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FORUM PROGRESS AND INNOVATION IN

OPHTHALMOLOGY

We are pleased to invite you to the 4th edition of the “Progress and Innovations in Ophthalmology” Forum, an event that has strengthened its reputation year after year as a benchmark in Romanian ophthalmology.

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th edition of the “Progress and Innovations in Ophthalmology” Forum,an event that has established itself over the years as a reference point in Romanian and Central European ophthalmology.

Following the remarkable success of the first three editions, we aim to continue the tradition of scientific excellence by highlighting the latest discoveries, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic conditions.

The scientific program will include sessions dedicated to all ophthalmology subspecialties, delivered by renowned international experts, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations of modern technologies. Together, we will explore the latest advances in cataract surgery, retinal management, innovative glaucoma therapies, advanced corneal surgery techniques, and much more.

The event will be accredited with CME credits by the Romanian College of Physicians.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cluj-Napoca, December 10–12, 2026!!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,

Prof. Dr. Simona Delia Nicoară, Coordonator Științific

Event information

Date

10 – 12 Decembrie 2026

Time

9:00AM - 18:00PM

Location

Grand Hotel Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, str. Octavian Goga nr. 1

Forum Speakers

SPEAKERS - Forum

Some of the Forum speakers:

Simona Nicoară

Prof. Dr.

UMF Iuliu Hațieganu Cluj-Napoca

Iulia Nemeș

Assistant professor, PhD

UMF “Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca

Ashraf Armia

Prof. Dr.

Cairo, Egypt

Raluca Pașcalău

Dr.

SCJU Cluj-Napoca

Ivo Guber

Priv. Doz. Dr. med.

University of Geneva

Özlem Evren Kemer

Prof. Dr.

University of Health Sciences, Ankara

Alina Gheorghe

Șef Lucrări Dr.

Medic Primar Oftalmolog, UMF Bucuresti

Miguel Rechichi

MD PhD Disso Vis Prof.

Sellia Marina, Italy

Mayte Ariño-Gutiérrez

Dr.

Oftalvist, Madrid

Valentin Dinu

Dr.

Medic primar oftalmolog, Bucuresti

Cristina Nicula

Prof. Dr.

Medic Primar Oftalmolog, ”Iuliu Hațieganu”

Mayank A. Nanavaty

Prof. Dr.

Brighton, UK

Elisabetta Miserocchi

Prof. Dr.

Milan, Italy

Monica Gavriș

Dr.

Cluj-Napoca

Ferrodesideri Lorenzo

Dr. med MD, PhD

Switzerland

Mr. Rodrigo Anguita

MBBS, MD, FMH, FEBO, FICO

London, United Kingdom

Antonio Calcagni

Dr.

London, UK

Cameron Parsa

Prof. Dr.

Brussels, Belgium

Ekaterina Sokolenko

Dr.

Hanover, Germany

Éva Surányi

Asist. Univ. Dr.

Debrecen, Hungary

Hande T. Sekeroglu

Prof. Dr.

Ankara, Turkey

Laurent Kodjikian

Prof. Dr.

Lyon, France

Seyhan Ozkan

Prof. Dr.

Aydın, Turkey

Maximilian Binter

Dr.

Hannover Medical School

Luminița Teodorescu

Dr.

Clinica OFTALMIX SOP – Bucureşti

Forum Program

The scientific program of the event will be published soon.

We invite you to follow this section for updates regarding scientific sessions, topics, workshops, round tables, debate sessions, and speakers who will present within the event.

Global Keratokonus School GKS - TWO DAYS WORKSHOP

GKS Days – Două zile dedicate excelenței în diagnosticul și managementul keratoconusului

GKS will dedicate two days to the keratoconus subspecialty in ophthalmology,organizing a series of interactive workshops and practical training sessions focused on screening, diagnosis, early detection, and management strategies for this condition.

The event will take place on December 8–9, 2026 and will be an integral part of the Forum “Progress and Innovations in Ophthalmology” Forum held on December 10–12, 2026.

Under the scientific guidance of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Armia and a distinguished group of international experts, participants will have the opportunity to explore the most recent techniques and strategies in keratoconus management.

For these two days, CME credits will be awarded by the Romanian College of Physicians.

Attention! Extremely limited seats!

Forum Speakers

SPEAKERS - GKS

Lectorii Workshop-ului GKS:

Simona Nicoară

Prof. Dr.

UMF Iuliu Hațieganu Cluj-Napoca

Ashraf Armia

Prof. Dr.

Cairo, Egypt

Ivo Guber

Priv. Doz. Dr. med.

University of Geneva, Switzerland

Özlem Evren Kemer

Prof. Dr.

University of Health Sciences, Ankara

Alina Gheorghe

Șef Lucrări Dr.

Medic Primar Oftalmolog, UMF Bucuresti

Miguel Rechichi

MD PhD Disso Vis Prof.

Sellia Marina, Italy

Mayte Ariño-Gutiérrez

Dr.

Oftalvist, Madrid

Valentin Dinu

Dr.

Medic primar oftalmolog, Bucuresti

Cristina Nicula

Prof. Dr.

Medic Primar Oftalmolog, ”Iuliu Hațieganu”

Mayank A. Nanavaty

Dr.

Brighton, UK

María Gessa Sorroche

MD PhD FEBO

Spain

Salvador Delpech Garcia

Dr.

Valencia, Spain

FORUM registration

We are preparing the 4th edition of the Forum – Progress and Innovations in Ophthalmology – 2026.

Mark your calendar for December 10–13, 2025 and don’t forget to secure your spot. December 10–12, 2026.
Stay tuned — we’ll keep you updated every step of the way!

Ticket Forum

800
600 Lei
  • (until October 1, 2026)

Residents

600
400 lei
  • (until October 1, 2026)

Clinical Residents

300
200 lei
  • (until October 1, 2026)

Student Ticket

300
200 lei
  • (until October 1, 2026)

Ticket price includes:

– Access to all conferences held within the framework of Progress and Innovations in Ophthalmology Forum 2026

Conference materials and certificate of participation

Coffee breaks throughout the days

Lunches

Dinner & Festive Party – My Way (18 Eroilor Blvd.)

GKS Registration

Up-to-date theoretical scientific presentations covering all aspects of keratoconus
Opportunity to participate in interactive discussion sessions and Q&A
Hands-On / Wet Lab workshops on intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) implantation and CrossLinking
Training sessions structured on two experience levels: beginners and advanced
- Acces la expertiza Prof. Dr. Ashraf Armia și a unor speakeri internaționali
CME credits awarded by the Romanian College of Physicians

GKS 2 dayS TIKET

1500 lei
  • (until December 7, 2026)
Ticket Options
Ticket Forum
600,00 lei
Forum Resident Ticket
400,00 lei
Forum Clinical Resident Ticket
200,00 lei
Student Forum Ticket
200,00 lei
GKS Days Ticket
1.500,00 lei
Total Price : Free

The registration fee can also be paid via bank transfer (bank charges are the responsibility of the participant) using the details below:

 Beneficiary: Transilvania Multimedia SRL, VAT number: RO39748814

• IBAN (LEI): RO55BTRLRONCRT0460954501, Bank: Transilvania

After completing the bank transfer, please send proof of payment along with your invoicing details to the conference secretariat at contact@elitemedicale.ro to receive confirmation of your registration.

For invoice issuance to a legal entity (company, SRL, private practice, etc.), please provide the company name, address, and VAT number.

For invoice issuance to an individual, please provide your full name, personal identification number (CNP), and address.

Partners Official

Special thanks to our Official Partners for their support in organizing this event.

Partners

We thank our partners for their support.

Previous Editions Videos

Don’t miss this opportunity!

The “Progress and Innovations in Ophthalmology” Forum 2026 promises to be the most comprehensive ophthalmology event of the year in Romania.

Save the date: Cluj-Napoca, December 10–12, 2026!

Seats are limited - secure your participation now!

Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to welcoming you to Cluj-Napoca!

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