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supporting improved ocular health

Hear from the leading experts driving innovation in eye care.

The Ophthalmology Futures Forums were established in 2012 to fill a void with regard to industry- investor meetings specific for ophthalmology in Europe and Asia.

The Forums focus on all aspects of global innovation in ophthalmology by connecting scientists, physicians, regulators, corporate leaders, venture capitalists and other investors who support the advancement of eye care.

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Our Co-chairs

European Forum

LONDON
Thurs. 10 Sept. 2026

Retina Forum

VIENNA
Weds. 30 Sept. 2026

Keith

Barton

Co-Founder, Ophthalmology Futures Forums

Kuldev

Singh

Co-Founder, Ophthalmology Futures Forums

Keith

Barton

Co-Founder, Ophthalmology Futures Forums

Kuldev

Singh

Co-Founder, Ophthalmology Futures Forums

2026

Our next
Ophthalmology
Futures Forum is in…

Innovation

Technology

Investment

Devices

Diagnostics

Market Access

Innovation

Technology

Investment

Devices

Diagnostics

Market Access

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Mission Statement

An Ophthalmologist driven forum of corporate leaders, financiers, regulators, clinicians and scientists gathered to facilitate innovative ophthalmic product development and improve eye care delivery. Supporting improved ocular health.

Forum visitor reviews

Leonard Borrmann

Johnson & Johnson Vision

“Pertinent topics to our industry and small companies showing what it takes to bring products to market and to treat patients.”

Robert Warner

Conscience

“Many of the things that we see here are going to be making a difference in the lives of patients in five to seven years from now.”

Laurence Marsteller

Radiance Therapeutics

“This is one of the greatest conferences to come to. It's both small enough that we can really meet with people but large enough that it attracts the people that we want to meet with.”

Kuldev Singh

Ophthalmology Futures Forums

“A meeting where we bring together innovators, ophthalmologists, venture capitalists, pharmaceutical and device manufacturers as well as regulators and market analysts.”

Fleming Ornskov

Galderma

“Coming to a meeting like that allows you to gain insight into what the customers want and what the physicians are looking for in terms of new innovation.”

Tina Wong

Duke-NUS Medical School

"This is a fantastic platform for all the stakeholders to be coming here and meeting and sharing ideas."

Ophthalmology Futures Forums are clinician-driven innovation meetings focusing on new technology, entrepreneurial ventures, market access and other aspects of commercialisation in the ophthalmic healthcare sector. They cover all aspects of global innovation in ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals by connecting scientists, physicians, regulators, reimbursement specialists, corporate leaders, venture capitalists and other investors who support the advancement of eye care.

Our Forums attract delegates, faculty and presenters from around the globe and from a wide spectrum of clinical and business specialities. Our Forum format combines panels, company presentations and networking breaks providing a unique platform to facilitate discussion and providing an exclusive environment for business conversation.

Who Should Attend

Our Forums are designed for:

Ophthalmologists and clinical researchers
Industry executives and product developers
Early-stage innovators and startup founders
Investors and venture capital professionals
Regulatory, reimbursement, and policy experts

What to
Expect

Real-time insights into drug, device, and digital innovation
Strategic discussions on market access and funding
In-depth panels on clinical translation and regulatory shifts
Networking opportunities with global leaders in eye care

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your organisation across both the European and Retina Forums through a unified sponsorship package. Designed for organisations looking to connect with global leaders in ophthalmic innovation, our sponsorship offers direct exposure to clinicians, industry executives, investors, and policy influencers.
Visit our contact page to request a sponsorship prospectus.