N e w H o r i z o n s F o r u m
New Horizons
Forum
Speeding the development of new therapies and diagnostics for glaucoma patients.
NEW HORIZONS FORUM
Friday, February 7, 2025
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
About
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 the Glaucoma Research Foundation, this annual catalyst meeting is designed to bring the essential components together to speed the translation of new ideas into clinical practice.
2025 Keynote
Address
The 2025 Drs. Henry and Frederick Sutro Memorial Lecture
Carla Siegfried, MD
The Jacquelyn E. and Allan E. Kolker, MD Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Professionalism at Washington University, St. Louis.
Program agenda
New Horizons Forum unites clinical, industry, financial, and FDA leaders in a unique exchange on research innovation and advances in glaucoma treatment.
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
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.
Apply to be a
presenting company
in 2025
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 2025, please complete the application here.
Venue
All Glaucoma 360 events will be held at Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco.
Watch
Videos
Watch presentations and interviews from New Horizons Forum. (searchable by year)
Photo Gallery
Browse photographs from the 2024 New Horizons Forum
Frequently Asked Questions
The New Horizons Forum is an “in-person only” event. New Horizons Forum will not be live streamed, and it will not be possible to attend virtually.
If you need to update your registration with an attendee replacement, please send us an email with the details of your registration and who will be attending in your place. If you are unable to attend, a written email request including your full name must be received in our events mailbox by January 29, 2024 to receive a refund. There is a cancellation processing fee of $75 per person. The deadline for cancellation/refund requests is January 31, 2025. No refund requests will be accepted after this date.
If you would like to reserve a hotel room, please contact the Westin St. Francis San Francisco directly. The Westin St. Francis is located at 335 Powell Street on Union Square in San Francisco. Please contact the hotel for room reservations.
Please see the transportation and parking information on the Venue page of this website.
All proceeds from Glaucoma 360 benefit Glaucoma Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit.
Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, GRF funds results-oriented innovative research and provides definitive educational materials for glaucoma patients and eye care professionals. Research initiatives include the collaborative Catalyst for a Cure research consortium and the Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research. Patient Education programs include the annual Glaucoma Patient Summit and the comprehensive glaucoma.org website.
Glaucoma 360 is the inspiration of Adrienne Graves, PhD and Andrew Iwach, MD, who are both members of the Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Graves is a visual scientist by training, a global industry leader in ophthalmology, and the former CEO of Santen Inc. Dr. Iwach, GRF’s Board Chair, is Executive Director of the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco, Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California at San Francisco, and a faculty instructor at the California Pacific Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology.
Health Policy
Glaucoma Research Foundation is committed to the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers. In line with best practices as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of California and City of San Francisco, we will not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to Glaucoma 360.
In addition:
• We recommend that everyone be at least two weeks past their completed COVID-19 vaccine and be up to date with booster shots.
• We recommend attendees stay home if symptoms of any illness are present.
• Mask wearing is optional.
Glaucoma 360 is a series of three events uniting research, industry, and philanthropy to cure glaucoma and restore vision. Please note that each event requires separate registration.
By completing registration and attending this event, you are giving your permission to be published, promoted, or photographed as an attendee of such event.
Any inquiries regarding Glaucoma 360 events can be e-mailed to Alexandra Dewey at Glaucoma Research Foundation.
Glaucoma Research Foundation • 251 Post Street, Suite 600 • San Francisco, CA 94108 • 415-986-3162
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