New Horizons Forum

Speeding the development of new therapies and diagnostics for glaucoma patients.

New Horizons Forum is a full day of presentations, panels, and discussions featuring CEOs from start-up companies, industry executives, health care leaders, venture capitalists, and the FDA. Presented by Glaucoma Research Foundation, the annual catalyst meeting is designed to bring the essential components together to speed the translation of new ideas into clinical practice.

Where & When

Friday, January 30, 2026

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Program Agenda

New Horizons Forum unites clinical, industry, financial, and FDA leaders in a unique exchange on research innovation and advances in glaucoma treatment.

 

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Eugene De Juan
2026 Keynote Address: Eugene de Juan, Jr., MD

“Neuroprotection: the need, the opportunity, the path”

The 2026 Drs. Henry and Frederick Sutro Memorial Lecture will be delivered by pioneering ophthalmic surgeon, prolific inventor, and visionary entrepreneur Dr. Eugene de Juan, Jr.

Eugene de Juan, Jr., MD is the Jean Kelly Stock Distinguished Professor at University of California, San Francisco and Founder and Managing Partner at ForSight Labs, USA. (Speaker Bio)

 

 

Gala Speaker
Apply to be a Presenting Company in January 2026

Do you have a new technology or glaucoma innovation to present?

To submit your application to be a presenting company at New Horizons Forum in 2026, please complete the application.

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Glaucoma 360 Leadership

Nationally and internationally respected leaders in the field of glaucoma, business, and medical innovation provide leadership for the Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum. The leadership includes Co-founders Andrew Iwach, MD and Adrienne Graves, PhD, an elite Steering Committee, the New Horizons Advisory Board, and the New Horizons Program Committee.

Leadership
Who Should Attend?
  • Early-stage CEOs and executives
  • Business development and other representatives from companies thatoffer pharmaceuticals, devices, drugdelivery, and IOP monitoring
  • Clinicians and other key opinion leaders
  • Industry executives
  • Venture capitalists
  • Representatives from clinical research organizations
  • Scientific innovators

FAQ

  • Will the New Horizons Forum be a hybrid event? Can I attend virtually?
  • What is your refund policy?
  • What are the hotel accommodations?
  • What about parking and transportation?
  • Who financially benefits from Glaucoma 360?
  • What is the Glaucoma Research Foundation?
  • Who are the founders of this event?
  • What is your health policy?
  • Will the New Horizons Forum be a hybrid event? Can I attend virtually?
    What is your refund policy?
    What are the hotel accommodations?
    What about parking and transportation?
    Who financially benefits from Glaucoma 360?
    What is the Glaucoma Research Foundation?
    Who are the founders of this event?
    What is your health policy?