EURETINA 2026 brings cutting-edge research presentation into sharp focus with two upgraded session formats designed to foster deeper debate, dynamic presentation, and direct peer-to-peer engagement. Located at the heart of the convention hall, the newly redesigned Free Paper Forums and Poster Hub transform how delegates experience late-breaking data and high-scoring abstracts.
Free Paper Forums: High-Impact Science on a Revamped Stage
Featuring a redesigned, high-visibility architectural stage with dedicated audio-visual setups, Free Paper Forums 1 & 2 bring top-tier abstract presenters out of massive auditoriums and into an energetic, focused environment.
- Rapid, Focused Delivery: High-scoring research submissions are delivered as short, impactful oral presentations competing for annual society awards.
- Interactive Debate: The intimate stage layout is built specifically to encourage active Q&A, lively discussions, and constructive peer critique.
What to Catch on Friday:
- Imaging, AI & Geographic Atrophy: Catch rapid-fire insights on AI-driven lesion growth prediction (Oliver Leingang, David Eichenbaum) and OCT morphology in GA (Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth).
- Real-World Evidence in Vascular Disease: Explore new cross-trial and observational data across DME, DR, and RVO featuring presentations from Sobha Sivaprasad, Brian Ballios, and Lars-Olof Hattenbach.
Upgraded Poster Theatre & Hub: Dynamic Data at Your Fingertips
The Poster Hub elevates traditional poster sessions by transitioning static e-posters into dynamic, multimedia-supported presentations.
- Interactive Presentation: Equipped with dedicated seating and individual screen setups, the Poster Hub allows authors to walk peers through their data and engage in in-depth scientific exchange.
- Year-Round & On-Demand Access: Complemented by digital e-poster terminals located throughout the venue, attendees can explore abstract presentations at their own pace between main sessions.
Session Highlights:
- Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRD): Browse interactive screen presentations covering novel genetic variants, disease natural history, and structural biomarkers (featuring research by Sara Vaz-Pereira, Akiko Maeda, and Nina Bögershausen).
- Ocular Tumours & Oncology: Check out specialized e-poster showcases detailing diagnostic challenges, uveal melanoma, and vitreoretinal lymphoma case series (featuring research by Anna Baldaquí Baeza, Hida-Alrahman Al-Badri, and Nicholas Rees).
Free Paper Forum and Poster Hub Sessions continue right throughout the Congress. See programme for full details.
