Unique topics including inclusivity, diversity, leadership and mentorship are on offer from Friday through Monday.
Click on a section below to learn more about each activity or to register.
BoSS – Symposium: “Are you satisfied? From burned out to burning bright”
Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Time: 11:00–12:30
Location: Hall B2-M1 (300 seats)
Speakers:
Vincenzo Maurino
Quality of life indicators of the ESCRS membership
Corina Moerland
Creating a sustainable ophthalmic workforce
Meik Wiking, Happiness Research institute
How do you measure your personal wellbeing?
Lukas Heijdt (tbc)
Generational differences: expectations towards well-being
Rozina Camaroudin & Magda Michna
Panel: How is industry ensuring the wellbeing of their employees
BoSS – Course: “Course on implicit bias”
Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Time: 16:45–18:15
Location: Hall D2 (450 seats)
Speakers:
Amy Johnson
BoSS – Course: “Combating unconscious gender bias in ophthalmology, industry and research”
Date: Monday, 15 September 2025
Time: 09:00–11:00
Location: Hall B1-M5 (300 seats)
Speakers:
Tanya Trinh
What is unconscious gender bias and what is the evidence that it exists in ophthalmology?
Arthur Cummings
Unconscious Gender Bias – the bias problem in leadership positions and how to tackle this
Julie Schallhorn
The role of gender in surgical training programs, the operating room and patient outcomes
Ricardo Vinciguerra
What can we do to encourage better gender equality with Industry and Research Relations
Radhika Rampat
When Poor Organisational Design works to the Detriment of Female Surgeons and Female Patients
Mor Dickman
What are Men even Doing on this Course? Practical Tips on Using your Privilege to be an Ally
Caterina Sarnicola
Unconscious Gender Bias in Mental Load, Referral Patterns and the Gender Pay Gap
Speed Mentoring sessions at the ESCRS Membership Booth
Timing:
Friday, 12 September 2025, 14:00-15:00
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 10:00-11:00
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 14:00-15:00
Sunday, 14 September 2025, 10:00-11:00
Sunday, 14 September 2025, 14:00-15:00
Monday, 15 September 2025, 10:00-11:00
Monday, 15 September 2025, 14:00-15:00
Info:
What is Speed Mentoring?
Speed mentoring is a dynamic and interactive session where mentees have the opportunity to engage with experienced mentors in short, focused conversations. This format allows for the exchange of knowledge, guidance, and networking in a time-efficient manner.
Why Participate?
Expert Guidance: Connect with a variety of seasoned professionals, including ESCRS leadership, industry leaders, key opinion leaders, ophthalmologists, and experts from outside the immediate world of ophthalmology. They can provide career advice, share their experiences, and offer insights on various sub-specialties within ophthalmology.
Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network by meeting mentors and fellow mentees, fostering connections that could benefit your career for years to come.
Tailored Advice: Get personalized feedback and answers to your specific questions and concerns in one-on-one discussions.
Career Advancement: Learn about the latest trends, research, and career opportunities in ophthalmology, helping you stay ahead in your profession.
Childcare
- Provider: Nipperbout
- Dates Available: 12–16 September 2025
- Location: Onsite at the Bella Center, Copenhagen
- Cost: €10 per day (for registered Congress attendees)
- Age Range: 0–12 years
- Maximum Stay: 4 hours at a time
- Break Requirement: Parents must take children out for food and fresh air after 4 hours; they may return after 1 hour.
🕒 Opening Hours
- Friday, 12 Sept: 08:00 – 19:00
- Saturday, 13 Sept: 08:00 – 19:00
- Sunday, 14 Sept: 08:00 – 20:30
- Monday, 15 Sept: 08:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday, 16 Sept: 08:00 – 15:00
📅 Registration
- Deadline to secure your spot : 13 August 2025 / onsite depending on availability
5K Run
Saturday, 13 Sept: 07:00
The run begins and ends at the Bella Center Copenhagen, with a scenic route through Amager Fælled, offering a mix of urban and natural landscapes
Registration fee: EUR 25 Doctors / EUR 40 industry
Registration is open to ESCRS participants and includes a commemorative T-shirt if completed by 31 July 2025