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Congratulations to APAO 2026 Named Awardees

  Issue 7 - November 2025  

Each year, the APAO Congress honors distinguished ophthalmologists for their exemplary contributions to advancing eye care in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. At the upcoming 2026 Congress, we are proud to present four named awards as follows:

The awardees will share their professional insights at their respective award lectures during the Congress. Stay tuned for announcements about their lecture topics and schedules!

If you have submitted an abstract to APAO 2026, you should have received your result via your registered email by now. 

Presenting authors of selected abstracts, please confirm your attendance in our registration system by December 31, 2025 to secure a time slot in our scientific program and ensure the inclusion of your work in the Abstract Book.  

We thank all submitters for sharing your research and insights with us!

Did you miss the early bird registration deadline for APAO 2026?

We are sorry to hear that... But it’s still not too late to catch hold of our second-best offer.  

Sign up by January 15, 2026 to join our Congress at the advance registration rate!

[APAO Research Workshop]
Disruptive Innovations in Ophthalmology

Join us the day before the Congress begins and enjoy an inspiring exploration of transformative technologies in eye care. Organized by the APAO Research Standing Committee, this workshop will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, and industry experts to discuss artificial intelligence, digital platforms, novel therapeutics, and surgical innovations that are poised to redefine ophthalmology. 

🗓️February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)

🕕 13:30–16:00

🎟️ Open to all Congress delegates. Separate registration required, with procedures to be announced in due course. 

Since 2008, the APAO Leadership Development Program (LDP) has nurtured 214 graduates from 26 countries and territories. Many of them have since taken up leadership roles in their institutions and societies and are active in driving progress in ophthalmology across the Asia-Pacific.  

At APAO 2026, the LDP will host a series of exciting events connecting alumni and new participants. 

Class XIV Project Presentations

As the 14th LDP Class is concluding, its 19 participants will present their Graduating Projects to Congress delegates. Let’s hear their innovative initiatives in patient care, education, research, advocacy, and leadership in these sessions!

Date

Time

Session

February 7, 2026

(Saturday)

09:00 – 10:30

APAO Leadership Development Program (LDP) Project Presentation 1

11:00 – 12:30

APAO Leadership Development Program (LDP) Project Presentation 2

 


LDP Alumni Reception cum Graduation Ceremony

Following the presentations, the LDP Standing Committee warmly invites all alumni and friends to the LDP Alumni Reception. Distinguished speakers will share their insights, and participants of the LDP Class XIV (2025–2026) will celebrate their achievements at the Graduation Ceremony. 

🗓️ February 7, 2026 (Saturday)

🕕 13:00 – 14:00

🎟️ By invitation only


LDP World Café: Speed Mentoring

What’s more, the LDP World Café will offer young ophthalmologists a unique chance to meet globally renowned mentors. Through engaging in dynamic, small-group discussions with leaders from diverse subspecialties, you will gain insights into leadership, career growth, and professional development.  

🗓️ 🕕 To be announced

🎟️ Open to all Congress delegates. Separate registration required, with procedures to be announced in due course.

As an outreach initiative, APAO 2026 is launching a series of public exhibitions before and during the Congress to raise community awareness about eye health, to be staged in the host city of Hong Kong.

Grand Opening Ceremony

🗓️November 22, 2025
🕒11:00 – 12:00
📍 CUHK Eye Centre, 3/F, Hong Kong Eye Hospital  


【Exhibition 1】The Hong Kong Ophthalmological Development

🗓️ November 22 – December 22, 2025 
🕕 09:00 – 17:00

📍 CUHK Eye Centre, 3/F, Hong Kong Eye Hospital  
 


【Exhibition 2】Treatment and Technology: The Future of Eye Care 

🗓️ January 15 – 31, 2026 
🕕 09:00 – 17:00
📍 CUHK Eye Centre, 3/F, Hong Kong Eye Hospital 


【Exhibition 3】 Technology and Innovation in Ophthalmology

🗓️ February 5 – 7, 2026 
🕕 09:00 – 18:00
📍 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 

(All times local) 

The exhibitions are organized with the generous support of the Innovation and Technology Commission under the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Eye Hospital.

Remember the APAO 2026 Cultural Party that we previously announced? We are thrilled to upgrade your enjoyment. In addition to a buffet dinner and the chance for yourself to explore Ocean Park Hong Kong, your ticket may now come with TWO guest day passes, to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket collection counter on the Congress venue. This bonus will allow your friends or family to visit the Park during the day.


(Photos courtesy: Ocean Park Corporation)

Book your ticket through the Congress system before they sell out!

🗓️ February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
 🕕19:30 – 22:00
 📍Ocean Park Hong Kong

🪙 Admission fee: US$150

🎟️  Each ticket includes:

  • 🍴one buffet dinner

  • 🐼all-day park entry plus exclusive after-hours access

  • 🚌shuttle bus pickup (Departs from HKCEC at 18:00)

👥 Bonus: two Ocean Park guest day passes valid between 10:00 and 19:00 on the party day (buffet dinner not included)

Theme: Imaging the Eye: Helping the World to See

Showcase your best images to promote eye health and get a chance to win complimentary registration for the APAO 2026 Congress by taking part in the APAO-APOIS Imaging Competition 2026! Winners will also receive cash vouchers and certificates of recognition, and their work will be featured in a virtual exhibition on the APOIS website.  

Submissions are open until November 30, 2025, and voting closes on the same date. Results will be announced on December 25, 2025.


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