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

07:45	Attendee networking breakfast and registration
08:15	Welcome and Overview
08:19	Registrant Survey Results
08:23	Session #1 Mergers & Acquisitions: The Ins & Outs Chairs: Paul Rosen Bill Link Panelists: Kristen Ingenito TBD Topics: Investment perspectives on the ophthalmology sector MarketScope data trends on M&A Global investment and impact on Europe Growth and acquisition strategies
08:55	Session #2 The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers Chairs: Vance Thompson Judges: Rebecca Emerson Diana Saraceni Susana Marcos Topics: Live pitches from doctor entrepreneurs Finalist Q&A with judges Winner announcement
09:43	Session #3 Global Ophthalmic Trends: SCRS Leadership Panel Moderator: Jim Mazzo Panelists: Burkhard Dick, ESCRS Kevin Miller, ASCRS Ronald Yeoh, APACRS Noura Al Qassimi, Emirate Society Josefina Botta, LATAMSCRS Ciku Mathenge, AOC Topics: Societies and innovation Regional barriers Changing demographics Digital ophthalmology
10:15	Networking Coffee Break
10:30	Session #4 Disruptive Innovations in Cataract Surgery: AI and Robotics Chairs: Thomas Kohnen Richard Lindstrom Panelists: Bruce Allan Julie Schallhorn Topics: Robotics in ophthalmic surgery Real outcomes improvements Cost benefit analysis Addressing issues in AI use Ethical concerns and regulations
11:23	Session #5 Keys to Expanding Refractive and Corneal Markets Chairs: Pavel Stodulka Sotiria Palioura Panelists: Mario Nubile Damien Gatinel TBD Topics: OSD, inflammation and dry eye concerns Patient education and consumer trends Addressing barriers to adoption Impact of new refractive technologies Endothelial transplants
12:21	Lunch Networking Break
12:51	Session #6 Managing Presbyopia: Simultaneous Vision IOLs Chairs: Joaquin Fernandez Daniel Chang Panelists: Filomena Ribeiro Artemis Matsou TBD 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
13:49	Session #7 Interventional Glaucoma in the Cataract Practice Chairs: Ziad Khoueir Verena Prokosch Panelists: Marta Pazos Henny Beckers TBD Topics: Navigating rapidly increasing treatment options Impact of sustained release and DSLT MIGS adoption Combined surgery vs standalone Reimbursement changes and challenges
14:42	Networking Coffee Break
14:57	Session #8 Medical Retina in the Cataract Practice: Strategies and Future Directions Chairs: Burkhard Dick Anat Loewenstein Panelists: TBD 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
15:24	Session #9 MedTech Leadership Panel: Perspectives for the Next 5-years Chairs: Filomena Ribeiro Oliver Findl Panelists: TBD Topics: Current trends Key concerns Investment plans Innovation strategies European regulations Successful launches
15:56	Concluding Remarks: Burkhard Dick
16:00	Programme concludes

IMPORTANT DATES

The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers

Application Submission Deadline

13 May 2026, 23:59 CEST

Final Presentation Due
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 Bird 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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