Global eye care professionals converge in central Europe to compare clinical practice and device innovation. WOC World Ophtalmology Congress 2026 takes place from 26 to 29 June 2026 in Prague and brings together academic leaders, professional societies and industry stakeholders in vision health.
History and governance
The congress is organized by the International Council of Ophthalmology and traces its origins to the first international ophthalmology meeting in 1857. WOC2026 coincides with the ICO centenary and the event presents its 40th edition with program leadership including Prof. Neeru Gupta, Prof. Ke Yao and Prof. Ingrida Janulevičienė, and Dr. Ivo Kocur as CEO.
Venue, dates and registration
Sessions are hosted at the Prague Congress Centre from 26 to 29 June 2026. The conference website provides key documents such as the Abstract Book and the Scientific Program. The official registration agent is MCI The Netherlands and the organizers publish direct contact emails for registration and sponsorship at woc-registration@icowoc.org and woc-sponsorship@icowoc.org.
Scientific program and CME
The scientific program covers multiple ophthalmic subspecialties and includes accredited CME activities. Available resources on the official site let attendees locate sessions by topic and download abstracts. WOC World Ophtalmology Congress 2026 includes pathways for abstract presentation and collaboration with participating societies.
Attendee profile and industry presence
The meeting combines clinicians, researchers and industry representatives focused on devices, diagnostics and therapies for vision. The WOC2026 site lists confirmed sponsors and exhibitors and provides tools to identify companies on the exhibition floor. Commercial activities are organized around exhibition stands, demonstrations and society meeting spaces.
Practical steps for commercial prospecting
Map exhibitors in advance and contact target companies to schedule meetings. Prepare commercial materials that emphasize clinical evidence and regulatory data, with concise technical fact sheets. Prioritize sessions chaired by scientific program conveners when requesting technical discussions, and use the organizers’ official channels to book time with potential partners.
For on-site logistics, block short demo slots, align presenter availability with quieter session times and tailor messages depending on whether the contact is clinical staff or procurement.
Registration safety and official channels
Organizers warn about unauthorized agencies offering registration or travel services. Use the official registration route via MCI The Netherlands and the contacts provided on the congress website to avoid invalid registrations.
Final note
WOC World Ophtalmology Congress 2026 combines a long institutional history with accredited scientific content in a major European venue. To prepare your presence, download the Abstract Book and Scientific Program, identify session conveners and arrange meetings through the official channels listed on the congress site https://icowoc.org/.
