRSRonald Yeoh, APACRS
Ghaleb F Seif, ESOGhaleb F Seif, ESO
Josefina Botta, LATAMSCRSJosefina Botta, LATAMSCRS
Ciku Mathenge, AOCCiku Mathenge, AOC

Topics:

  • Societies and innovation
  • Regional barriers
  • Changing demographics
  • Digital ophthalmology
10:15Networking Coffee Break
10:30Session #4 Disruptive Innovations in Cataract Surgery: AI and Robotics
Chairs:
Thomas KohnenThomas Kohnen
Eric DonnenfeldEric Donnenfeld

Panelists:

Bruce AllanBruce Allan
Julie SchallhornJulie Schallhorn
Terry Kim (Alcon)Terry Kim (Alcon)
Holger RuchatzHolger Ruchatz (Heidelberg)
Frank Seitzinger (Zeiss)Frank Seitzinger (Zeiss)
TBDTBD

Topics:

  • Robotics in ophthalmic surgery
  • Real outcomes improvements
  • Cost benefit analysis
  • Addressing issues in AI use
  • Ethical concerns and regulations
11:23Session #5 Keys to Expanding Refractive and Corneal Markets
Chairs:
Pavel StodulkaPavel Stodulka
Sotiria PaliouraSotiria Palioura

Panelists:

Mario NubileMario Nubile
Damien GatinelDamien Gatinel
Julie Brewer (Alcon)Julie Brewer (Alcon)
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Maaza Martin (Tarsus)Maaza Martin (Tarsus)
tbdTBD

Topics:

  • OSD, inflammation and dry eye concerns
  • Patient education and consumer trends
  • Addressing barriers to adoption
  • Impact of new refractive technologies
  • Endothelial transplants
12:21Lunch Networking Break
12:51Session #6 Managing Presbyopia: Simultaneous Vision IOLs

Chairs:
Joaquin FernandezJoaquin Fernandez
Daniel ChangDaniel Chang

Panelists:

Filomena RibeiroFilomena Ribeiro
Artemis MatsouArtemis Matsou
Seba Leoni (Alcon)Seba Leoni (Alcon)
Patricia Piers (J&J)Patricia Piers (J&J)
tbdTBD

Topics:

  • Defining lens categories: Global consensus on SV-IOLs
  • Keys to increasing presbyopia IOL conversions
  • Nighttime vision and cost concerns
  • Refractive lens exchange
  • Matching patient needs with patient centric innovations
13:49Session #7 Interventional Glaucoma in the Cataract Practice
Chairs:
Ziad KhoueirZiad Khoueir
Verena ProkoschVerena Prokosch

Panelists:

Marta PazosMarta Pazos
Henny BeckersHenny Beckers
Randy Craven (AbbVie)Randy Craven (AbbVie)
Yehia Hashad (B+L)Yehia Hashad (B+L)
Cody McKenzie (Glaukos)Cody McKenzie (Glaukos)
Adam Szaronos (Iantrek)Adam Szaronos (Iantrek)
tbdTBD

Topics:

  • Navigating rapidly increasing treatment options
  • Impact of sustained release and DSLT
  • MIGS adoption
  • Combined surgery vs standalone
  • Reimbursement changes and challenges
14:42Networking Coffee Break
14:57Session #8 Medical Retina in the Cataract Practice: Strategies and Future Directions
Chairs:
Burkhard DickBurkhard Dick
Anat LoewensteinAnat Loewenstein

Panelists:

Ramin KhoramniaRamin Khoramnia
tbdTBD

Topics:

  • Screening for co-morbidities in cataract patients
  • Future of medical retina in the cataract practice
  • Management of retinal issues by anterior segment surgeons
  • Intravitreal injections for nAMD and DME
15:24Diamond support lecture: Sean Clark (Alcon)
15:29Session #9 MedTech Leadership Panel: Perspectives for the Next 5-years
Chairs:
Filomena RibeiroFilomena Ribeiro
Oliver FindlOliver Findl

Panelists:

Ian Bell (Alcon)Ian Bell (Alcon)
Brent Sauders (B+L)Brent Sauders (B+L)
Jacqueline Henderson (J&J)
Magnus Reibenspiess (Zeiss)Magnus Reibenspiess (Zeiss)
TBDTBD

Topics:

  • Current trends
  • Key concerns
  • Investment plans
  • Innovation strategies
  • European regulations
  • Successful launches
15:56Concluding Remarks: Burkhard Dick
16:00Networking Reception
16:30Programme concludes

IMPORTANT DATES

The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers
Application Submission Deadline
13 May 2026, 23:59 CEST
Final Presentation Due 
early August
Emerging Company Showcase
Application Submission Deadline
13 May 2026, 23:59 CEST
Selections Announced
Late June
Final Presentation Due
Due early August

ESCRS iNovation® Day 2026 Registration
Early Registration Deadline
24 June 2026, 23:59 CEST
Regular Registration Deadline
12 August 2026, 23:59 CEST
Onsite Registration Available From
13 August 2026, 23:59 CEST

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