2026 Summit Program for Friday

AUGUST 7, 2026

(Subject to change)

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast

8:00 – 9:15 a.m. | AI and Global Health: Current Status

This session presents a relevant discussion around cutting-edge technology and its real-world applications in current global healthcare delivery.

Moderators:

R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MBA
Peter W. MacIntosh, MD

Speakers:

Nakul S Shekhawat, MD
Lama A Al-Aswad, MD, MPH
Manu Nathan, MBA
Ciku Wanjiku Mathenge, MD, PhD

9:20 – 10:35 a.m. | Innovative Economic Models

This panel explores innovative economic and financing models that can expand access to eye care while supporting sustainable, high-quality service delivery. Speakers will discuss lessons learned, promising innovations, and new research across diverse health care settings.

Moderators:

Charles A. Cole, MD
Michelle J. Sun, MD

Speakers:

Gladys Lucia Silva Linares, MD
John M. Cropsey, MD
Harinikrishna Balakrishnan Sr, DO, MBBS
Aravind Haripriya, MBBS
Melissa Witte, BA

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Ethics - Global and AI

Moderator:

Megan E. Collins, MD

Speaker:

Pauline M. Dmitriev, MD

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | AI and Robotics in Ophthalmology: Transforming Clinical Care, Diagnostics, and Global Access

This session will explore emerging innovations at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and robotic technologies, with a focus on their application to glaucoma care, retinal disease detection, surgical precision, and population level screening. It will provide a forward looking perspective on how AI and robotics can strengthen global ophthalmology, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

Moderators:

Karen M. Allison, MD, MBA
Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD

Speakers

Stephen Odaibo, MD
Marisse Masis, MBChB, MD

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Poster Sessions

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Subspecialty Cases

Moderators:

Joshua R. Ehrlich, MD
Karl C. Golnik, MD

4:30 – 5:15 p.m. | Hackathon Work Group

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Reception