Registration is NOW OPEN for:
RSA INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM 2023:
Key Innovations You Should Be Using Now
The Westbury Hotel, Dublin Ireland
Register Here!
June 29 – July 2, 2023
On behalf of the program committee – Arthur Cummings, MD, Michael Mrochen, PhD, Renato Ambrosio Jr, MD, Phd, Radhika Rampat, MBBS, and Guy M Kezirian, MD, MBA – we invite you to attend the “RSA INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM 2023: Key Innovations You Should Be Using Now” in Dublin, Ireland, from Thursday, June 29 – Sunday, July 2, 2023. This is a live and in-person, Members-Only event.
The theme is “Harnessing Innovation for Growth.” The program will feature 10 areas of amazing innovations that are transforming how refractive surgery is being delivered. The program is not about ophthalmic technologies! Rather it is about Artificial Intelligence, Social and Environmental Innovation, Business Intelligence, harnessing technology to modernize the patient experience, and much more.
In keeping with the RSA’s mission to bring the benefits of refractive surgery to more people through collaboration, this symposium will present ideas that can be put to immediate use to grow your practice. We believe for many this program will mark the before-and-after transformation for how we view – and harness – the future of refractive surgery.
This symposium will build on the tremendous, ground-breaking success of the 2019 RSA Symposium on Digital Medicine, which was the first digital medicine symposium ever held in ophthalmology. This symposium will be unlike any other. Ten key areas of innovation – all of which are important to daily practice – will be presented, with examples of how they have performed in actual use.
The Symposium opens with a cocktail reception from 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 29, 2023, then and ends at 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The schedule is allocated for independent cultural activities on both Friday and Saturday, to discover Dublin culture. Dublin is one of the most walkable cities in Europe. The flat, compact nature of the city lends itself perfectly to getting around on foot. From the famous Guinness Storehouse to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one can walk back in time and learn about Irish heritage and events that have shaped the beautiful city of Dublin.
WHERE TO STAY:
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and the largest city in the country. The city center is small but lively and full of characteristic pubs and restaurants, shopping districts, theaters, parks, government buildings, and museums. Book your hotel well in advance as June and July are the height of the summer high season in Dublin, Ireland.
- SUGGESTED HOTELS WITHIN 5 -10 MINUTE WALKING DISTANCE OF THE SYMPOSIUM:
The Westbury
The Merrion
The Shelbourne
Iveagh Garden Hotel
- SUGGESTED HOTELS WITHIN A 10-MINUTE TAXI RIDE TO THE SYMPOSIUM:
THE INTERCONTINENTAL DUBLIN
HERBERT PARK HOTEL DUBLIN
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM SCHEDULE (BLOCKS) FOR THE SYMPOSIUM:
Plan to arrive in Dublin by 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 29, 2023 (or earlier).
The schedule below is “TENTATIVE” and subject to change, however, it is more likely that it will remain as shown:
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- THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cocktail Welcome Reception
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Dinner on Your Own
- FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Program Sessions 1 – 3
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM “Lunch / Working Lunch” Provided
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Program Session 4
- 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM “Free Afternoon” to Independently Explore & Enjoy Dublin
- 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM “Dinner on Your Own“
- SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Program Sessions 5 – 8
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM “Lunch / Working Lunch” Provided
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Program Session 9
- 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM “Free Afternoon” to Independently Explore & Enjoy Dublin
- 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM “Dinner on Your Own“
- SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Program Sessions 10
- 11:05 AM Symposium Concludes
- THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023
OF SPECIAL NOTE: Afternoons on both Friday and Saturday are “unscheduled’ allowing prime daytime hours for you to enjoy the rich medieval history of Dublin, which dates back to the time of the Vikings.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN DUBLIN:
Each day includes opportunities to explore the vast cultural heritage of Ireland.
Dublin is one of the most walkable cities in Europe. The flat, compact nature of the city lends itself perfectly to getting around on foot. From the famous Guinness Storehouse to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one can walk back in time and learn about Irish heritage and events that have shaped the beautiful city of Dublin.
- Tour Trinity College an esteemed research university and the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin and the Book of Kells, one of Ireland’s greatest cultural treasures and one of the world’s most beautiful libraries.
- Tour the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction, which is located in the heart of the St. James’s Gate Brewery,
- Tour the National Gallery of Ireland which houses Irish history, art, archaeology, and sculpture.
- Tour EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum – and experience an interactive journey about how the small island of Ireland has greatly impacted the world.
- Tour Christ Church Cathedral, founded circa 1030.
- Enjoy an evening of theater dance at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, or a music concert at 3 Arena and O2.
- Enjoy shopping, browsing, and dining on Grafton Street – one of the two main shopping streets in Dublin city centre. It’s home to several popular bars, restaurants, shops, and historic buildings that are open year-round.
- Shoreline abounds – explore the quaint coastal towns just north or south of Dublin.
- Day trip to the countryside, where the lush rolling green landscape and sprawling farms relax your soul.
- and so much more!
TRAVELING TO DUBLIN, IRELAND
Dublin Airport (DUB) is located north of Dublin City and is the 10th largest airport in the EU. It has flights to more than 180 destinations in 42 countries operated by almost 43 airlines. Direct non-stop flights originate from each of the following countries/unions:
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- Direct Non-Stop From United States America: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC
- Direct Non-Stop From Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver
- Direct Non-Stop From European Union: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Geneva, Helsinki, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Milano, Munich, Paris, Pisa, Porto, Prague, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw, Zurich, etc…
- Direct Non-Stop From Middle East Countries: Cairo, Doha, Istanbul, and Tel Aviv
Book your flight to Dublin, Ireland as soon as possible for the best pricing and seat selection. Plan to arrive to the Dublin Airport (DUB) prior to 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The travel distance to the hotels in downtown Dublin is about 15 KM / 10 Miles and usually takes about a 30-minute drive from the airport to the center city hotels’ in light traffic. However, travel time may take up to 1-hour in heavy traffic.
We invite all RSA Members to participate in the Symposium! We have no doubt, every attendee will leave with many fantastic ideas to help grow their practice. Don’t miss out!
PROGRAM FEE – Tiered Pricing:
- RSA Member Ophthalmologist……………………………….€350 Euro / $395 USD
- RSA Member Ophthalmologist (1 – 5 Years in Practice)…€175 Euro / $198 USD
- RSA Member Resident/Fellow…………………………………€100 Euro / $113 USD
- RSA Member Optometrist………………………………………€175 Euro / $198 USD
- RSA Member Optometrist (1 – 5 Years in Practice)………..€100 Euro / $113 USD
- RSA Member Executive…………………………………………€175 Euro / $198 USD
- RSA Member Technician………………………………………..€100 Euro / $113 USD
- RSA Member Charitable Org……………………………………€100 Euro / $113 USD
- RSA Member Active Duty Military……………………………..€100 Euro / $113 USD
The Program Fee for the “RSA INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM 2023: Key Innovations You Should Be Using Now” includes the following:
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- Admittance to RSA INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM 2023 as Described on Final Agenda
- Symposium Badge & Materials
- Refreshments & Receptions as Described on Final Agenda
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Registration is REQUIRED. Join us! Register Today!
