Hudson de Carvalho Nakamura, MD, Vitreo Retinal Consultant. Professor of Ophthalmology Residency and Retina Fellowship at Goias Eye Bank Foundation. Former Retina Fellow from the University of Toronto, Canada; Former Retina Fellow from the Brazilian Center of Eye Surgery, Goiânia, Brazil (CBCO); International Founder of Retinawesome Retina and Vitreous International; Brazilian Founder of Retinawesome Retina and Vitreous International Titullary Member of BRAVS - Brazilian Vitreoretinal Society

Ashraf Armia, MD, Consultant Cataract, Cornea, Refractive and Anterior Segment Reconstruction Surgeon; Founder and Medical Director of AshrafArmiaEyeClinic. Founder of AOTOA (Armia's Ophthalmology Training Observer-Ship Academy). Shareholder Of Watany Eye Hospitals WEH and Watany Research and Development Centre (WRDC), Cairo, Egypt. General Secretary of the Egyptian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery EgSCRS. Co-Founder of World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Science WCRS-VS, USA. Vice President of MEOM (Middle East Ophthalmology Meeting Academy), Dubai, UAE. Founder of PRESMENA (Presbyopia of Middle East and North Africa Foundation), Dubai, UAE; Honorary President of NexGen Ophthalmic Surgeon Society NEGOOS, Tunisia. Idea Founder and Global Co-Ordinator of Global Keratoconus School GKS. Faculty Member in ESASO (European School For Advanced Studies In Ophthalmology. International Board Member of the Moroccan Society of Ocular Imagery and Artificial Intelligence SMIO.AO

Dr. Sibylle Scholtz, Biologist, Chemist, PhD in Ophthalmology, International Science Correspondent, Associated Senior Research Fellow (Institute of Experimental Ophthalmology, Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Germany). She has a longstanding experience in the ophthalmic medical device industry, subject matter expert in biometry and IOL power calculation.

Since 1972, Frank Krogmann has been engaged in historical research, especially in genealogy. Since about 1990, he has been researching the history of medicine, especially in the field of ophthalmology. Since about 2000, he has been managing director of the JULIUS-HIRSCHBERG-GESELLSCHAFT headquarters: Vienna - [Association for the History of Ophthalmology]. He is the honoured recipient of various national and international lectures and articles. He is the editor of the ‘"Mitteilungen der JULIUS-HIRSCHBERG-GESELLSCHAFT zur Geschichte der Augenheilkunde" (Transactions of the JULIUS-HIRSCHBERG-SOCIETY on the history of ophthalmology"), which has now published 17 volumes

Prof. Uday Devgan ranks first among ophthalmic surgeons in California and second in the United States (among more than 15,000 ophthalmologists nationwide). He maintains a private practice specializing in cataract and refractive surgery at Devgan Eye Surgery in Los Angeles and is a full partner at Specialty Surgical Center in Beverly Hills, California.
A leading ophthalmic surgery journal has recognized Dr. Devgan as one of the 25 most influential leaders in ophthalmology over the past 25 years

Retinal surgeon at Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute, California.
Dr. Alasil is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).
His primary clinical and research interests include polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic choroidopathy, which constitute the major focus of his clinical and surgical practice

Karl Golnik, MD, MEd, is a neuro-ophthalmologist and a professor in the Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ. USA. He is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
He has been practicing neuro-ophthalmology for approximately 30 years and is a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS).
Professor Golnik is a recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award and has received more than ten professional awards throughout his career.
He has delivered lectures on neuro-ophthalmology in more than 65 countries worldwide and has authored over 120 publications in this field.
He currently serves as Director of Education at the Ophthalmology Foundation

Professor and Head of the Department of General Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland. President of the Association of Polish Ophthalmic Surgeons. Member of ARVO and the Polish Ophthalmological Society. Co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and over 200 congress abstracts. Surgical experience includes: Over 10,000 cataract surgeries (phacoemulsification) Over 4,000 vitrectomies (including combined Phaco + PPV procedures) Ocular trauma reconstruction Intravitreal injections Retinal laser treatments

PD Dr. med., FMH, FEBO, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Basel, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, and Co-owner & Medical Director of augenchirurgie.ch Eye & Laser Clinics.
He trained in Switzerland and completed advanced fellowships in the UK, specializing in retinal, macular, and vitreous surgery. Board-certified in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery (FMH, FEBO), he combines expert surgical practice with active research in retinal diseases

PD Dr. med., FMH, FEBO, FICO, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Geneva, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Geneva University Hospitals, and Co-owner & Medical Director of augenchirurgie.ch Eye & Laser Clinics.
He is a Swiss corneal and anterior segment surgeon, board-certified in Switzerland and internationally (FMH, FEBO, FICO). He specializes in corneal, refractive, and lens surgery, has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, and is actively involved in research and postgraduate ophthalmic education

COL MC German Army
Senior Ophthalmic Surgeon
Bundeswehr Central Hospital Koblenz
Consultant in Ophthalmology to 
The Surgeon General

Dr. Hunter Cherwek is a global ophthalmologist with a specific career interest on how training and technologies can be used to eliminate avoidable blindness in low resource communities around the world. Dr. Cherwek received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina (UNC)- Chapel Hill and his medical degree from Duke University. After his transitional year at Scripps Hospital, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at Emory University where he was elected Chief Resident. Immediately upon graduating from Emory, Hunter joined Orbis International (www.orbis.org) where he was able to lecture and work in over 20 countries aboard the Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) and help build the telemedicine/distance learning platform (www.cybersight.org). After working with Orbis International, he was based in Beijing, China, for six years working with Alcon as the Medical Director of Strategic Markets to help improve surgical training efforts and access to quality cataract care in Asia & Russia. Most recently, Dr. Cherwek has returned to Orbis International to continue to support its clinical training efforts and patient care programs as Vice President, Clinical Services & Technologies

Helena Prior Filipe, MD, MMEd, FSACME, FAMEE, CPC (HC), FEACL, is a clinician-educator who integrates advanced ophthalmic practice with global leadership in health professions education. A graduate in Medicine from the University of Lisbon and trained in Ophthalmology at Instituto Dr. Gama Pinto, she serves as Consultant in the Department of Ocular Surface and Cornea at Hospital de Egas Moniz, Western Lisbon Local Health Unit, and as Associate Researcher at the Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Clinically, her expertise includes ocular surface disease, cornea, cataract surgery, and ultrasound, with active participation in international consortia on ophthalmic drug delivery. Helena has recently been chairing the department of low vision and rehabilitation.
Equally dedicated to education, Helena earned a master’s degree in medical education (summa cum laude) and has since advanced innovation in continuing professional development (CPD), curriculum design, simulation-based education, and mentorship. She has chaired educational committees for several global professional organizations, such as ICO, ARVO, the Ophthalmology Foundation, AMEE, and the European Board of Ophthalmology, among others. Recognized as a Fellow of AMEE, SACME, and the European Academy of Clinical Leadership, Helena continues to shape global faculty development and CPD with a commitment to excellence and collaboration

Associate Professor, Ain Shams University.
Vitreoretinal surgery consultant (Adult and peds), Co-Founder of AlMashreq Eye Center

Thessorasi Head Retina Surgeon
Scientific Director - Drama Ophthalmology Day Clinic
President of Mediterretina Society Club
TSVRS Director
ESASO Faculty Professor

Alan J Franklin MD, PhD, FASRS
Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Diagnostic And Medical Clinic
ForwardVue Pharma

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (HCFMRP-USP)
Founding Partner, Consultores de Retina e Vítreo
Co-Founder, Retina Grand Rounds / Retina Rooster