RIWC24 Programme & Agenda

The Retina International World Congress, a globally renowned gathering of leading experts in the field of vision research, is set to captivate Dublin from June 5 – 8. Hosted by Fighting Blindness at Dublin Royal Convention Centre, this notable event promises to be a nexus for the latest advancements in retinal science, bringing together scientists, clinicians, and advocates from around the world. 

Please find below an overview of our programme:

Wednesday, June 5:

Meeting – Retina International Youth Council (invitation only). Evening event – Youth Council social event.

Thursday, June 6:

Meeting – Retina International Continuous Education Programme (invitation only). Evening event – Congress welcome reception.

Friday, June 7:

Meeting – RIWC Scientific Conference (ticketed event, 400+ delegates). Evening event – Speakers’ Dinner.

Saturday, June 8:

Meeting – RIWC Public & Patient Engagement Day (ticketed event, 400+ delegates). Evening event – Gala Dinner.

Please find below an overview of our agenda:

Friday, June 7 – Scientific Day:

• Opening Address: Targeting the Cure.
• Gene Therapies for Retinal Disease – Prof Jean Bennett.
• Gene Agnostic Therapeutic Approaches – Dr. Daniel Chung.
• Optogenetics – Speaker TBC.
• Genetic Architecture of Retinal Degenerations & Diagnostic Methods – Prof. Frans Cremers & Prof. Bart LeRoy.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration – Dr. Tiarnán Keenan and speaker TBC.
• Panel: Roadblocks to Innovation – Prof Bart Leroy

Saturday, June 8 – Public & Patient Engagement Day:

• Opening Address
• Research & Clinical Updates
• Knowing your gene: the genetic testing pathway – Prof. Frans Cremers & Prof. Bart LeRoy.
• AMD updates on care and therapies – Dr. Tiarnan Keenan and speaker TBC.
• Panel: Good Eye Health Q&A with Ophthalmologists
• Vision Loss & Mental Health
• Mental health support
• Inclusion & Technology
• Artificial Intelligence – William Woof
• Assistive Technologies update

Registration will open up to the public very soon! If you have any queries relating to the Retina International World Congress, please contact us by emailing riwc@fightingblindness.ie.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin!