Thursday, April 9 (non-CME)

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Registration

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fellows Program
Open to Fellows, Residents, and Fellows Program Sponsors Only 

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
FOstering Careers for Upcoming Stars (FOCUS) Program
Open to Residents and Medical Students by invitation only, and FOCUS Program Sponsors Only

3:00 – 6:00 PM
VBS Silver
Program for vitreoretinal surgeons to discuss challenges and opportunities of late-career stage, such as transitioning to alternative career pathways, steps for physicians over age 50, and pearls of scientific wisdom to maintain best practices. Open to all attendees.

6:30 – 9:00 PM
Satellite Event: Fellows’ Foray - Surgical Video Challenge
Open to all attendees.
CME accredditation provided by Evolve Medical Education LLC (for this event only)

9:00 – 10:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Friday, April 10

6:30 – 7:15 AM
Rise & Shine Yoga

7:00 – 8:00 AM
Breakfast

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Scientific Poster Viewing^

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Exhibits

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wet Lab

8:00 – 10:00 AM
Scientific Sessions

10:00 – 10:30 AM
Break

10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Scientific Sessions

12:15 – 1:30 PM
Lunch

1:30 – 3:30 PM
Scientific Sessions

3:30 – 4:30 PM
Community Building Breakout
Part of the VBS Wellness Initiative

7:00 – 10:00 PM
The Queen of Hearts Soiree
Dress as your favorite character for Wonderland after Dark at LIV Las Vegas: Where the curious come to dance. “The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday—but never jam today.”

Saturday, April 11

7:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

7:15 – 8:45 AM
BREAK-fast Program^
Program for vitreoretinal surgeons to go in-depth discussing industry-physician interactions, research collaborations, becoming a key opinion leader, and the partnership between industry and physicians to improve patient care.
Open to all attendees.

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM   
Scientific Poster Viewing^

8:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Exhibits

8:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Wet Lab^

9:00 – 10:45 AM
Scientific Sessions

10:45 – 11:15 AM
Break

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Scientific Sessions

12:45 – 2:15 PM
Lunch & Symposia

2:15 – 5:00 PM
Scientific Sessions

7:00 – 10:00 PM
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Award Ceremony
Join us at the Waterbleau Terrace with your best whimsical tea-time attire, replete with playful hats, fascinators, or crowns worthy of Wonderland Royalty. Sip, spin, and spiral into madness. “It’s always tea time!”

Fachärzte/-innen	Gebühren ab 1.200,00 USD Early Bird bis 10.02.2026 800,00 USD
Ärzte/-innen in Weiterbildung	Gebühren ab 500,00 USD Early Bird bis 10.02.2026 250,00 USD
medizinisches Fachpersonal	Gebühren ab 500,00 EUR Early Bird bis 10.02.2026 250,00 EUR
Industriemitarbeiter/-innen	Gebühren ab 3.000,00 USD Early Bird bis 27.01.2026 2.500,00 USD

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