Global Ophthalmology Summit

August 7-9, 2026 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thank you to all who joined us in Chicago for the Fourth Global Ophthalmology Summit. We are excited to share that the 2026 Global Ophthalmology Summit will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from August 7-9, 2026. Mark your calendars to join your colleagues to learn from one another, build networks, and explore collaborations to further enhance global eye care.

Highlights

Access to global ophthalmology leaders through interactive sessions
Intimate networking events tailored to regional areas of interest and fields of work in global ophthalmology
Cutting-edge surgical simulation technology
Dedicated resident and fellow programming
Healthy competition in a Global Hackathon that will allow attendees to crowdsource innovations to come up with winning solutions to address inequities in eye health

Mission

To improve eye health and eliminate vision loss through global ophthalmology education, research, collaboration, public health advocacy and by bridging global eye care stakeholders.

Objectives

At the close of the Summit, attendees should be able to:

Describe the current state of global eye health and the major causes of vision loss
Describe the important role of innovation and technology in meeting the challenges of blindness prevention
Understand educational initiatives across the globe and their potential to improve eye health
Discuss global eye research priorities and how ophthalmology can contribute to this work
Identify interventions that may address eye health inequities related to social determinants of health
Characterize effective and equitable partnerships across geographic, economic and professional areas
Assess the resources (data, equipment, funding) that can lead to better eye care
Understand the global interactions of human resource and industrial supply systems in the context of eye health
Understand how to partner with government entities, non-governmental organizations, and industry for greater impact