Global Summit for Eye Health: FAQs 2

General information

Where is the location for the Summit?

The Summit will take place in St Johns, Antigua and Barbuda.

What is the specific date of the Summit?

The Global Summit for Eye Health is scheduled for November 2026. Specific dates within that month will be confirmed by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in the coming weeks.

Why did you choose Antigua and Barbuda as the location for the Summit?

The choice of Antigua and Barbuda highlights the importance of political leadership in eye health. Gaston Brown, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and his Government have been a leading champion for eye health on the global stage, including as co-Chair of the UN Friends of Vision Group Antigua and Barbuda offered to host the Summit at the same time as the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, making it an ideal location to galvanise government commitments at the highest level.

Is the Summit part of CHOGM?

The Summit is not part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), but it will capitalise on the political momentum around the Commonwealth and its strong commitments to Universal Health Coverage and eye health.

Where can I access materials to promote the Summit?

You can access lots of different tools on the IAPB website including key messaging, templates and social media assets, to help you amplify the "Value of Vision" narrative within your network.

What leadership, support, or resources can members expect from IAPB as they pursue national-level?

IAPB will organise its members on a regional basis, provide templates and advocacy support to help members encourage government commitments and support national policy change.

Do you have a media centre?

Launching in February 2025, our online Media Centre will provide press releases, high-resolution imagery and briefing notes on government commitments and the latest research.