For 30 years, Centre for Sight has helped shape how premium eye care is delivered, clinically, technologically and culturally.
As ophthalmology enters a period of rapid change, this milestone is an opportunity to pause, reflect and ask better questions:
What should premium eye care look like in the decade ahead?
How do we embrace innovation while preserving trust, quality and purpose?
Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Time: 9am – 6pm
Venue: Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, Crawley, RH10 4QD
Thank you for confirming your involvement in the Centre for Sight 30th Anniversary Celebration.
This gathering brings together ophthalmologists, surgeons, clinical leaders and industry innovators who care deeply about the future of eye care, not just the next technique or technology, but the systems, values and decisions that will define the years ahead.
Please note, we are in the process of finalising this schedule whilst we have confirmations from speakers.
09:30-09:35 – Introductions and welcome by Margaret Da Costa
09:35-09:42 – Overview of the day and introductions by Saj Khan
Centre for Sight – Perspective of trainee and colleague | Saj Khan
Moderators: Andrew Webb and Saj Khan
Panelists: Arthur Cummings, Erik Mertens, Sheraz Daya and Marcela Espinosa
The Centre for Sight Story by Sheraz Daya
Evolution and changes in care provision over 30 years – demographics, procedures and technologies
Challenges then and now, Defining moments, Lessons learnt and advice to others, Future concerns
Moderators: Arthur Cummings & Andrew Webb
Panelists: Erik Mertens, Mayank Nanavaty, Sheraz Daya, Amanda Carones, Aylin Kiliç
Topics:
Moderators: Julian Stevens and Erik Mertens
Panelists: Andrea Russo, Mayank Nanavaty, Milind Pande, Aylin Kiliç, David Shahnazaryan
11:15-11:22 Diagnostics | Andrea Russo
11:22- 11:29 Excimer lasers | Michael Mrochen
11:29-11:36 Femtosecond Lasers (Cataract & Lasik) | Francesco Carones
11:36-11:42 Evolution of KLEX – Energy & Scatter | Ivan Gabric
11:42-11:49 Lens replacement and cataract Surgery | Mayank Nanavaty
11:49-11:56 The role of the Light Adjustable Lens | TBC
11:56-12:03 New Technologies Refractive Surgery (solo) | Erik Mertens
12:03-12:10 Additive Corneal Technologies | Aylin Kiliç
12:10-12:17 2 RT and Low Light Therapy | Kashif Qureshi
12:17-12:25 21st Century Glaucoma | TBC
Buffet lunch provided by our sponsor.
By Amanda Carones & Francesco Carones
Panelists: Andrea Russo, Arthur Cummings, Erik Mertens, Margaret Da Costa, Andrew Webb
EDUCATION
Moderators: Arthur Cummings and Pei-Fen Lin
Panelists: Andrea Russo, Milind Pande, Amanda Carones, Michael Mrochen
14:30 – 14:37 AI – overview and influence in Ophthalmology | Pei-Fen Lin
14:40-14:47 AI – workflows decision making | Milind Pande
14:47-14:54 AI – Influencing Clinical decisions | Andrea Russo
14:54-15:01 AI – in our practice | Arthur Cummings
15:01-15:08 Innovation | Michael Mrochen
15:08 – 15:15 Telemedicine: IMVIS, Sensors and Kiosks | Sheraz Daya
Refreshments provided by sponsor.
Moderators: Susan MacDonald, TBC
Panelists: Aylin Kilic, TBC
16:00- 16:07 The Developing World | Susan MacDonald
16:07-16:14 The Value of Sustainable Practice | David Shahnazaryan
16:14-16:21 TBC
16:21-16:27 TBC
16:27-16:34 TBC
16:34- 16:42 Lifelong Learning and Wellness | Milind Pande
16:42-17:00 DISCUSSION
Themes:
Provided by our sponsor.
(By invitation only)
To ensure the programme runs smoothly and delivers maximum value to all attendees, we kindly ask all speakers to submit their final presentations by Wednesday 30 April 2026.
Presentations should be rehearsed to the allocated speaking time and strictly adhere to the time assigned for your session. This is essential to maintain the flow of the day and to respect fellow speakers and audience members.
Please upload your presentation to your designated Dropbox folder (link found in your speaker confirmation letter), or alternatively email it to [email protected], no later than the date above.
If you have any questions regarding content, format or timing, or anticipate any difficulty meeting this deadline, please contact the events team as early as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us deliver a high-quality, well-paced and educational programme.
To ensure the programme and associated materials are delivered to the highest standard, we kindly ask all sponsors to upload their required artwork and branding assets by Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are provided in high-resolution format and adhere to the specifications outlined in your sponsorship package. This will allow sufficient time for inclusion within the printed programme, signage and digital materials.
As this event is educational in nature and brings together senior clinicians and industry leaders, we ask that all branding, exhibition materials and any associated content remain aligned with the professional ethos of the day.
All artwork should be uploaded to your designated Dropbox folder (link included in your sponsorship confirmation letter), or alternatively emailed to [email protected], no later than the date above.
Detailed information regarding exhibitor logistics, including stand set-up timings and access arrangements, will be issued in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions regarding format, specifications, or timelines, or anticipate any difficulty meeting this deadline, please contact the events team at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting us in delivering a high-quality and professionally curated event.
