OIS @ ASCRS April, 18th, 2013, San Francisco

OIS @ AAO November 14th, 2013, New Orleans

Ophthalmology Innovation Conference

Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS)

The purpose of OIS is to create an ecosystem of clinical, technology and business. Uniting this diverse group of key players in the ophthalmic field fosters innovation and facilitates business transactions. The conference provides a forum for addressing key issues impacting the ophthalmic field and a platform to showcase the most promising private ophthalmic companies. Every facet of Ophthalmology has representation here at OIS: Innovators/Entrepreneurs, Surgeons, Academia, Venture Capitalists and Industry Leaders from Private and Public Companies. The Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) was conceptualized by ophthalmologist/venture capitalist Emmett Cunningham in 2006 while participating in IBF’s annual MedTech Investing Conference. Following the conference, Dr Cunningham shared his vision with Craig Simak of IBF… Read On →

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Established in 1989, International Business Forum has provided attendees with market intelligence in such sectors as information technology, life sciences, healthcare, and the commercialization and investing opportunities in emerging innovative technology sectors.

Why Attend OIS?

Simple:
Meet the most important people in the ophthalmic business.

Conference Chairmen

Emmett Cunningham, Jr., MD, PhD, MPH

Emmett Cunningham, Jr., MD, PhD, MPH
Partner
Clarus Ventures, LLC

Gilber Kilman, MD

Gilbert Kliman, MD
Managing Director
InterWest Partners

William Link, PhD

William Link, PhD
Managing Director
Versant Ventures

↓ Featured from OIS @ ASCRS 2012

Intraoperative Aberrometry: The Current State and Future Impact

Vance Thompson, MD / Tom Frinzi, WaveTec / Keith Mullowney, Clarity Medical Systems / Mark Packer, MD / Steve Slade, MD

Ophthalmology Innovation Summit Snippets

David Chang - Ophthalmology Innovation Summit @ ASCRS 2012

Bill Link - Ophthalmology Innovation Summit @ ASCRS 2012

Doug Koch - Ophthalmology Innovation Summit @ ASCRS 2012

What Are People Saying About OIS:

David W. Parke II, MD, Executive Vice President & CEO, American Academy of Ophthalmology

"The OIS meeting provides a unique opportunity for business professionals and clinician/scientists to share a robust meeting program regarding innovation and commercialization and to develop the relationships necessary for success. The AAO is proud that OIS meets in conjunction with us."

David W. Parke II, MD
Executive Vice President & CEO, American Academy of Ophthalmology

David F. Chang MD President, ASCRS

"OIS is a unique meeting because it brings together clinical investigators, physician thought leaders, venture capitalists, and executives of both large and small start up companies - all sharing the collective goal of bringing innovative and vision enhancing technologies to market. The format offers a nice mix of executive summary presentations and interactive panel discussion".

David F. Chang MD
President, ASCRS

Sponsor/Exhibit @ OIS

Sponsorship is an unrivaled opportunity to raise your company profile and offers optimum exposure.

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Past Conferences

OIS @ AAO 2012
OIS @ ASCRS 2012
OIS 2011
OIS 2010
OIS 2009

Conference Questions

Craig Simak
Chief Strategy Officer
IBF*International Business Forum
Direct Phone & Fax (516) 307-0743
craig@ibfconferences.com