2025 AGENDA
7:30 - 8:25 AM
Check-in & Networking Breakfast
8:25 - 8:35 AM
Opening & Hot Topics in the Retina Space
Presented By:
Firas M. Rahhal, MD, Partner - ExSight Ventures & Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
8:35 - 10:00 AM
Innovation Showcase
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Accelerating Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology: The Role of AI-Powered Innovation
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Morning Networking & Refreshment Break
11:00 - 12:15 PM
Spotlight on Oral or Topical Therapeutics for DR and DME
12:15 - 12:40 PM
Fireside Chat
Participants:
Rich Small, Chief Executive Officer - Neurotech
Moderated By:
John S. Pollack, MD, Partner - Illinois Retina Associates/ Chief Medical Officer - JCyte
12:40 - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Perspectives on Success and Failure in Devices vs. Therapeutics
Moderated By:
James Murray, Partner - ExSight Ventures
2:00 - 2:45 PM
The OIS Situation Room: Aligning Regulatory Strategy, Durability Claims & Commercialization Strategies in Retinal Disease
Co-Moderated By:
Ram Palanki, PharmD, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer – REGENXBIO
Firas M. Rahhal, MD, Partner - ExSight Ventures & Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Regenerative Therapy Showcase
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Spotlight on Dry AMD
5:00 - 5:30 PM
The View from the Street
Moderated By:
Pravin U. Dugel, MD, Chairman & CEO - Ocular Therapeutix
5:30 - 6:30 PM