Retina Future Forum

Newly established in 2026, the APVRS Retina Future Forum aims to fill the gap in direct communication and foster collaboration among physicians, researchers, industry partners, regulators, and investors engaged in retinal innovation.

The inaugural APVRS Retina Future Forum will be held on August 27, 2026 (Thursday) (Day 0), from 13:00 to 18:00, as a kick‑off event of the APVRS 2026 Gold Coast Congress.

This dedicated half‑day pre‑congress meeting will focus on:

• Highlighting emerging technologies, surgical innovations, and evidence‑based practices in vitreoretinal care
• Bridging gaps between clinical practice, research, and industry within the Asia‑Pacific context, including region‑specific challenges such as high myopia, diabetic retinopathy prevalence, access to care, and novel therapies
• Encouraging broad participation and diverse perspectives to reflect the unique needs in vitreoretinal field

Organizing Committee 

Chair

• Andrew Chang (Australia)

Members 

• Gemmy Cheung (Singapore)
• Brad Doerschuk (USA)
• Timothy Lai (Hong Kong, China)
• Hemal Mehta (Australia)
• Firas Rahhal (USA)
• Michael Singer (USA)
• Nicole Eter (Germany)

Further details will be announced in May 2026.