New Horizons Forum

The New Horizons Forum is a premier event dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative therapies and diagnostics for glaucoma patients. Organized by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, this full-day event features a dynamic array of presentations, panels, and discussions led by prominent figures in the field, including CEOs from start-ups, industry executives, healthcare leaders, venture capitalists, and representatives from the FDA. The forum aims to unite clinical, industry, financial, and regulatory leaders in an engaging exchange focused on cutting-edge research, innovation, and advancements in glaucoma treatment.Taking place at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, the New Horizons Forum is a crucial catalyst meeting designed to integrate essential components that facilitate the translation of new ideas into clinical practice. Esteemed leaders in glaucoma, business, and medical innovation, including Co-founders Andrew Iwach, MD, and Adrienne Graves, PhD, along with a distinguished steering committee and advisory board, will guide the discussions. The event also welcomes business development representatives from companies specializing in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, drug delivery, and intraocular pressure monitoring, as well as clinicians and key opinion leaders from clinical research organizations. Topics such as transforming glaucoma care, addressing unmet needs, and reimagining glaucoma drugs and delivery will be explored, with sessions led by experts like Ike K. Ahmed, MD, who will discuss the future of interventional glaucoma. This forum is part of a broader initiative, Glaucoma 360, which encompasses a series of events aimed at uniting research, industry, and philanthropy to find a cure for glaucoma and restore vision.