Over the past few months, concepts have been discussed in close consultation with the Program Commission and the organizer MCN, with the aim of developing an optimal solution for the DOC. We are therefore pleased to announce today the new digital format of the DOC 2021. Visit the DOC!

The OIS Retina Innovation Showcase will feature hot topics in the retina space and a presentation on novel endpoints will follow. There will be several ophthalmic companies presenting their latest clinical data and two lively panel discussions: one clinical and one industry-focused.

The OIS European Innovation Showcase kicks off with a spotlight of exciting ophthalmic start-ups followed by an overview of EU innovation hotbeds, and concludes with a panel of industry leaders who will shed light on their internal and external work.

The OIS Diagnostics Innovation Showcase will feature an industry overview followed by a showcase of several up-and-coming start-ups in the diagnostics sector, a deep-dive panel discussion with industry executives, and a live Q&A with select presenting companies.

The OIS Glaucoma Innovation Showcase will begin with a market overview followed by a showcase of several promising start-ups in the glaucoma sector and conclude with two deep-dive panel discussions.

The OIS Drug Delivery Innovation Showcase kicks off with a market overview followed by a highlight of several promising start-ups. We will conclude by navigating a deep-dive panel discussion with industry executives and host a live Q&A with select presenting companies.

Join us as we wrap 2021 with our annual Ophthalmology Year in Review where we take a look back at all of the notable deals, approvals, IPOs and M&A transactions, plus provide deeper insights and perspectives from investors, clinical thought leaders, and industry executives.