The European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) is preparing for its 2025 Congress, which will be held in Paris, France. This year marks a significant anniversary, as EURETINA celebrates 25 years. The official EURETINA Congress, including the scientific program and anniversary festivities, run from 4 through 7 September at Le Palais des Congrès.
In a letter on the organisation’s website, Anat Loewenstein, MD, president of EURETINA, invited readers to come celebrate the “momentous” achievement.
“I am thrilled to welcome you to the 25th Euretina Congress, set against the vibrant backdrop of Paris,” Prof Loewenstein wrote. “As we gather in this historic city, we celebrate our ongoing commitment to advancing the field of retinal science.”
She noted a 25% increase in abstract submissions for the 2025 congress, highlighting a growing interest and engagement in the field of retina. EURETINA leadership expects over 10,000 international attendees at this year’s meeting, the largest in the society’s history.
“The 2025 Congress will not only reflect on our achievements over the last 25 years but will also focus on the evolving challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in our field,” Prof Loewenstein continued. “With a diverse selection of sessions, courses, and symposia led by distinguished experts, we are committed to providing a platform for continuous learning and exchange of knowledge.”
The highlight of the scientific program is the EURETINA session series. These symposia, chaired by leaders in the surgical and medical retina spaces, feature global experts invited to present on select topics. The EURETINA sessions featured in this year's highlights include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema (DMO), therapies for inherited retinal disorders, artificial intelligence (AI), nonexudative and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), myopia, next-generation drug delivery methods, ocular infections, imaging and vitreoretinal surgery. A joint session between EURETINA and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), called "anterior meets posterior," will be chaired by Prof Loewenstein and Burkhard Dick, MD, secretary of the ESCRS. Other EURETINA sessions include first-time clinical trial results, late-breaking trial results and congress highlights.
Other educational sessions, including podium presentations, Speaker's Corner lectures, free papers, poster presentations, instructional courses and symposia on a wide range of topics will fill the Congress weekend. The full scientific program is available online.
EURETINA FAQ
What to know about the 2025 EURETINA Congress
Q. When is the 2025 EURETINA Congress?
A. The 25th EURETINA Congress will run from 4 September to 7 September, 2025.
Q. Where is the EURETINA Congress being held this September?
A. This year, the EURETINA Congress will be held in Paris, France. The venue is le Palais des Congrès de Paris, located in the 17th arrondissement at 2 Pl de la Pte Maillot, 75017.
Q. Who is speaking at this year's EURETINA meeting?
A. Hundreds of retina specialists and industry leaders will present at this year's EURETINA meeting. There will be four keynote lectures, delivered by Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, MD; Maria Berrocal, MD; Jean-Francois Korobelnik, MD; and Maria Vittoria Cicinelli, MD, FEBO.
Q. What additional events are associated with the 25th EURETINA Congress?
A. Attendees can enjoy more than just the scientific programme. This year, there will also be the EURETINA Innovation Spotlight (EIS), satellite symposia, a 25th Anniversary Delegate Party and networking events, including a Women in Retina breakfast.
Q. How can I register for the EURETINA Congress in Paris or online?
A. For in-person and online EURETINA attendance, visit https://euretina.org/paris-2025/registration/.
When is the EURETINA Innovation Spotlight?
This year, the meeting will be preceded by the third annual Euretina Innovation Spotlight (EIS). Prof Loewenstein described the EIS as “a dynamic event that fosters innovation and collaboration among our community of physicians, regulators and investors.” Also hosted at the Palais des Congrès Paris, the 6-hour event on 3 September features lectures and panel discussions from industry leaders, regulatory authorities and ophthalmic investors. There will be exclusive networking events at the EIS, intended to foster innovation and collaboration from all stakeholders in the retinal space. As a new event in 2025, the EURETINA executive team and board introduce a quick-fire session dedicated to emerging biotech companies.
Interested parties may contact registration@euretina.org for EIS registration information.
Who is delivering the keynote address at EURETINA 2025?
Four keynote lectures will take place during the course of the EURETINA Congress.
On the first day of the meeting, Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, MD, will deliver the EURETINA Lecture. Titled "AI and AMD: How new tools change understanding, diagnosis and management of disease," the lecture will be delivered at 16:15 CEST on Thursday, 4 September.
On Saturday, 6 September, there will be three keynote sessions in the early evening.
Maria Berrocal, MD, will deliver the Kreissig Award lecture, "Throwing away wisdom: How we abandon what works," at 14:15 CEST.
Jean-Francois Korobelnik, MD, will present the Gisbert Richard lecture, "Removal of intra-ocular foreign bodies: Why, when, how?" at 14:45 CEST.
Maria Vittoria Cicinelli, MD, FEBO, will deliver the Ophthalmologica lecture, "Connecting the dots: Rethinking white dots syndromes," at 15:30 CEST.
Speaker profiles and details on presentation locations can be found here.
Which companies are sponsoring satellite symposia at EURETINA?
During each day of the meeting, industry-sponsored satellite symposia will provide additional opportunities for specialised education. Topics are wide-ranging and include management of retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema, current trends and innovations in the imaging sphere, advances in retinal laser treatment, insights from clinical trial results instructional presentations for new technologies and more.
Sponsors for the satellite symposia include: 4DMT, Abbvie, Alcon, Amgen, Astellas, Bayer, Canon Medical, the EURETINA Education Platform, Espansione Group, EssilorLuxottica, Heidelberg Engineering, iCare, LumiThera, Lumibird Medical, Micro Clear, Nidek Ocular Therapeutics, the Ophthalmology Research Company (ORA), Optos, Roche, TowardPi, and ZEISS Medical Technology. A full schedule of EURETINA satellite symposia is available here.
Late registration (for in-person and online attendees) is available through 3 September at this link.
On-site registration will be available, at a higher price point, beginning 4 September.
Reference
25th EURETINA Congress. European Society of Retina Specialists. Accessed August 25, 2025. https://euretina.org/
