12 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | APRIL 5, 2024
ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING
DAILY NEWS
Friday, April 5
ASCRS Subspecialty Day
8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Programming for ASCRS Subspecialty
Day will cover a variety of topics in
refractive, cornea, and glaucoma.
ASCRS Exhibit Hall
12:00–5:00 p.m.
The ASCRS Exhibit Hall will be open
in Hall A & B from 12:00–5:00 p.m.
on Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday, and 9:00
a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Monday. Attendees
can browse the many booths and visit
the ASCRS Tap Room. ASCRS will also
kick off its 50th anniversary celebration
on Friday from 12:15–12:30 p.m. with a
cake cutting.
YES Skills Labs
Throughout the day will be YES Skills
Labs focusing on phaco, anterior
segment surgery, DALK, DMEK/DSAEK,
and hands-on Yamane technique
(a Yamane lab will also take place
on Saturday).
ASCRS Main Stage
4:05–5:30 p.m.
(Reception at 3:45 p.m.)
This kickoff of the ASCRS Annual
Meeting will feature discussions
with the outgoing and incoming
presidents, the presentation of the
ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall
Humanitarian Award, the presentation
of the ASCRS Educator Award, and
recognition of this year's inductee
into the ASCRS Hall of Fame. It will
also feature special honors and
recognitions for the 50th anniversary
of ASCRS.
eyePAC Reception
5:30–7:00 p.m.
This year, the eyePAC Reception will
be held at the Edward M. Kennedy
Institute for the United States Senate.
Open to those who have contributed
at a certain level to eyePAC, attendees
can enjoy food and beverages and a
look at a replica of the Senate floor.
ASCRS ASOA
Party for a Purpose
8:00 p.m.–midnight
Attendees can enjoy a night of fun
and philanthropy at this event, with
donations benefiting the ASCRS
Foundation. The Party for a Purpose
will be held at the Omni Boston Hotel
at the Seaport. ASCRS, ASOA, and
industry attendees, as well as their
guests, are welcome. Attendees are
encouraged to wear 70s-inspired attire
and "party like it's 1974." Expect 70s
music, games, and a fashion show.
Saturday, April 6
ASCRS Main Stage
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Saturday's programming on the
Main Stage will include the Cornelius
D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture by Mitchell
Weikert, MD. Guest speaker Annie
Duke will also be featured. A former
professional poker player, she will
discuss knowing when to quit and
how to make decisions when you don't
have all the information. This session
will also include "The X-Factor: Women
Leading by Example," which will
feature several past female presidents
of ASCRS. Come early to see a short
video celebrating the 50th anniversary
of ASCRS.
Highlights of the 2024 Annual Meeting
