Women in Ophthalmology is pleased to invite you to attend our 2025 Summer Symposium, which will take place at THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND, IN AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA ON AUGUST 7-10, 2025.
The WIO Summer Symposium offers something unique that no other meeting does: A curated meeting for women offering “the best of the best” content in all subjects of importance to women ophthalmologists. Nowhere else will attendees find so many dynamic speakers and specialized educational content in a collegial atmosphere designed specifically for women. This is a must-attend event!
Registration
Attendee registration includes entry to all scientific sessions and our exhibit hall, social events, Live Well sessions, continental breakfasts, break refreshments, and the Gala Awards Dinner. Physician attendees have access to all CME Spotlight Sessions with meals included.
More information, including registration rates and dates, will be forthcoming.
VIRTUAL TRACK Registration
The WIO 2025 Summer Symposium will again be a “hybrid” event. All live/in-person attendees will have access to our virtual platform during the meeting, and the platform will be available for 60 days after the meeting. If you are unable to attend WIO in-person this year, no problem! Our virtual registration includes live streams of our main presentations, along with digital posters, Live Well sessions, on-demand bonus content, and our virtual exhibit hall highlighting our amazing industry partners, plus many fun surprises! Both the live and virtual meeting tracks will offer CME credits.
More information, including registration rates and dates, will be forthcoming.
*Virtual attendees will not receive the WIO Swag Bag. WIO Swag Bags will be offered to in-person attendees only, while supplies last.
Spouse/Personal Guest REGISTRATION
The Spouse/Personal Guest registration includes access to the Welcome reception, Closing Gala Dinner and Dance Party, all Live Well Sessions, as well as breakfast on Friday and Saturday in the Guest Hospitality Lounge, and breakfast on Sunday morning with the main meeting attendees. Spouses and personal guests do not have access to the scientific sessions, unless otherwise posted.
Please note: Personal guests include spouses, partners, family members, or friends. Ophthalmic professionals or industry members should register as attendees, not as guests.
CHILD REGISTRATION
Child Registration is available for children 2-12 years old. Child attendees receive the same benefits as adult guests (with the exception of the Gala Dinner, Dance Party, and Live Well Sessions), as well as access to our fantastic childcare programming on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. From creative arts and crafts to interactive games and educational explorations, each day is filled with themed activities your children are sure to enjoy! Juice, snacks, and lunch are provided daily, and dinner is provided on Saturday night.
Lodging
The beauty and bounty of the Florida coast are celebrated at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Unfolding along 13 miles of pristine beachfront, this luxury resort infuses the story of the land into nearly every guest experience. WIO’s housing block at the Ritz-Carlton will be available when registration opens in March. A reservation link to book your room at the WIO discounted rate is sent in a confirmation email after your registration is processed.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
(904) 277-1100
Skill Labs
We will again be offering Skill Labs this year. Registration for our Skill Labs will open closer to the meeting date, and correspondence will be sent to all pre-registered attendees for priority registration. Stay tuned for more details!
Abstracts
The WIO Summer Symposium is the perfect venue to present your current research projects. Consider submitting an abstract in the areas of original research, patient care, education, or technology. Accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster.
We will also be continuing our Surgical Video Competition for 2025. This is a great opportunity to show off your skills! Accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a video.
Abstract submissions will be accepted from February 4, 2025 to March 27, 2025. There will not be an extension on this deadline. Further information and updated Abstract Guidelines will be forthcoming.
Presenter Central
All participants and presenters are required to submit a Financial Disclosure form to the WIO Executive Office. Podium presenters must include a financial disclosure slide at the beginning of their presentations. Each presenter will be sent audio-visual instructions closer to the meeting date. The WIO symposia may be archived and made available on the WIO website after the meeting.
URiM SCHOLARSHIPS
WIO is pleased to offer three (3) scholarships for women who are URiM residents in ophthalmology and encourage all that are eligible to apply.
Our definition of URiM is a resident whose racial and ethnic identity is under-represented in the medical profession relative to the general population. This includes those persons who identify as African American and/or Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/American Indian, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, and Mainland Puerto-Rican.
These scholarships include complimentary 2025 Summer Symposium registration and a monetary stipend to apply toward the costs of attending the meeting. Applicants must be current WIO members enrolled in a residency program.
Applications for the 2024 URiM Scholarships will be open from February 6, 2025 to May 1, 2025. View more information here.
