
2023 Agenda
The forum will highlight recent advances, current trends, and innovations that will shape the future of ophthalmology.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
4:30 – 5:30 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Partnership Pursuit: Physician & Entrepreneur Reception (invite only)
This is a unique opportunity for you to meet these innovative entrepreneurs and determine if there is a mutually beneficial fit and interest. These companies will be within the medical industry, not necessarily ophthalmic specific, and provide a good opportunity to contribute your diverse perspective. Octane is uniquely qualified to provide this opportunity as we bridge the relationships we have with physicians and the companies that have used our LaunchPad accelerator. We look forward to welcoming you to Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
5:30 – 7:00 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Welcome Reception
Friday, June 9, 2023
7:00 – 8:00 am PST
EXPERIENCE
Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
Network with colleagues! You can also set appointments within our virtual platform or take part in a networking session catered to your interests.
8:00 – 8:15 am PST
OPENING
Opening Comments
Octane CEO, Bill Carpou will reflect on the impact of ophthalmology in Southern California and beyond.
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
8:15 – 8:45 am PST
State of the Ophthalmic Industry Report
Kristen Ingenito, MBA, Vice President, Market Scope, LLC
Jeffry Weinhuff, Founder & Managing Partner, Visionary Venture Fund
8:45 – 9:15 am PST
KEYNOTE
Keynote Interview
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
Mark Leahey, President & CEO, MDMA
9:15 – 9:45 am PST
PANEL
Turning the Tide
Companies that have experienced great challenges and have turned things around to great success.
John Hovanesian, MD, FACS, Private Practice, Harvard Eye Associates, Laguna Hills, CA Clinical Faculty, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA (Moderator)
Chris Calcaterra, Executive Vice President, Global Commercial Operations, Glaukos Corporation
Tara Capalbo, General Manager, Glaucoma, Allergan, an AbbVie Company
Patrick Williams, Chief Financial Officer, STAAR Surgical
Adam Szaronos, President & CEO, Trukera Medical
9:45 – 10:15 am PST
PANEL
What Keeps You Up At Night?
Farrell “Toby” Tyson, MD, FACS, Tyson Eye, Visionary Venture Fund Co-Founder
10:15 – 10:45 am PST
EXPERIENCE
Break: Networking, Exhibits & Coffee
10:45 – 11:15 am PST
PANEL
Innovations in the Posterior Segment
Robert L. Avery, MD, California Retina Consultants (Moderator)
David Esposito, CEO, ONL Therapeutics
Baruch Kuppermann, MD, Ph.D., Steinert Endowed Professor, Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine
Richard Small, CEO, Neurotech
Andrew Stewart, General Manager, Retina, Allergan, an AbbVie Company
11:15 am – 11:45 pm PST
PANEL
Disruptive Innovations
Dry eye innovations, presby drops, myopia drops, AI, Cataract Suites
Aziz Mottiwala, Chief Commercial Officer, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Marc Odrich, MD, Chief Medical Officer, LENZ Therapeutics
Ehsan Sadri, MD, FACS, CEO & Founder, Visionary Eye Institute
Paul Smith, President & COO, Orasis Pharmaceuticals
11:45 – 12:15 pm PST
PRESENTATIONS
The Great Debate-In Office Surgery Movement
Daniel Durrie, MD, Chairman, iOR Partners, Founder, Durrie Vision (Moderator)
Cindy Metrose, Senior Director, Strategic Accounts and Digital Business, Zeiss
Omar Shakir, MD, MBA, Coastal Eye Surgeons
12:15 – 12:45 pm PST
FIRESIDE CHAT
Jim Mazzo, Executive Chairman, Neurotech, Co-Founder, Octane
Brent Saunders, CEO, Bausch & Lomb
12:45 – 1:00 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Break: Exhibits & Set for Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
The Roger Steinert, MD Legacy Award Presented by The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
1:15 – 2:30 pm PST
LUNCH & EXPERIENCE
Capital & Growth Presentations
Andrew Douglas, Partner, Knobbe Martens (Moderator)
Joseph Wyno, Director, LaunchPad SBDC, Octane
2:30 – 3:00pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Break: Exhibits & Networking
3:00 – 3:30 pm PST
PANEL
The Investment Landscape
Jeffry Weinhuff, Founder & Managing Partner, Visionary Venture Fund (Moderator)
Jeffrey Nau, Ph.D., President, Viatris Eye Care Division
Marty Waters, Partner, Wilson Sonsini
3:30 – 4:00 pm PST
FIRESIDE CHAT
Alcon & Aerie Acquisition
Laurent Attias, Executive Committee, SVP, Corporate Development Strategy, BD&L and M&A, Alcon
Tom Mitro, Previous President, Aerie Pharmaceuticals
4:00 – 4:30 pm PST
PANEL
Bringing Unmet Needs to Market
Bridging the gap between ODs and MDs.
Richard Lindstrom, MD, Minnesota Eye Consultants
4:30 – 5:00 pm PST
PANEL
The Changing Eyecare Industry and the Impact of Young Surgeons
Dagny Zhu, MD, Medical Director and Partner, NVISION Eye Centers
5:00 – 5:30 pm PST
PANEL
Innovations of the Future
Up and coming startups and products. 5-minute pitches about where they are in the commercialization process.
Norbert Lowe, Vice President, Head of Commercial, Eyenovia
Stephen Smith, MD, Founder & CEO, iRenix Medical, Inc.
5:30 – 5:35 pm PST
Closing Comments
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
5:35 – 7:30 pm PST
Closing Reception
Saturday, June 10, 2023
8:00 am – 1:00 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Advisory Board Opportunities
