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Events
RANZCO 2025
14–17 November 2025
RANZCO’s 56th Congress presents a program designed to inspire, educate, and elevate your practice.
The lineup includes distinguished keynote speakers from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, India, United Kingdom, and Brazil, ensuring a global perspective on the latest advancements in ophthalmology. Named lectures, honouring the legacies of Dame Ida Mann, Sir Norman Gregg, Fred Hollows, and the Council Lecture, will be complemented by specialised update lectures across cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oncology, retina, and uveitis.
RANZCO’s 56th Congress will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne.
Visit: ranzco2025.com
APVRS 2025
12–14 December 2025
The 18th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retinal Society will be held in conjunction with the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Congress in Manila. With the theme ‘Retina 360: Learning, Application, Transformation, Synergy’, APVRS 2025 will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe to share insights, showcase innovations, and foster collaboration in the field of vitreoretinal care.
The event takes place at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines.
Visit: 2025.apvrs.org
Mido
31 January – 2 February 2026
For 50 years Mido has been a meeting place for business; for making contacts and discovering the latest market trends in eyewear.
Here you can find all the players in the supply chain: from frame and lens manufacturers to machinery and raw materials; from large multinationals to small innovative companies; from well-known or emerging designers to start-ups and accessories.
Mido will take place at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy.
Visit: mido.com
APAO 2026
5–8 February 2026
The 41st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress will be held in conjunction with the 37th Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium.
Themed ‘Eyes on the Future: Innovating Ophthalmology’, APAO 2026 will offer keynote lectures, symposiums, workshops, wet lab courses, and other scientific sessions to update practitioners’ medical knowledge and sharpen clinical skills.
APAO 2026 will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong, China.
Visit: 2026.apaophth.org
2025
November 7–8, The 4th Edition of Trends in Glaucoma, Barcelona, Spain. Info: miranza.es/en/trendsinglaucoma
November 7–9, Comprehensive Cataract Conference (CCC) 2025, New Delhi, India. Info: ccc2025.in
November 14–15, The 6th BOC (Barcelona Oculoplastics), IMO Grupo Miranza Barcelona. Info: miranza.es/en/barcelonaoculoplastics
November 14–17, 56th RANZCO Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne. VIC. Info: ranzco.edu/events/56th-ranzco-annual-scientific-congress
November 15, Orthoptics Australia Continuing Education and Advocacy Forum and 2025 Annual General Meeting, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Vic. Info: office@orthoptics.org.au
November 16, Optometry Virtually Connected, Day 2 Online. Info: optometry. org.au/institute-of-excellence/conferences
November 19–22, SILMO Istanbul Optical Fair, Istanbul, Türkiye. Info: silmoistanbul.com
November 27–29, Australian Indigenous Doctor’s Association (AIDA) 2025 Conference, ICC Sydney, NSW. Info: aida.eventsair.com/aida2025conference
December 12–14, The 18th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitro-Retina Society, Manila, Philippines. Info: 2025.apvrs.org
2026
January 31 – February 2, Mido Eyewear Show, Milan, Italy. Info: mido.com
February 5–8, 41st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress in conjunction with 37th Annual Scientific Meeting Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Info: 2026.apaophth.org
February 15, Gold Coast and Tweed Eye Doctors Optometry Gala 2026, The Star, Gold Coast, Qld. Info: eventbrite.com/e/optometry-gala-2026-tickets-1246794438729
February 15–16, The 34th Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society Congress (ANZGS) 2026, Sydney, NSW. Info: anzgsconference.com
February 28 – March 2, 100% Optical, Excel London, UK. Info: 100percentoptical.com
March 5–6, 2026 ANZCS Meeting, Swissotel Sydney. Info: ranzco.edu/events/2026-anzcs-meeting
March 6–8, RANZCO Tasmanian host RANZCO Global Eye Health & International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Conference, Wrest Point Convention Centre, Sandy Bay, Tasmania. Info: conferences.com.au/2026ranzco
March 9–16, Ski Conferences for Eye Care Professionals, Rusutsu, Japan. Info: skiconference.com.au
March 11–14, Vision East Expo, Orlando County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA. Info: east.visionexpo.com
March 17–21, International Society of Ocular Oncology (ISOO) 2026, Sheraton Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Info: isoo.org
March 19–20, 10th OCT & Retina Forum, Milan Nhow Hotel, Milano, Italy. Info: octforum.eu
March 21–22, OWA WAVE 2026 Conference, The Esplanade, Fremantle, WA. Info: optometry.org.au/about-us/ourorganisation/optometry-wa/our-events
March 23–26, 4th International Ophthalmology Conference (IOC 2026), Singapore. Info: ophthalmology. magnusconferences.com
May 1–2, Australian & New Zealand Strabismus Society (ANZSS) Meeting, Aerial Function Centre UTS, Ultimo, NSW. Info: Contact Kathleen Poon kath@kathpoonevents.com.au
May 3–7, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Denver, Colorado, US. Info: arvo.org/annual-meeting
May 20–22, GenEye 2026, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, VIC. Info: geneye.org.au
June 6–7, Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Skills Expo, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD. Info: asoeye.org/events
June 26–29, World Glaucoma Congress, Prague, Czech Republic. Info: icowoc.org
July 15–18, The Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Conference (AUSCRS 2026), Sunshine Coast, QLD. Info: auscrs.org.au
August 5–8, SnowViz (formerly Snowvision), Crowne Plaza, Queenstown, New Zealand. Info: Ryan Lester ryan@suckling.co.nz
August 9–10, Optometry Clinical Conference (OCC) 2026, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, QLD. Info: optometry.org.au/institute-of-excellence/cpd-events/optometry-clinical-conference-2026
August 16–17, O-SHOW26, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC. Info: o-show.com.au
August 28–30, 19th Asia-Pacific Vitreoretinal Society (APVRS) Congress, Brisbane, Qld. Info: apvrs.org/congresses
September 12–13, Specsavers Clinical Conference 2026, JW Marriott, Gold Coast, QLD. Info: specsaversclinicalconference.com.au
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