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| TIME | FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2020 | ||||||
| 07:00 - 08:15 | Industry Breakfast Sessions | Breakfast Clubs | |||||
| 08:15 - 08:30 | SESSION BREAK | ||||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Subspecialty Day & Scientific Sessions | WETLABS | |||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Subspecialty Day & Scientific Sessions | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 10:00 - 10:30 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Subspecialty Day & Scientific Sessions | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 12:00 - 12:30 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 12:30 - 13:45 | Industry Lunch Symposia | E-poster Pods (12:30 - 13:30) | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | |||
| 12:30 - 13:45 | Industry Lunch Symposia | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 13:45 - 14:00 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Subspecialty Day & Scientific Sessions | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 15:30 - 16:00 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | ||||
| 17:00 - 17:15 | SESSION BREAK | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | |||||
| 17:15 - 18:15 | Opening Ceremony | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | |||||
| 18:15 - 19:15 | Welcome Reception | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 19:15 | |||||
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| TIME | SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2020 | ||||||
| 07:00 - 08:15 | Industry Breakfast Sessions | Breakfast Clubs | |||||
| 08:15 - 08:30 | SESSION BREAK | ||||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | |||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 10:00 - 10:30 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 12:00 - 12:15 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Industry Lunch Symposia | E-poster Pods (12:15 - 13:15) | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | |||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Industry Lunch Symposia | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 13:30 - 13:45 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 13:45 - 15:15 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 15:15 - 15:45 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 15:45 - 16:45 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 16:45 - 17:00 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 17:00 - 18:00 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | |||||
| Evening | WOC Cultural Night | ||||||
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| TIME | SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2020 | ||||||
| 07:00 - 08:15 | Industry Breakfast Sessions | Breakfast Clubs | |||||
| 08:15 - 08:30 | SESSION BREAK | ||||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | |||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 10:00 - 10:30 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 12:00 - 12:15 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Industry Lunch Symposia | E-poster Pods (12:15 - 13:15) | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | |||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Industry Lunch Symposia | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 13:30 - 13:45 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 13:45 - 15:15 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 15:15 - 15:45 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 15:45 - 16:45 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 16:45 - 17:00 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | EXHIBITION 09:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 17:00 - 18:00 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | |||||
| Evening | WOC Scientific Program Reception (on invitation only) | ||||||
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| TIME | MONDAY 29 JUNE 2020 | ||||
| 07:00 - 08:15 | Industry Breakfast Sessions | Breakfast Clubs | |||
| 08:15 - 08:30 | SESSION BREAK | ||||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | |||
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | |||
| 10:00 - 10:30 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | |||
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | |||
| 12:00 - 12:15 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | |||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Industry Lunch Symposia | E-poster Pods (12:15 - 13:15) | WETLABS | ||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Industry Lunch Symposia | WETLABS | |||
| 13:30 - 13:45 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | |||
| 13:45 - 15:15 | Scientific Program | WETLABS | |||
| 15:15 - 15:45 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | |||
| 15:45 - 16:45 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | |||
| 16:45 - 17:00 | SESSION BREAK | WETLABS | |||
| 17:00 - 18:00 | ICO Societies Symposia | WETLABS | |||
Submitted Program
Take active part in the scientific program of WOC2020 by submitting your research under one of the 26 available topics. In Cape Town, four presentation categories will be available: Oral Communications, Instruction Courses, e-Posters, and e-videos.
Click here to read the Abstract Submission Guidelines.
Subspecialty Day
The invited program includes 244 sessions, spread over four days, addressing all subspecialties and related interests in ophthalmology. The first day will be dedicated to latest advances and developments in the following subspecialties: Cataract & Lens Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Diseases, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Ocular Trauma, Orbital, Oculoplastics & Lacrimal Diseases, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Refractive Surgery, Surgical Retina and Uveitis.
Worldwide Program Contributions
Over the course of the Congress, 120 ICO Member Societies from all over the world will present a symposium. More information on the sessions will follow.
In the meantime, please find here the list of Member Societies that will participate in this initiative.
WOC Breakfast Club
Join the experts for breakfast! Experienced doctors from around the world will lead discussions on the latest ophthalmological trends in a casual and sociable environment. The intent is to encourage participants to question assumptions and fully engage in the learning experience. More information to follow.
WOC Skills Transfer Program (Wetlabs)
The WOC2020 will offer the most extensive Skills Transfer Program ever presented at a World Ophthalmology Congress. The program will comprise of skills training courses in topics of Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Ocular Trauma, Oculoplastics and Refractive Surgery, though by world-class instructors. This is a unique opportunity to develop your techniques in a wet or dry lab environment, as well as gain experience with the latest ophthalmologic technology. More information to follow.