Program
Join us in Philadelphia for a compelling and thought-provoking program led by global ophthalmology experts on "Innovation, AI, and Technology: Expanding Access to Healthcare Worldwide.” As the digital and technological landscape evolves, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in how care is delivered. This Summit will explore how cutting-edge tools and artificial intelligence are not just advancing clinical outcomes, but are fundamentally expanding the reach of physicians, NGOs, and healthcare workers to underserved populations across the globe.
Program as of Aug. 4, Subject to Change
2026 Summit Program for Thursday, August 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Reception, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
2026 Summit Program for Friday, August 7
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7:00 – 7:40 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast (Salon A-D)
7:45 – 8:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks (Salon E-F)
Moderator: John Anhalt, MD, Brenton Finklea, MD and Tamara R Fountain, MD
8:00 – 9:15 a.m. | AI and Global Health: Current Status (Salon E-F)
Moderators: R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MBA, and Peter W MacIntosh, MD
9:20 – 10:35 a.m. | Innovative Economic Models (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Charles A Cole, MD, and Michelle J Sun, MD
10:35 – 11:00 a.m. | Break and Visit with Exhibitors (Salon A-D)
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Ethics - Global and AI (Salon E-F)
Moderator: Megan E. Collins, MD
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch and Visit with Exhibitors (Salon A-D)
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | AI and Robotics in Ophthalmology: Transforming Clinical Care, Diagnostics, and Global Access (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Karen M Allison, MD, MBA, and Stephen Odaibo, MD
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Poster Sessions (5th Floor Foyer)
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Subspecialty Topics Cases (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Brenton Finklea, MD, and Tamara R. Fountain, MD
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. | Hackathon Work Groups (Salon E-F)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Global Summit Networking Reception, Crystal Tea House
2026 Summit Program for Saturday, August 8
7:00 – 7:40 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast, and Hackathon Work Groups (Salon A-D)
7:50 – 8:00 a.m. | Welcome (Salon E-F)
Moderator: John Anhalt, MD and Brenton Finklea, MD
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | International Response to Crises and Telemedicine: Humanitarian Work Amidst Crises (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Kanwal Singh Matharu, MD, Rajeev S Ramchandran, MD, and Christopher J Rapuano, MD
9:10 – 10:10 a.m. | Sustainability and Global Eye Health* (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Jeff H Pettey, MD, MBA, and Jenna R Tauber, MD
9:10 – 11:20 a.m. | Masters of Public Health in a Box* (4th Floor, Franklin 3-4)
Moderator: Nakul S Shekhawat, MD
10:10 – 10:25 a.m. | Break and Visit with Exhibitors
10:25 – 11:25 a.m. | Education, Tele-learning, and AI (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Sangeeta Khanna, MD, and Grace Sun, MD, and Gokulyasanth Deivasenathipathi, MBBS
11:30 – 12:35 p.m. | Poster Presentations and Awards (Salon E-F)
Moderators: John Anhalt, MD, Brenton Finklea, MD, Jessica G. Shantha, MD, and Tamara R. Fountain, MD
12:35 – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch and Visit with Exhibitors* (Salon A-D)
12:50 – 1:45 p.m. | Innovation Pitch Session* (Salon E-F)
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Surgical Techniques and Innovation (Salon E-F)
Moderators: John Anhalt, MD, and Cristos Ifantides, MD, MBA
3:00 – 3:45 | Poster Session (5th Floor Foyer)
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Getting Out There: Practical Skills for Program Development (Salon E-F)
Moderators: Jacquelyn A O'Banion, MD, and Ashlie A Bernhisel, MD, MSc
4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks (Salon E-F)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Networking: NGO Cocktail Hour
*Concurrent sessions
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
7:00 – 7:50 a.m. | Breakfast (Salon A-D)
8:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Hackathon (Salon E-F)
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Looking to GOS 2027 (Salon E-F)
Moderator: Joshua Ehrlich, MD and Brenton Finklea, MD
