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

Networking Reception