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 
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