This year’s forums were hybrid, allowing for greater global exposure, while allowing us to meet in-person.
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The European Forum 2023 was on
Thursday 07 September
and held at the
Hilton Danube Hotel, Vienna
The Ophthalmology Futures European Forum brings together clinicians, scientists, regulators, and business leaders to discuss the latest developments and trends in ophthalmology. This year’s forum will cover a range of important topics including the progress of cell and gene therapy, novel drug delivery for glaucoma, and the role of technology in managing myopia in the digital age. The forum will also address broader issues such as the impact of war on investment, global harmonization of regulatory processes, and leadership in the field. Additionally, the forum features a special interview with pioneer Gavin Herbert, where he shares his experiences and insights with a panel of senior corporate executives. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and knowledge that will shape the future of ophthalmology.
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Key topics from the European forum 2023
Will Novel Glaucoma Drug Delivery Be Competitive or Synergistic with MIGS?
Cell and Gene Therapy and other New Technology for the Anterior Segment – Progress?
Has Cornea Based Refractive Surgery Peaked?
Myopia in the Digital Age: Is Technology the Answer?
How has the Investment Environment Changed in the last 2 Years?
Leadership in Ophthalmology: Lessons From a Pioneer and His Disciples
Which Phaco and IOL would I want Today?
The Impact of Global Harmonisation of Regulatory Process on Medtech Innovation in Ophthalmology
Registration and Refreshments
Welcome from the Co-chairs
Market Overview
Panel 1: Will Novel Glaucoma Drug Delivery Be Competitive or Synergistic with MIGS?
Co-chairs
Ingeborg Stalmans
Keith Barton
Panel
Stefano Gandolfi
Omar Sardruddin
Mary Cantu
Michel Vanbrabant
Tara Capalbo
Cameron Hudson
Rafael Chan
Karsten Klabe
Company Presentations 1
Glaukos | Tomas Navratil
Elios Vision | Cameron Hudson
ViaLase | Pete England
Implandata Ophthalmic Products | Max Ostermeier
iSTAR Medical | David Stocker
Ciliatech | Olivier Benoit
Sanoculis | Nir Israeli
Myra Vision, Inc. | Robert Chang
LEP Biomedical | Alan Hibbitts
Eximore Ltd.| Eyal Sheetrit
Networking Break
Panel 2: Cell and Gene Therapy for the Anterior Segment and other new Technology - Progress?
Co-chairs
Jodbhir Singh Mehta
Viridiana Kocaba
Panel
Greg Kunst
Laura de Benito Llopis
Franck Leveiller
Marcus Ang
Mor Dickman
Nahum Ferera
Company Presentations 2
Aurion Biotech | Greg Kunst
EyeYon Medical | Nahum Ferera
Kuria Therapeutics | Keith Ward
Epion Therapeutics, Inc. | Michael Webb
Biophta | Jean Garrec
EYE-GO | Henrik Nagel
Ophthalmic Therapeutic Innovation | Tina Guanting Qiu
Oculis | Riad Sherif
Orasis Pharmaceuticals | Elad Keda
Photon Therapeutics | Sunil Shah
Networking Lunch
Panel 3: Has Cornea-based Refractive Surgery Peaked?
Co-chairs
Panel
Scott Macrae
Erik Mertens
Francesco Carones
David Smadja
Aylin Kilic
Dirk Muehlhoff
Scott Barnes
Panel 4: Myopia in the Digital Age: Is Technology the Answer?
Co-chairs
Panel
Olga Prenat
Elizabeth Lumb
Xiao Yu Song
Andrzej Grzybowski
Annegret Dahlmann-Noor
Dirk Sauer
Andrew Chang
Panel 5: How has the Investment Environment Changed in the last 2 Years?
Chair
Panel
Ehsan Sadri
Ranya Habash
Bill Link
Dima Chaya
Laurent Attias
Limin Wang
Mike Giaquinto
Networking Break
Panel 6: Leadership in Ophthalmology: Lessons From a Pioneer and His Disciples. An interview followed by a panel session
Chair
Interview
Panel
David Endicott
Chris Calcaterra
Peter McDonnell
Kuldev Singh
Panel 7: Which Phaco and IOL would I want Today?
Co-chairs
Panel
Matteo Piovella
Vance Thompson
Ike Ahmed
Kendall Donaldson
Kristof Vandekerckhove
Frank Seitzinger
Patricia Piers
Seba Leoni
Panel 8: The Impact of Global Harmonisation of Regulatory Process on Medtech Innovation in Ophthalmology
Chair
Panel
Michael Mrochen
Jeannette Bankes
Sally Tucker
Magda Michna
Jan Willem De Cler
Summary and concluding comments from the Co-chairs
Cocktail Reception
Our 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.
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