As experienced in Frankfurt, the Winter Meeting 2025 will provide exclusive networking opportunities for early registrants!
Building on the success of various initiatives from the Winter Meeting 2024, we will continue to revolutionise your Winter Meeting journey in 2025! As spaces are limited, secure your spot to ensure you don’t miss out on the networking and learning opportunities.
ESCRS Dedicated Sessions: Get Involved in ESCRS Projects
Delve into updates on ongoing ESCRS-supported projects and committee activities. Stay informed about the latest initiatives and contribute to shaping the future of our society.
TOGA Sessions: Collaborative Innovation in Action
Experience the unique TOGA format, where you wield the power to shape sessions based on your interests. Dive into participant-driven discussions, ignite collaborations, and innovate within an open, dynamic environment. These sessions aim to establish a “discussion corner,” facilitated by a moderator or discussion facilitator who will guide an engaging discussion, actively including the audience. This initiative aims to gather valuable insights for our projects while raising awareness of ESCRS initiatives among delegates through open discussions.
Be at the forefront of the agenda-setting process, fostering an engaging and personalised experience. The TOGA Sessions will be in the form of an open theatre presentation accessible to all registered participants.
This format allows any delegate and industry member to take the podium and share ideas, trends, and expertise.
The planned discussion topics are:
| Conflict, Poverty and Ophthalmology in South Sudan – Personal Perspectives |
| Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice |
| Cataract Surgery and Sustainability |
| Should Simulator Training be a Must Before Starting Cataract Surgery? |
| Towards a Unified IOL Classification: Collaboration, Consensus, and Future Directions |
| Are There Differences Between Female and Male Eyes? |
| Leadership, Business and Innovation – Breaking down the ESCRS Practice Management Programme |
| Generative AI in Ophthalmology |
| Advancing Team Excellence in Refractive Surgery Practice |
Industry participation is subject to a sponsorship opportunity. Please contact the ESCRS Sponsorship team for details or visit the Sponsorship page of the website.
World Café Roundtable Discussions: Share, Engage, Learn
Participate in intimate roundtable discussions, offering the perfect setting to share your ideas, experiences, and expertise with peers on relevant topics.
World Café attendance is included in the registration fee but participation requires registering during the online registration process. The planned discussion topics are:
Decision-making in Refractive Surgery |
Dysphotopsia and Glare |
How to Deal with Low Astigmatism |
Guided Tours: Exhibition Tours with ESCRS Experts
Join a guided exhibition tour led by members of the ESCRS Executive Board. Gain firsthand insights and knowledge from industry veterans while exploring the latest advancements – an ideal opportunity for young ophthalmologists to glean wisdom from seasoned professionals.
Enhance your experience and make use of this unique opportunity to meet senior ESCRS and industry representatives. The tours are included in the registration fee but participation requires registering during the online registration process.
Spotlight Theatre: Cutting-Edge Industry Presentations
Engage with exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations in an interactive Spotlight Theatre. Witness firsthand the advancements that are shaping the future of Refractive Surgery.
These Spotlight Sessions will be in the form of an open theatre presentation accessible to all registered participants.
Industry participation is subject to a sponsorship opportunity. Please contact the ESCRS Sponsorship team for details or visit the Sponsorship page of the website.
Medical Writer’s Workshop
The Medical Writer’s Workshop is sponsored by the Research Committee.
Moderator: Kristine Morrill
Faculty: Stephanie Joachim | Mor Dickman | Mayank Nanavaty
Attendance is included in the registration fee but participation requires registering during the online registration process.
Podium Presentation Skills Workshop
The Podium Presentation Skills Workshop is sponsored by the Leadership, Business & Innovation Committee.
Moderator: Kristine Morrill
Faculty: Artemis Matsou | David Lockington | Basak Bostanci
Attendance is included in the registration fee but participation requires registering during the online registration process.
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to expand your knowledge, engage with experts, and shape the future of refractive expertise.
Join us at the Winter Meeting in Athens and unlock the potential of your career in Refractive Surgery!