The congress provides cutting-edge scientific and clinical education across a broad range of anterior segment ophthalmology topics, including cataract surgery, refractive surgery, corneal disease and transplantation, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, ocular technology, digital health, artificial intelligence, clinical research, and surgical innovation. The programme combines high-level scientific symposia, instructional courses, surgical skills labs, near-live surgery, debates, and innovation-focused sessions such as the AI Summit and iNovation® Day.
Opening dates
Congress: Friday 11th September - Tuesday 15th September 2026
Exhibition: Friday 11th September - Monday 14th September 2026
Exhibition opening hours
Friday 11th September: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 12th September: 09:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 13th September: 09:00am - 5:00pm
Monday 14th September: 09:00am - 5:00pm
Getting here
Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR)
West entrance
Driving to Excel
Please note the road running across the campus, Sandstone Lane and Seagull Lane, is closed. Access to the car park under the venue and the lorryway for deliveries is only via Royal Victoria Dock Road or the A112. Click here for more information.
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