See What the ASCRS Exhibit Hall Has to Offer
The ASCRS Annual Meeting is the premier meeting in anterior segment surgery. Make your plans now to attend the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, April 10–13, in Washington, D.C.
This year’s Exhibit Hall is designed to help you deepen those connections and stay ahead in your field. Return to the environment you know—focused on professional growth, collaboration, and practical discovery—while exploring all the new advances waiting for you.
What Awaits You in the Exhibit Hall
- 200+ Exhibitors: Continue your tradition of hands-on evaluation with the latest surgical tools and technologies tailored for your patients and workflow. Explore the exhibitor directory and the Exhibit Hall floorplan to start planning your trip.
- Hands-On Demos: Take your expertise further by testing new technologies and tools in an encouraging, interactive setting. Our exhibitors are eager to guide you through solutions step by step.
- ASCRS Exchange Theater: Reconnect with what’s new at ASCRS through non-CME sessions led by surgeons and peers, highlighting practical insights, evolving techniques, and real-world experience. The theater also hosts poster presentations and poster awards, bringing fresh research and standout clinical ideas directly into the Exhibit Hall for easy, meaningful engagement.
- Industry Expert Theater: Benefit from exhibitor-led sessions highlighting technology, tools, and innovations shaping the future of the OR, with a focus on product insights and implementation, to keep your knowledge sharp and practice evidence-based.
- Peer-Led Braindates: Meet like-minded peers and emerging leaders at the Braindate Lounge for targeted, peer-driven networking—your interests, on your time.
- Headshot Lounge: Update your professional brand onsite. Visit the Headshot Lounge, sponsored by NextPatient, for a complimentary headshot, perfect for profiles, publications, and presentations. The Lounge is located directly across from the NextPatient booth, #1665.
Recharge with Your Community
Your ASCRS experience goes beyond the learning—it's about meaningful reconnections:
- ASCRS Tap Room: Your central hub for the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Drop in for a beverage, exclusive Tap Room sessions, and plenty of networking with colleagues and industry leaders—ideal for meeting mentors and new friends alike. Program schedule coming soon.
- Community Hub: Step away and recharge in a dedicated area focused on personal and professional wellness—featuring therapy puppies, massage, games, and creative activities.
- Complimentary Lunches: Enjoy free lunches and casual conversations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—perfect opportunities to build your professional network.
- Celebrate the Masters with Us: Download the EyeSeek mobile app and play through the ASCRS Exhibit Hall to complete your Emmetropia Masters scorecard—a fun, interactive way to explore the Exhibit Hall. Join us in the Tap Room on Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. for a watch party, a drink with friends, and a raffle of official Masters merchandise. Must be present to win.
Explore the ASCRS Preview Program for more detailed information.
Exhibit Hall Schedule
- Friday, April 10: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
ASCRS Live! is Back on Tour in 2026
ASCRS Live! is hitting the road across the U.S. in 2026. Catch the next tour stop in Baltimore, Maryland on March 19!
🎸 Headliner: Rock the Vision – High-Impact Clinical Pearls
From preop planning to IOL selection to achieving postop satisfaction, this program delivers actionable pearls from leading experts—including faculty from your own region.
Price of Admission: FREE
- Earn CME credit
- Access bonus webinars on MIGS, refractive surgery, and more
- Complimentary gourmet dinner
- Connect with peers and ASCRS faculty
Whether you’re an ASCRS member or exploring what our community offers, this is your chance to learn, connect, and tune up your cataract surgery skills.
Look out for these 10 remaining cities on the ASCRS Live! tour:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Chicago, Illinois
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Detroit, Michigan
- Tucson, Arizona
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- New York, New York
- Birmingham, Alabama
Register for the Business of Interventional Glaucoma Program
The Business of Interventional Glaucoma will return for a second program April 9, hosted by ASCRS and ASOA. The Business of Interventional Glaucoma program seeks to provide ophthalmology professionals with the tools and strategies needed to effectively manage and grow interventional glaucoma services.
Designed for physicians, practice administrators, and clinic staff, this program provides the tools and strategies needed for sustainable growth and success.
The program will cover topics like billing for interventional glaucoma procedures, the patient experience, building an interventional glaucoma consult, and more, and it will also feature a variety of speakers across ophthalmology, including Kathy Disner, Arsen Grigoryan, MBA, COE, Christine Funke, MD, Matt Jensen, Kirk Mack, COE, COMT, CPC, CPMA, Deb Ristvedt, DO, Ben Seals, MBA, Elizabeth Sinisi, BHA, COA, OSC, ROUB, CPSS, CEP, Christopher Spearman, MD, and Matt Walker, OD.
Be part of what’s next and join us on Thursday, April 9 in Washington, D.C. Register now!
Unlock Exclusive Annual Meeting Content for a Limited Time
Can’t wait until April for Annual Meeting content? For a limited time, ASCRS is opening access to key sessions from the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting, offering you the chance to explore sessions across different subspecialties.
Featured Glaucoma sessions are open now through March 2. And select Refractive sessions will be open from March 2–23.
View the open Glaucoma content now:
- Glaucoma Survivor: Temporal Island
- Conundrums of the Narrow Space
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Be sure to follow ASCRS on social media for updates and links to available sessions! After the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, content from the previous year will unlock for all members.
Important Resources
- ASCRS Annual Meeting: April 10–13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- SightLine at ASCRS: April 9, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- Business of Interventional Glaucoma: April 9, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- CME 24/7: Your source for the latest online CME from ASCRS; member login required
- Calculators and Tools: Essential tools for your practice
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