GenEye 2026 – the disrupting force in ophthalmic education – returns to the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital from 20–22 May 2026, offering a hands-on alternative to traditional conference formats.

The three-day event challenges conventional learning by eliminating lectures entirely, instead focusing on immersive, practical training that develops the skills, mind, and body required for high-performance eye care. Every participant will be actively involved throughout the program.

“We don’t have lectures because they’re boring and they have been shown to be of low educational value,” said Dr Jacqueline Beltz, founder of GenEye. “We train by doing and every learner is involved.”

Day one, scheduled for 20 May, welcomes prevocational trainees, junior doctors, orthoptists, optometrists, and nurses. Advanced trainees and ophthalmologists can choose between 21 or 22 May for their dedicated program.

The conference emphasises wellbeing alongside technical excellence, recognising that sustainable high performance requires practitioners to care for themselves and each other.

“We care for ourselves first, so that we can serve our patients better,” Dr Beltz said.

GenEye attracts participants ranging from medical students to experienced consultants who share a commitment to continuous improvement through collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and learning from mistakes in supportive environments.

The event represents a departure from traditional passive learning formats, offering an engaged, interactive experience designed for those seeking to improve through immersion and hands-on practice.

Registration details are available at geneye.org.au/events.