Thursday, April 9
SightLine at ASCRS
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This one-day program, presented by ASCRS and ASOA, will bring together leaders across ophthalmology to examine the business, policy, and market forces shaping the future of the field. The 2026 program will focus on how ophthalmology and government intersect.
Business of Interventional Glaucoma
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Business of Interventional Glaucoma program seeks to provide ophthalmology professionals with the tools and strategies needed to effectively manage and grow interventional glaucoma services.
Friday, April 10
ASCRS Subspecialty Day
8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Programming for ASCRS Subspecialty Day will cover a variety of topics in refractive, cornea, and glaucoma.
ASCRS Exhibit Hall
12:00–5:00 p.m.
The ASCRS Exhibit Hall will be open from 12:00–5:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can browse the many booths, visit the Tap Room, enjoy the Community Hub, join Braindate sessions, attend industry presentations, and more. ASCRS will also be providing lunch in the Exhibit Hall on all 3 days.
YES Skills Transfer Labs
Throughout the day will be YES Skills Transfer Labs on phaco, MIGS, DMEK/DSAEK, DALK, refractive, ICL, and the Yamane technique.
ASCRS ASOA Party for a Purpose
8:00–11:00 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy a night of fun and philanthropy at this event, with donations benefiting the ASCRS Foundation. It will be held at the Westin DC Downtown. ASCRS, ASOA, and industry attendees, as well as their guests, are welcome (bring your Annual Meeting badge for entry; attendees of Party for a Purpose must be 21 or older).
Saturday, April 11
Volunteerism in Domestic Humanitarian Eyecare: Be the Change You Wish to See
8:30–9:30 a.m.
This ASCRS Foundation symposium will include data and metrics around domestic needs, specific examples of mobilization and collaboration, and an overview of the Operation Sight domestic humanitarian cataract surgery program.
ASOA Saturday General Session
8:30–10:00 a.m.
The ASOA Saturday General Session is titled, “Leading Through Uncertainty.” The session will feature keynote speaker Anton Gunn and is sponsored by Vital Interaction.
ASCRS Main Stage
10:30–11:30 a.m.
This Main Stage event will feature the Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture given by Kerry Solomon, MD, and interviews with the incoming and outgoing ASCRS Presidents, the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award, and the ASCRS Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Complimentary lunch will be served in the Exhibit Hall.
ASCRS Main Stage
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoon on the Main Stage will feature “X-Rounds: Refractive Cataract Surgery to the Max,” which will cover the latest and greatest in refractive cataract surgery.
ASCRS Main Stage
3:30–5:00 p.m.
‘ASCRS Has Got Talent’ will feature international teams of cataract surgeons competing in a video symposium highlighting pearls for cataract surgery and advanced-technology IOLs.
Sunday, April 12
ASCRS Main Stage
10:30–11:30 a.m.
This Main Stage event includes the Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture, given by Sean Ianchulev, MD, and the ASCRS Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture, given by David F. Chang, MD.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Complimentary lunch will be served in the Exhibit Hall.
ASOA Sunday General Session
1:30–2:30 p.m.
The Hot Topics panel will be shaped by the audience, so bring questions, ideas, and topic suggestions.
Get H.I.P.! The Cataract/Cornea/Glaucoma/Refractive Version
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Attend this year’s H.I.P. session for more than 25 curated, rapid-fire video pearls, selected for maximum impact and relevancy to day-to-day clinical practice.
The Battle for Healthcare: Inside the Policy and Political Wars
3:30–5:00 p.m.
This year’s Government Relations symposium will feature Ron Brownstein, who will provide insights into healthcare legislation and the politics of healthcare.
Aii = Adoption. Integration. Implementation.
3:30–4:45 p.m.
Join leading administrators and physicians for a dynamic joint session on Aii: Adoption, Integration, and Implementation. This program will explore how to achieve success with any new implementation process.
ASCRS Film Festival
5:15–7:00 p.m.
At the 44th ASCRS Film Festival reception (starting at 5:15 p.m.) and ceremony (starting at 5:45 p.m.), attendees will see who takes home this year’s top prizes for exceptional submissions in ophthalmic film.
Monday, April 13
‘Mastering Challenging Situations and Complicated Cases: The Office Version’
8:00–9:30 a.m.
This symposium will use live role-plays and interactive discussions to tackle the moments that test even the most experienced clinicians.
ASOA Monday General Session
8:30–10:00 a.m.
This session is titled ‘Turning Insights into Impact: Applying What You Learned at ASOA.” It will feature guest speaker Will Hall and is sponsored by Rectangle Health.
