ESCRS iNovation® Day is becoming a corner stone for ophthalmic innovation in Europe The success story continues – and with it comes a small jubilee: For the fifth time, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) will host its unique innovation platform that brings together ophthalmologists, industry leaders, emerging companies and the financial community from across Europe and other parts of the world: ESCRS iNovation® Day. The ESCRS is excited to announce this event that will take place in a city that has contributed so much medical innovation over the centuries: London. Once again, it will be a full-day programme held on the day immediately prior to the opening of the main ESCRS Congress: Friday September 11th, 2026 at the Excel in London. With over 50% of doctor attendees ESCRS iNovation® Day truly is unlike any other ophthalmology innovation meeting. The carefully curated programme will feature 9 fast paced sessions focused on the most urgent clinical needs and barriers to success in anterior segment care. Topics ranging from the ocular surface to the retina include focused panel discussions, 15-18 emerging company presentations and interactive components, such a chat for audience comments and live voting.