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 - 9:35 AM
Innovation Showcase
9:35 - 10:00 AM
Fireside Chat
Participants:
Rich Small, Chief Executive Officer - Neurotech
Moderated By:
John S. Pollack, MD, Partner - Illinois Retina Associates/ Chief Medical Officer - JCyte
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Investor perspectives on Success and Failure in Devices vs. Therapeutics
Moderated By:
James Murray, Partner - ExSight Ventures
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Morning Networking & Refreshment Break
11:00 - 11:55 AM
Spotlight on Oral or Topical Therapeutics for Retinal Diseases
Expert Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Michael Singer, MD - UT Health San Antonio
Moderated By:
Baruch Kuppermann, MD, PhD
11:55 - 12:40 PM
Drug Delivery Showcase
Overview Presented By:
Robert Bhisitkul, MD, PhD
12:40 - 1:25 PM
Networking Lunch
1:25 - 2:35 PM
Spotlight on Regenerative Therapies
Panelists:
Carlos Quezada-Ruiz, MD, FASRS, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Retina and Vitreous, Instituto de Oftalmologia Fundación
John S. Pollack, MD, Partner - Illinois Retina Associates / Chief Medical Officer - jCyte
Moderated By:
Mark Humayun, MD, PhD
2:35 - 3:05 PM
Accelerating and Diversifying Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology: The Role of AI-Powered Innovation
Panelists:
Charlie Wykoff, MD, PhD
Moderated by:
Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD, CMO - Topcon
3:05 - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Spotlight on Dry AMD & GA
4:30 - 5:30 PM
The OIS Situation Room: Navigating healthcare in a shifting world order
Part 1 – Strategic Perspectives
Panelists:
Paul Hallen, Vice President of Global Retina at Alcon - Alcon
Nida Sen, MD, VP, Ophthalmology Strategy & Development Head – Sanofi
Julian Smith, General Manager Portfolio Commercial Strategy - Eye Care - AbbVie
Anthony Wallace, Vice President & General Manager - B+L
Part 2 – Finance Perspectives
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
5:30 - 6:30 PM