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Wills Eye Hospital and the Wills Eye Alumni Society invite you to attend the 78th Annual Wills Eye Conference in Philadelphia. This year’s meeting coincides with a historic celebration — the 250th anniversary of American independence — making it a truly memorable occasion.

This year’s agenda combines dynamic case-based panel discussions, didactic presentations, and interactive sessions designed to deliver practical, clinically relevant insights you can apply immediately. The Physician Program features a distinguished panel of speakers, including our special guest, Dr. Glaucomflecken, who will present the Richard A. Ellis Lecture. We are also pleased to announce that Wills Eye CEO and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief Dr. Julia A. Haller will deliver the inaugural Kathleen Santa Maria lecture during the Technician Program.

Beyond the lecture hall, the conference offers invaluable opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, network with industry partners, and forge new professional relationships in a city rich with history and culture. We’re confident you’ll leave the conference energized, informed, and inspired. We look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia!

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

You can still register on site at the conference as follows:

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND FREE PAPER SESSION
Location: Wills Eye Hospital, 840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

PHYSICIAN, TECHNICIAN, AND ADMINISTRATOR PROGRAMS:
Location: Marriott Old City Hotel, 1 Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Contact: Susan Umfer, sumfer@willseye.org

CANCELLATION POLICY

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received no later than March 6, 2026. There will be no refunds after this date. There will be a $50 processing fee for all refunds. All refunds will be processed after the conference. Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee. Wills Eye Alumni Society reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, Wills Eye Alumni Society will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.