Our faculty and volunteers hold symposia and workshops at national and regional congresses that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance your knowledge, refine your skills, and expand your professional network. Check out the events below and register for a session near you.
CBO 2026
Mark your calendars for 9 – 12, September 2026, for the 70th Annual Brazilian Ophthalmology Congress in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
As Latin America’s largest ophthalmology conference, CBO features a comprehensive scientific program that connects professionals and advances clinical practice. The Ophthalmology Foundation is proud to endorse CBO LDP: “Empower One. Transform Many. From Learner to Change-Maker” on transformative leadership by education on 8 September. Additionally, the Ophthalmology Foundation will be involved in the CBO Conference of Educators on 9 September, “Beyond the Curriculum: How Europe Is Transforming Ophthalmology Training. Designing, implementing, and learning from the European Training Requirements.” The Ophthalmology Foundation endorses competency-based education supported by entrustable professional activities.
ESCRS 2026
Join the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) 11-15 September for a Congress packed with cutting edge presentations, workshops and more, from top professionals in ophthalmology. The Ophthalmology Foundation will run a debate-style symposium, Simulation-Based Education in Cataract & Refractive Surgery. Standard or Excellence?. Join this Oxford-Style Debate on teaching excellence, innovation and outcomes in simulation-based education for cataract and refractive surgery. Monday, 14 September, 10:30am – 12:00pm, George V Room 2. Visit our booth E.326 in the exposition area to learn more about our programs.
We generously thank AbbVie for supporting this symposium.
Faculty Development Programs and Residency Training Accreditation Information Session
Learn about the Ophthalmology Foundation’s free online programs to that give ophthalmic educators to tools to improve their teaching skills and become better trainers. Additionally, learn how your residency training program can become accredited through our low-cost program that focuses on evaluating and refining programs to meet international standards.
Wednesday, 23 September, 9:00am Colombia /2:00pm GMT/ 4:00pm Central Africa/ 7:30pm India
We generously thank Neurotech for supporting this webinar.
DOG 2026
The German Society of Ophthalmology (DOG) Congress will take place 24-27 September. Highlights include Translational Science, European Board of Ophthalmology workshops, keynote lectures on the importance of ophthalmology to medicine and society in general, and international expert talks.
Stop by the IOFF-OF booth to learn about subspecialty fellowships and other Ophthalmology Foundation initiatives.
AAO 2026
Save the date for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) annual meeting in New Orleans, 9-12 October 2026.
Join the Ophthalmology Foundation’s symposium, Online Tools for Interactive Learning in Ophthalmology on Friday, 9 October, 1:30-4:30pm, Room 338-339. Program number SYM01.
Stop by the Ophthalmology Foundation booth #2209 to speak with representatives about examinations, fellowships, faculty development, and accreditation.
Ongoing – Examination Webinars
The Ophthalmology Foundation will hold regional question and answer webinars for candidates to learn more about the examinations and ask your questions in real time to the Ophthalmology Foundation examinations team.
