While the solutions to eye health issues are often low-cost, the scale of the numbers without access requires high-level political will and action. The Summit is the first global platform designed to move eye health from a health silo into a core economic and development priority for Heads of State and Government. 

The Summit aims to galvanize global action to end avoidable sight loss by securing high-level national commitments (policy goals, roadmaps, and financing) from governments, INGOS, NGOS, International Institutions and the Private sector to accelerate progress toward universal eye health coverage.

No, the Summit is not replacing 2030 In Sight. The Summit is a major, high-level advocacy event designed to accelerate and drive the delivery of the 2030 In Sight strategy's aims—specifically by securing the political will and financial resources needed for transformational change at the national level. ISL is in Nairobi, Kenya in June 2026 and members can access tickets here.

2030 In Sight Live is our eye health sector-led event for IAPB members and others to share knowledge. The Global Summit is a political event for world leaders to secure the policy and funding needed to implement those solutions at scale.

Contact the IAPB Regional Chair and/or Advocacy Lead ([email protected]). National activities and coalition building are tracked and driven at the regional level, often in partnership with local IAPB members.

Members are expected to act as "Accountability Partners." This involves working with their respective governments to ensure the commitments made in at the Summit are integrated into national health budgets and country health programs.

It addresses the "Implementation Gap"—the disconnect between existing medical solutions and the 1 billion people who still cannot access them due to lack of policy integration, workforce shortages, and sustainable financing.

The work continues! The outcomes of the Summit will establish a clear accountability framework and national roadmaps. Post-Summit activities will focus on monitoring and supporting countries and IAPB members in implementing their new commitments to ensure lasting change.

The "legacy" refers to the sustained national action achieved after the Summit, specifically the measurable increases in government investment, the creation of robust national eye health roadmaps, and stronger accountability mechanisms that ensure equitable access to eye care.