2024 Agenda
The forum will highlight recent advances, current trends, and innovations that will shape the future of ophthalmology.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – INVITE ONLY EVENTS
3:00 – 4:30 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Tier 1 Sponsor Advisory Board Opportunity
4:30 – 5:30 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
OWL Socal Chapter Meeting
4:30 – 5:30 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Partnership Pursuit: Physician & Entrepreneur Reception
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.
5:30 – 7:00 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Welcome Reception
Friday, June 21, 2024
6:30 – 8:00 am PST
EXPERIENCE
Tier 1 Sponsor Advisory Board Opportunity
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 – 8:10 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
8:10 – 8:35 am PST
State of the Ophthalmic Industry Report
Sergio Rossi, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
8:35 – 9:05 am PST
KEYNOTE
Keynote Interview
Euan Thomson, PhD, President of Ophthalmic Devices and Head of Digital Business Unit, Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc.
Jim Mazzo, Executive Chairman, Neurotech, Co-Founder, Octane
9:05 – 9:35 am PST
PANEL
Innovations in the Posterior Segment
4-5 physicians presentations followed by conversation
Bob Avery, MD, California Retina Consultants
9:35 – 10:05 am PST
PANEL
Refractive Panel, Anterior Segment, Cornea
4-5 physicians presentations followed by conversation
Adam Szaronos, President & CEO, Trukera Medical
10:05 – 10:35 am PST
PANEL
Innovations and Applications in Genetic Engineering and Cell Transplantation
Baruch Kuppermann, MD, PhD, Steinert Endowed Professor, Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine (Moderator)
Jeffrey L. Goldberg, MD, PhD, Co-founder and Director, Board of Managers, Emmecell
John Pollack, MD, Chief Medical Officer, jCyte, Inc.
Richard Small, Chief Executive Officer & Board of Directors, Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10:35 – 11:05 am PST
EXPERIENCE
Break: Networking, Exhibits & Coffee
11:05 am – 11:25 pm PST
TARSUS FIRESIDE CHAT
11:25 – 12:00 pm PST
PANEL
Private Equity: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Denise M. Visco, MD, MBA, Medical Director, Eyes of York
12:00 – 12:20 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Ramin Valian, Vice President-Eye Care and Pipeline Commercialization Strategy, AbbVie
Nicole Fram, MD, Managing Partner, Advanced Vision Care
12:20 – 12:30 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
The Roger Steinert, MD Legacy Award Presented by The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Baruch Kuppermann, MD, PhD, Steinert Endowed Professor, Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine
12:30 – 1:10 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Lunch and Networking
1:10 – 2:30 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Capital & Growth Company Presentations
2:30 – 3:00 pm PST
PANEL
The Investment Landscape
3:00 – 3:15 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Break: Exhibits & Networking
3:15 – 3:45 pm PST
PANEL
The Changing Ophthalmic Practice
Eef Schimmelpennink, CEO, Lenz Therapeutics
3:45 – 4:15 pm PST
PRO/CON DEBATE
ICL/Refractive
Patient Profile: What technology would you use?
Premium IOL’s/Dry Eye Protocols
4:15 – 4:45 pm PST
PRESENTATION
The Modern Ophthalmology Practice
4:45 – 5:15 pm PST
PANEL
The Great Debate: Glaucoma Drug Delivery Vs Drainage Devices
Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Glaucoma Service, Stanford University
5:15 – 5:20 pm PST
EXPERIENCE
Closing Comments
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
5:20 – 7:30 pm PST
Closing Reception
Saturday, June 22, 2024
6:45 – 11:45 am PST
EXPERIENCE
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