2030 IN SIGHT LIVE agenda - Thursday 1 May

08:15 - 09:00

Arrival & Networking

09:00 - 10:30
Welcome to 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE - The Future in Focus: Eye Health in a Changing World

Join us on May 1 for the plenary session "The Future in Focus: Eye Health in a Changing World” featuring keynotes and a panel discussion. This pivotal session will explore the evolving geopolitical landscape and emerging trends shaping the future of health, development, and technology, with a special emphasis on eye health as we approach the 2030 milestone for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).​

Esteemed leaders driving meaningful change will delve into critical challenges and underlying tensions in global health and development. The discussion will highlight necessary transformations and innovations to navigate an increasingly complex environment, showcasing key enablers and strategies for achieving lasting systemic impact in eye health and beyond.

Room: IAPB Auditorium

10:30 - 11:00

Networking, Break & Poster Display

11:00 - 12:15
Towards the Global Summit for Eye Health: How to get involved

The Global Summit for Eye Health, is a leadership call to break boundaries, broaden engagement, and strengthen our influence across sectors. How can you be part of the bold, external-facing discussions that seek to elevate eyecare at a global, regional & national level?​

A diverse group of panellists will answer your questions on how you can help to build multisector collaboration and commitment to policy actions that ensure accessible eye care, secure funding, and ultimately foster collective accountability.

Join us to explore ways to contribute and be part of the event whilst making lasting change in global eye care.​

Room: IAPB Auditorium

Speakers

  • Amanda Davis
    Amanda Davis

    Amanda Davis has been working in the area of blindness prevention and public health since 2006. Her experience spans advocacy, education, research, and infrastructure development. She has developed and managed relationships with key stakeholders and partners including NGOs, industry, government departments and universities.

  • K-T Overbey
    K-T Overbey

    K-T serves as CEO of Cure Blindness Project and is deeply committed to the mission of eradicating avoidable blindness in underserved communities. She was previously the President of OneSight and serves on the IAPB Board of Trustees. During her tenure at Cure Blindness Project, K-T has overseen a significant expansion of the organization, both in terms of revenues and impact, and she has launched a long-term strategic plan that will continue this growth.

  • Associate Professor Anna Tan
    Associate Professor Anna Tan

    Clinical A/Prof Anna CS TAN is a master clinician, avid researcher and advocate for the visually impaired, women in ophthalmology and young ophthalmologists. She currently is the Director of Global Eye Health for the Singapore National Eye Centre and leads numerous projects and initiatives to improve eye health in the ASEAN region.

  • Caio Abujamra
    Caio Abujamra

    Caio Abujamra is an executive and entrepreneur in visual health in Brazil since 2019. After his father's passing, he assumed the presidency of the Suel Abujamra Institute, rescuing it from a severe financial crisis.

  • Fiona Lawless
    Fiona Lawless

    Fiona is a health policy adviser with Sightsavers covering areas such as eye health, inclusive data, climate and health and health equity. She works to ensure that eye health is included in broader health and development conversations at a global level in the UN and WHO and ensuring that equity is at the heart of the discussions.

  • Anil Gorkhaly
    Anil Gorkhaly

    Mr. Gorkhaly, Graduated from Delhi University, India and holds Master of Business Administration and Master of Development Management from Asian Institute of Management, Manila Philippines.

  • Jonathan Craig
    Jonathan Craig

    Jonathan is Policy and Advocacy Manager at Vision 2020 Australia

  • Sarah Beeching
    Sarah Beeching

    Sarah Beeching is the Founder and Executive Director of Oshun Partnership, a social enterprise committed to international development campaigning.

  • Ella Gudwin
    Ella Gudwin

    Ella Gudwin, CEO of VisionSpring, is a social entrepreneur and global health strategist with more than 25 years of experience in international development.

Measuring Progress, Mapping Change: The new Vision Atlas for 2030 In Sight

Discover the power of the new Vision Atlas and its rich insights to track progress, map change, and drive action toward 2030 In Sight. Hear from global eye health researchers on how data and evidence can measure progress, map change and drive action.​

In this session, gain hands-on insights into leveraging the new Vision Atlas to access comprehensive global eye health data and transform it into actionable strategies that drive impactful outcomes. Discover practical ways to explore and use the Vision Atlas for evidence-based decision-making, while uncovering opportunities to actively engage with and contribute to the global knowledge base. Foster collaboration, share progress, and harness data to accelerate the fight against avoidable sight loss worldwide.​ ​

Room: Kathmandu Room

Speakers

  • Elizabeth Kurian
    Elizabeth Kurian

    Elizabeth Kurian is a leader in global eye health, with over three decades of experience spanning social development, research, policy, and governance. As the Chief Executive Officer and a Trustee of Mission for Vision, she is dedicated to advancing Universal Eye Health and driving sustainable development through innovative strategies and partnerships.

  • Brad Wong
    Brad Wong

    Brad Wong is the Chief Economist at the Seva Foundation, President of Mettalytics, and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development.

  • Dr. Gopal Prasad Pokharel
    Dr. Gopal Prasad Pokharel

    Dr. Gopal Prasad Pokharel is a distinguished ophthalmologist with over 40 years experience in ophthalmology and public health.

  • Dr Caroline Casey
    Dr Caroline Casey

    Dr Caroline Casey is the businesswoman and activist behind The Valuable 500, the world’s largest CEO collective and business move for disability inclusion.

  • Sarity Dodson
    Sarity Dodson

    The Fred Hollows Foundation undertakes and supports health services research that improves the quality, productivity and accessibility of eye care for those living in low resource settings.

  • Ian McCormick
    Ian McCormick

    I am a Research Fellow with the International Centre for Eye Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

  • Stuart Keel
    Stuart Keel

    Dr Stuart Keel is a Technical Officer within the Vision and Eye Care Programme, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, at the World Health Organization Geneva.

  • Jude Stern
    Jude Stern

    Jude Stern leads the strategic knowledge agenda and team at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) driving the transformation of global eye are through shared expertise.

  • Anthea Burnett
    Anthea Burnett

    Dr Anthea Burnett is Data & Evidence Manager at IAPB, with over 15 years of international public health experience. 

Masterclass: Eye Health & the Sustainable Development Goals

Eye health contributes directly to over half of the Sustainable Development Goals, accelerating progress across health, education, economic growth, and equality. In a challenging political climate marked by decreased funding for international development, prioritizing cost-effective solutions like eye health is vital to sustaining progress and achieving lasting impact.

This SDG 101 session unpacks why eye health is essential to sustainable development and equips participants with insights to advocate for eye health as a critical enabler in achieving national and global goals. 

Room: Changemaker Room

Speakers

  • Brandon Ah Tong
    Brandon Ah Tong

    Brandon has 20 years experience working in various human rights based policy and advocacy roles within the health, disability and international development sectors. Previously with the national peak body Vision 2020 Australia, Brandon’s responsibilities spanned prevention, early intervention, Indigenous Peoples health, disability and development within the Asia Pacific region.

  • Louisa Syrett
    Louisa Syrett

    Louisa Syrett is a seasoned advocacy and strategy leader with 20 years of experience driving social justice, international development, and health initiatives across multilateral, INGO, public, and private sectors. 

  • Dr Imran Khan
    Dr Imran Khan

    Dr. Imran A. Khan has 20 years of experience across international development, academia, and clinical work. He is the Director of Programme Strategy and Development at Sightsavers, where he leads the strategic and technical direction of the organization’s work in eye health, education, and inclusion. Imran serves as co-chair for the IAPB Climate Action working group.

  • Katri Bertram
    Katri Bertram

    In her work, Katri aims to ensure that all people can live healthy lives, equity becomes a reality, and the power of inclusive partnerships is leveraged for more impact.

  • Amanda Huang
    Amanda Huang

    With over 20 years of impactful experience in international development, Amanda dedicates to advancing children’s welfare, community resilience, and equitable eye health access across China and the Asia-Pacific region.

2030 In Sight Action Cafe - Rapid Fire 01

Rapid fire presentations in this session will include: ​ ​

  • Eye Health for Every Child: Launch of the National Vision Screening Program in Mongolia - Chimgee Chuluunkhuu 
  • Integrated model of Service delivery, Capacity building and Advocacy for improved Eye Health outcomes in Pre-term Infants in western India 
     - Sucheta Kulkarni 
  • Peek-Powered Comprehensive District Eye Health Model: Improving Child Eye Health Outcomes in Pakistan - Harpreet Kaur 
  • Maximizing Social Impact: A Comparative SROI Analysis of Blindness Prevention Programs in India and Nepal - Shaifali Sharma 
  • Eyefficiency and Environmental Sustainability: Reducing Carbon Footprint in Eye Care Services - Lila Raj Puri 
  • Is the Vision Centre Based Community Eye Health Programme financially viable to reduce avoidable blindness and vision impairment in South Asia? - Parikshit Gogate 
  • Strengthening School Eye Health: How a Rapid Assessment Tool Can Improve Outcomes - Priya Morjaria 

Room: Action Cafe

Speakers

  • Dr. Chimgee Chuluunkhuu
    Dr. Chimgee Chuluunkhuu

    Dr. Chimgee Chuluunkhuu is the Country Director for Orbis International in Mongolia, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing pediatric eye health infrastructure and services nationwide.

  • Shaifali Sharma
    Shaifali Sharma

    As the Director of Global Primary Care and Country Director for India at Cure Blindness Project, I lead the organization’s initiatives to enhance access to eye care and prevent blindness worldwide.

  • Dr Lila Raj Puri
    Dr Lila Raj Puri

    I am a public health ophthalmologist working in public health and international eye health.

  • Parikshit Gogate
    Parikshit Gogate

    Dr. Parikshit Gogate has done his MBBS from B.J. Medical (Pune University) in 1992, M.S. (Ophth) with gold medal (1st amongst all medical post-graduates in Shivaji University) from Govt. Medical College, Miraj in 1997, DNB (Ophth) in 1998

Moderators

  • Peter MacIntosh
    Peter MacIntosh

    Dr. MacIntosh is a neuro-ophthalmologist and orbital specialist at the University of Illinois.

12:15 - 13:30

Networking, Lunch & Poster Display

12:30 - 13:00
Nepal SPECS 2030 Launch

Background
Despite the availability of this simple, sight-correcting intervention (i.e., spectacles), uncorrected refractive error remains the leading cause of vision impairment in child and adult populations. If left uncorrected, refractive error significantly impacts on well-being and can contribute to poor academic performance in children.

In recognition of the large unmet need for care, coupled with the fact a highly cost–effective intervention exists, WHO Member States endorsed the first-ever global target for refractive error at the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly (2021). Specifically, the global target is a 40-percentage point increase in effective coverage of refractive error (eREC) by 2030.

What is WHO SPECS 2030?
A comprehensive approach is needed to address these many long-standing challenges to increasing the coverage of refractive error services. The WHO SPECS 2030 Initiative calls for coordinated action amongst all stakeholders (public, private, non-profit, and philanthropy) across the following five pillars, in line with the SPECS acronym:

  • S: Improve access to refractive Services
  • P: Build capacity of Personnel to provide refractive services
  • E: Improve population Education
  • C: Reduce the Cost of refractive error services
  • S: Strengthen Surveillance and research.
13:30 - 14:45
Insights for Impact: Elevating Lived Experience in Eyecare

Addressing the global challenge of eye care requires a participatory approach—one where individuals with lived experience are not just beneficiaries but active contributors to shaping solutions that impact their health and well-being. How can we create collaborative spaces that ensure their voices are embedded in decision-making at all levels?​

This session will explore practical strategies for integrating lived experience into policy, service delivery, and advocacy. Through compelling stories and real-world case studies, we’ll showcase successful approaches that have led to more inclusive, patient-centered eye care. Join us to gain actionable insights on how to foster meaningful engagement and drive sustainable impact in global eye health.

Room: IAPB Auditorium

Speakers

  • Aaisha Sanjayal
    Aaisha Sanjayal

    Hello, Im aaisha sanjayal, the permanent resident of kohalpur banke but recently im staying at kadaghari kathmandu. In tilganga My journey start when i was 12. Im the old patient of tilganga hospital since 2010.

  • Khodanath Chapagain
    Khodanath Chapagain

    With over 40 years of teaching experience spanning from primary to secondary levels, I have dedicated a lifetime to education, shaping young minds and contributing to academic growth. 

  • Kiran Pyakuryal
    Kiran Pyakuryal

    I served the United Nations as international civil servant for more than 25 years.

  • Prof. Dr. Raba Thapa
    Prof. Dr. Raba Thapa

    Dr. Raba Thapa MD, PhD is a Professor of Ophthalmology at National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), and a senior consultant vitreo-retinal surgeon at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO), Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • Jonathan Craig
    Jonathan Craig

    Jonathan is Policy and Advocacy Manager at Vision 2020 Australia

  • Iris Van den Brande
    Iris Van den Brande

    For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working closely with the patient and policy community to build trusting, sustainable relationships between people living with different conditions and the private sector.

New Technology: Driving Impact at Scale ​

This session will highlight novel technologies that are making impact through scale or have the potential to. Discussions will centre around the key enabling factors that are needed for success including policy & regulation change, workforce changes, digital infrastructure and ability to adapt eye care systems. ​

Discussions will delve into critical areas such as financial considerations for stakeholders, ensuring AI-driven solutions meet local needs, demonstrating ROI and impact, addressing infrastructure gaps, supporting the continuum of care, and implementing systematic changes to ensure successful adoption. Join us to uncover how innovation can transform eye care delivery and scale impact globally.

Room: Kathmandu Room

Speakers

  • Dr Padmaja Kumari Rani
    Dr Padmaja Kumari Rani

    Dr. Padmaja Kumari Rani is a distinguished vitreo-retinal surgeon specializing in diabetic retinopathy (DR) and Teleophthalmology with over 22 years of experience post-National Board-certified fellowship. She currently serves as the Network Associate Director of Teleophthalmology at LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI).

  • Satish Mishra
    Satish Mishra

    Dr. Satish Mishra is Head of Global Programmes, ATScale, Global partnership on Assistive Technology since November 2023. Satish brings to this partnership over 25 years of experience on assistive technology, rehabilitation and disability inclusion in global public health at country, regional and global levels.

     

  • Keitumetse Thamane
    Keitumetse Thamane

    Keitumetse Thamane began her eye health career at Botswana's Ministry of Health in 2015. She acted as the key liaison between the National Eye Health Programme, Botswana-UPenn Partnership, and Peek Vision on the Peek Goodhope Pilot, which laid the groundwork for Botswana's current national school eye health programme.

  • Jude Stern
    Jude Stern

    Jude Stern leads the strategic knowledge agenda and team at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) driving the transformation of global eye are through shared expertise.

Masterclass: Story to Strategy Lab; Every Story Counts

Unlock the power of storytelling to drive global change and celebrate achievement. Learn how compelling narratives have inspired action and influenced policy. Gain a strong understanding of applying storytelling principles to make eye health impossible to ignore. 

Room: Changemaker Room

Speakers

  • Natasha Kennedy
    Natasha Kennedy

    Natasha has led the campaigns and communications department at Sightsavers for nearly 5 years.

  • Dr Caroline Casey
    Dr Caroline Casey

    Dr Caroline Casey is the businesswoman and activist behind The Valuable 500, the world’s largest CEO collective and business move for disability inclusion.

  • Jeff Wallace
    Jeff Wallace

    Jeff serves as Chief Marketing Officer of Cure Blindness Project. A seasoned brand strategist and marketer, Jeff believes brands have the power to move people - and therefore to make incredible impact in the world.

  • Simon Darvill
    Simon Darvill

    Simon Darvill is an experienced communications and campaigns leader with seven years experience working in the eye health sector and ten years in politics.

2030 In Sight Action Cafe - Rapid Fire 2

Rapid fire presentations in this session will include: ​ ​

  • Reaching the Unreached. A case intervention in the state of West Bengal, India, through cross sectoral collaboration and management. - Sampa Paul ​ ​
  • Bangladesh in Sight: System Leadership Approach to Eye Health – Jennifer Gersbeck, Sumrana Yasmin ​ ​
  • Refractive error correction and harvest worker productivity in the Guatemalan coffee sector: A quasi-experimental analysis – Brad Wong ​ ​
  • Advancing health equity for hard-to-reach communities – Lessons for Eye health - Geoffrey Wabulembo​  ​
  • Elevating Eye Health in Europe: A Cross‐Sector Approach to Combat Childhood Myopia - Nadiya Deferne ​ ​
  • AI-Driven Solutions for Diabetic Retinopathy: Bridging the Eye Care Gap in Rural India - Subeesh Kuyyadiyil​  ​
  • The Economic Impacts of Eye Health: Evidence from a Health Economics Module for RAAB - Jack Hennessy, Patricia Marques 

Room: Action Cafe

Speakers

  • Geoffrey Wabulembo
    Geoffrey Wabulembo

    Dr Geoffrey Wabulembo a dedicated professional works for Light for the World as senior expert for Eye health and neglected tropical diseases.

  • Jennifer Gersbeck
    Jennifer Gersbeck

    Jennifer is a leader in the international not for profit sector and is recognised for her passion and commitment to eye health and gender equity and inclusion.

  • Subeesh Kuyyadiyil
    Subeesh Kuyyadiyil

    Subeesh Kuyyadiyil is a committed Public Eye Health professional with a diverse experience of more than 16 years.

  • Nadiya Deferne
    Nadiya Deferne

    Nadiya leads Public Affairs for the EMEA region at Santen, a global pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmology.

  • Sampa Paul
    Sampa Paul

    With 20 years of experience in the development sector and more than 15 years in the eye health arena, I oversee the complete execution of West Bengal programs, aligning them with Sightsavers India's goals.

  • Sumrana Yasmin
    Sumrana Yasmin

    Sumrana Yasmin is the Deputy Technical Director of Eye Health at Sightsavers, based in Pakistan.

  • Jack Hennessy
    Jack Hennessy

    Jack is a health economist with over ten years of experience in health economics research, policy, and evaluation.

  • Bryce Everett
    Bryce Everett

    I am a development economist with research experience in a variety of settings focusing on international development and public policy. I studied at the University of San Francisco and have been working with Mettalytics for the past year.

Moderators

  • Dr. Muhammad Babar Qureshi
    Dr. Muhammad Babar Qureshi

    Dr. Muhammad Babar Qureshi, originally from Pakistan, has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for those affected by vision impairment and blindness worldwide.

  • Katri Bertram
    Katri Bertram

    In her work, Katri aims to ensure that all people can live healthy lives, equity becomes a reality, and the power of inclusive partnerships is leveraged for more impact.

14:45 - 15:00

Networking, Break & Poster Display

15:00 - 16:15
Invest in Sight

Investing in eye health isn’t just a health priority—it’s a transformative opportunity to drive economic growth, improve social outcomes, and achieve global development goals. This session will spotlight the latest evidence on the economic and social returns of prioritizing eye health, exploring how early intervention can prevent costly consequences. As governments and organizations navigate competing demands, the case for integrating eye health into policy frameworks like the SDGs, UHC, and national budgets has never been stronger.​ ​

From leveraging data and storytelling to tailoring messages for diverse audiences, this session will provide practical guidance to engage policymakers and overcome barriers to investment. Hear from experts and learn from success stories as you gain the insights needed to inspire action and strengthen the narrative for eye health across varied contexts.​

Room: IAPB Auditorium

Speakers

  • Brad Wong
    Brad Wong

    Brad Wong is the Chief Economist at the Seva Foundation, President of Mettalytics, and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development.

  • Brandon Ah Tong
    Brandon Ah Tong

    Brandon has 20 years experience working in various human rights based policy and advocacy roles within the health, disability and international development sectors. Previously with the national peak body Vision 2020 Australia, Brandon’s responsibilities spanned prevention, early intervention, Indigenous Peoples health, disability and development within the Asia Pacific region.

  • Dr Yeni Dwi Lestari
    Dr Yeni Dwi Lestari

    Yeni Dwi Lestari, MD, MSc is an ophthalmologist at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM). She completed her residency in Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia (FMUI) and holds a master’s degree in Public Health for Eye Care from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, and is currently a doctoral candidate in FMUI.

  • Sarah Beeching
    Sarah Beeching

    Sarah Beeching is the Founder and Executive Director of Oshun Partnership, a social enterprise committed to international development campaigning.

Human resources for eye health: Addressing the scarcity challenge ​

As we face the rising demand for eye care, how can we make a transformative shift in our human resource capacity? The global shortage of skilled eye health professionals is a major barrier to quality service delivery. ​ ​

Confronting this workforce deficit and the need for robust local efforts to uphold standards, we will explore innovative strategies to train and retain talent in eye health. Join us as we identify key leverage points to meet the growing need for accessible, high-quality eye care worldwide.

Room: Kathmandu Room

Speakers

  • Aaron Magava
    Aaron Magava

    Dr Aaron Thembinkosi Magava is an Ophthalmologist and Public Health Expert based in Zimbabwe. He works in the Ministry of Health and Childcare at Marondera Provincial Hospital. He is the outgoing IAPB Sub-Saharan Africa Chair.

  • Aditya Goyal
    Aditya Goyal

    EDUCATION: B. Optom, Elite School Of Optometry, Chennai, India, M.S., Clinical Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

  • Dr Oteri Eme Okolo
    Dr Oteri Eme Okolo

    Dr. Okolo Oteri Eme is a visionary public eye health ophthalmologist with expertise in policy development and analysis, program management, coordination, and advocacy.

  • Dr May Ho
    Dr May Ho

    Dr May Ho is an Australian registered optometrist working in public health and international eye health.  She graduated from optometry at the University of Melbourne, where she also gained her PhD.

  • Aeesha Malik
    Aeesha Malik

    Dr. Malik is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Child Eye Health at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a Paediatric Ophthalmologist.

Masterclass: Eye health as a complex system​

Eye health operates within a complex, interconnected system, requiring a nuanced approach to address challenges and leverage opportunities. In this session, participants will explore the characteristics of complex systems—such as interdependence, unpredictability, and adaptability—and learn essential skills in systems thinking, strategic foresight, and collaborative problem-solving.

Room: Changemaker Room

Speakers

  • Anna McKeon
    Anna McKeon

    Anna is the Director of Capability Building at IAPB, where she works to strengthen systems leadership across the eye health sector.

  • Fatima Zehra
    Fatima Zehra

    Fatima Zehra is a program management professional with over a decade of experience in eye health, human resource development, and disability-inclusive healthcare.

  • Jissa James
    Jissa James

    Jissa James is a global eye health and development professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy.

  • Emmanuel Osei-Mensah
    Emmanuel Osei-Mensah

    Emmanuel Osei-Mensah is a seasoned evaluation professional with over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector and academia.

  • Sabitra Kundu
    Sabitra Kundu

    With 20+ years of experience in the eye health sector, I have worked with stalwarts from the industry. During this time, I have engaged with different partners that include NGOs, Hospitals, Corporates and Philanthropists.

2030 In Sight Action Cafe - Rapid Fire 3

Rapid fire presentations in this session will include:​ ​

  • National plan for detection and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity - Luis Porfirio Orozco Gomez ​ ​
  • Community Leaders in Visual Health based on the population identity, now integrated into the Statute of the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology - Silvia Moguel-Ancheita ​ ​
  • From Darkness to Autonomy: The Social and Economic Return of Treating Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) - Ellery López-Star ​ ​
  • The Long Road to Visual Health. Why distance matters and how where you live determines access to visual health. - Mary Lady González Suriel ​ 
  • Working Together - a growth in Brazil since Mexico - Ralf Toenjes ​ 
  • Integrating Refractive Error Services With Environmental Care And Social Support In Rural Colombia - Luisa Casas ​ 
  • Strengthening Relationships between Latin America and China through Technology & Innovation - Xingru He ​ ​

Room: Action Cafe

Speakers

  • Luisa Casas Luque
    Luisa Casas Luque

    Dr. Luisa is a Colombian Optometrist, with PhD in education and society from La Salle University, she has experience in public health, research and education in the NGO eyecare sector for many years now and has postgraduate studies in ocular disease and pharmacology.

  • Ralf Toenjes
    Ralf Toenjes

    Ralf Toenjes is an internationally recognized social entrepreneur, named by Forbes as one of Brazil’s most promising leaders on the Under 30 list and awarded Social Entrepreneur of the Year (Under 35).

  • Mary Lady González Suriel
    Mary Lady González Suriel

    Dr. Mary is a Dominican ophthalmic surgeon, trained in the anterior segment at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) and specialized in Oculoplastics and ophthalmic pathology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

  • Ellery Lopez-Star
    Ellery Lopez-Star

    Dr. Lopez graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1995.

  • Silvia Moguel-Ancheita
    Silvia Moguel-Ancheita

    Ophthalmic surgeon, strabismologist. Master's degree in neurosciences. Master's degree in research ethics.

Moderators

  • Valeria Sanchez-Huerta
    Valeria Sanchez-Huerta

    As a Mexican ophthalmologist and CEO of the Asociación Para Evitar la Ceguera en México (APEC), she is deeply committed to advancing eye health not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America.

16:30 - 17:00

Closing - Day 2

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