APAO 2027 FAQs

Unfortunately, virtual participation is not available for the APAO 2027 Congress in Singapore at this moment.

To check whether you need a visa and learn more about entry requirements, please visit the website of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore

For participants requiring a visa to travel to Singapore, if a Letter of Introduction for Visa Application (Form V39A) is necessary to support the visa application, please submit a request via the online form below: https://airtable.com/app4Dar16Poz4A9yC/pagp0wbAfVdrFHmq9/form

Our local host will assist in issuing the letter in the coming days.

Please note that Form V39A is exclusively issued to participants who have completed their registration fee. Also, the letter does not guarantee that visas will be approved. It can be presented with your visa application and may be required by the Singapore consulate in some countries.

Yes. Upon attendance and completion of the Congress survey, you will be able to download your Attendance Certificate and/or Presenter Certificate via the Registration Portal.

Yes. Participants are generally responsible for arranging and covering their own accommodation.

If you are unsure about the authenticity of any organization claiming to represent APAO, please contact secretariat@apaophth.org for verification. Exercise caution and do not share personal or financial information with unverified agents.

All participants can enjoy the Early Bird rate on or before October 12, 2026. The Advance Rate applies from October 13, 2026 to February 25, 2027, followed by the Standard Rate from February 26 to March 21, 2027, with fees increasing at each stage.

For further details, please refer to the registration fee schedule:

https://2027.apaophth.org/registration/

The registration fee varies depending on the badge type (e.g. Ophthalmologists, Residents, Trainees, Others) and the GDP ranking of your country/territory, ranging from USD 96 to USD 530 during the Early Bird period. For more details, please visit: https://2027.apaophth.org/

Full access to all scientific sessions and the Exhibition Hall:

• Ophthalmologist
• Resident / Trainee: requires uploading either a trainee declaration form signed by the trainee’s mentor/supervisor or training proof issued by the educational institution at the time of registration
• Trade Delegate: for exhibitors wishing to attend scientific sessions
• Healthcare Professionals / Administrators: Including Optometrists/Opticians/Orthoptists/Nurses/Ophthalmic Photographers/ Technicians/Administrators/Eye Bank Personnel/Prevention of Blindness Organizations/Visual Scientists/Nonophthalmic Physicians, etc.
• Day Pass: valid for one day only

Exhibition Hall only:

• Exhibitor: if you are an exhibitor and wish to attend scientific sessions, kindly purchase a trade delegate badge
• Accompanying Person: may attend the Exhibition Hall and Opening Ceremony only; The accompanying person must be added during the primary registrant’s registration, with their name and email entered and payment completed at the same time
• Visitor: for individuals without an exhibition booth who wish to access the exhibition; available for purchase approximately one month prior to the congress

Please note that due to venue capacity limitations, some scientific sessions may require pre-registration. Certain special programs (e.g. wet labs, fundraising run, etc.) require fees and registration.

Please register here. To avail of the trainee registration rate, you are required to upload either a trainee declaration form signed by your mentor/supervisor or proof of training issued by your educational institution at the time of registration. For fee details, please visit https://2027.apaophth.org/registration/.

Yes. They may attend by purchasing an Accompanying Person badge under an Ophthalmologist/Resident/Trainee/Healthcare Professional/Administrator registration. The accompanying person must be added during the primary registrant’s registration, with their name and email entered and payment completed at the same time. Accompanying persons not enter scientific sessions but can visit the Exhibition Hall and attend the Opening Ceremony. For details, please visit https://2027.apaophth.org/registration/.

You may register under Healthcare Professionals / Administrators, which includes Optometrists/Opticians/Orthoptists/Nurses/Ophthalmic Photographers/ Technicians/Administrators/Eye Bank Personnel/Prevention of Blindness Organizations/Visual Scientists/Nonophthalmic Physicians, etc.

For groups with more than 5 delegates, please contact registration@apaophth.org.

Payment can be made online via Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or UnionPay credit cards.

Participants from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the regions of Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk may only pay by cash on-site due to payment platform restrictions.

For any special circumstances, please contact registration@apaophth.org

Yes. Payments can be made on site at the Registration Counter at the Standard Rate. For fee details, please refer to: https://2027.apaophth.org/registration/.

After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email titled “Registration confirmed for The 42nd Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress.” Please scroll down and click “Download Invoice.” If you encounter any issues with the invoice, please contact registration@apaophth.org.

After completing your registration, you will receive an enrollment letter, which includes a QR code for badge collection. Please present the QR code at the registration counter for scanning to print your congress name badge.

Badges are mandatory for access to the Exhibit Hall and all scientific sessions.

Yes. A designated representative may collect badges on behalf of the group by presenting the enrollment letter, the primary contact’s name and email, and signing upon collection. For larger groups, please contact registration@apaophth.org in advance to arrange badge pre-printing.

To cancel your registration, please email your full name and registered email address to registration@apaophth.org.

Refund policy:

• On or before November 30, 2026: Full refund
• December 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027: Refund minus USD 50 admin fee
• On or after February 16, 2027 / No-show: No refund

Kindly check the abstract submission guidelines and make sure your abstract complies with all the requirements.

There is no limit on the number of abstracts one can submit. However, the same piece of research cannot be submitted twice, even under a different subspecialty, in a different format, or with a different title. Duplicate entries are subject to removal.

All abstracts must be submitted via the APAO Scientific Portal at https://congress.2027.apaophth.org/. Submissions by other means, such as email, post, or fax, will NOT be processed. Kindly contact submission@apaophth.org if you need help in submitting abstracts.

Once you click the “Submit” button, no changes can be made. To ensure your abstract is error-free, we strongly recommend proofreading it multiple times and inviting peers to provide fresh eyes before submission. During the process, you may use the “Save Draft” button to save your work in progress.

In case you need to make corrections after submission, the only way to do so is to withdraw the original abstract and submit a new version prior to the deadline.

If you still discover an error after the submission deadline, please indicate your correction on your presentation during the congress. However, these changes will not be included in the publications.

By October 7, 2026, an email will be sent to all submitters to notify them of the results. If you do not see such a message in your inbox by this date, please check your junk mailbox.

Notifications will only be sent to submitters. If you are among a team of co-authors, please liaise with the submitter of your abstract.

You will be asked to indicate your preferred presentation format when submitting your abstract. However, the final presentation format is subject to the selection results. For information about possible reformatting, please refer to the flowchart below:

No. Abstraction submission is free of charge. However, to attend the congress (which possibly includes presenting your abstract), you will need to pay an applicable registration fee. Please visit the registration section of our conference website for details.

The notification of acceptance will contain a hyperlink via which you can either confirm or decline your congress attendance. Please respond by October 30, 2026, so that we can schedule presentation time slots accordingly.

If you are a presenting author, you must also complete congress registration by filling out all the required information and settling the applicable fee. Make sure you use the same email address for abstract submission and congress registration.

Failure to complete registration will result in your abstract being excluded from the scientific program.

A set of guidelines for presenters will be released in due course to help with your preparation for the presentation.

Yes. By default, the first author is the presenting author. The notification of acceptance will give you instructions to either confirm this choice or designate a co-author as the presenter.

If you need to change the presenter after this step, please contact us at submission@apaophth.org.

Please write to us at submission@apaophth.org.

APAO 2027 anticipates bringing together over 7,000 delegates and over 800 distinguished international speakers whose expertise and innovations span the full breadth of ophthalmology.

The session schedule and details will be released at https://2027.apaophth.org/ about 3 months before the congress.

Under the theme “The Future of Ophthalmology,” this year’s meeting will place special emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology. The program will explore not only the latest clinical advances but also the revolutionary global technologies and AI-enabled applications that are bringing ophthalmology to the forefront of medical science.

Designed to engage participants across diverse fields, the comprehensive program welcomes ophthalmologists, biomedical engineers, basic scientists, imaging specialists, data scientists, and AI researchers. Through partnerships with leading global AI, technology, pharmaceutical, and imaging companies, both within and beyond ophthalmology, delegates will gain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the future of the specialty.

Hosted in Singapore, a leading innovation hub in the Asia-Pacific, the meeting also provides opportunities for collaboration while allowing participants to experience the city’s unique culture, modern architecture, and renowned cuisine.

Travel grant applications will open on May 15, 2026 and close on September 30, 2026. The recipients will be announced by November 30, 2026.

More information about the application and selection process is available at https://2027.apaophth.org/travel-grants/.

We understand that you may be hoping to receive complimentary Congress registration, which is one of the benefits for Travel Grant winners. Please note, however, that the early-bird registration discount will end on October 12, 2026. To take advantage of the early-bird rate, we encourage you to complete your registration in the meantime. If you are subsequently selected as a travel grant winner, your registration fee will be fully refunded afterwards.

The APAO Achievement Award Program celebrates and honors participants of the annual APAO Congress for their valuable time and contributions to our scientific programs. Every type of presentation—whether Free Paper, Poster/ePoster, Video, or Instruction Course—earns you points toward your APAO Achievement Award.

Kindly visit https://apaophth.org/achievement-award-program/ for more details.

Awardees can enjoy complimentary registration for the Congress in the year they receive the awards and an invitation to the Cultural Party. They will be recognized at an award presentation ceremony and receive an Achievement Award ribbon. Their photos will be published in the Congress Program Book.

Points are calculated automatically by the APAO Central Secretariat. Once you reach one of the following award thresholds — Achievement Award (10 points), Senior Achievement Award (30 points), or Life Achievement Honor Award (60 points) — you will be identified as a potential awardee, and the Secretariat will contact you to arrange for the award presentation during the Congress.

You can log in to your APAO ID account here to check your current points record. For full details on point allocation and award criteria, please visit the APAO Achievement Award Program web page.

A sponsorship prospectus is now available for downloading at https://2027.apaophth.org/sponsorshipprospectus/.

Stay tuned for the release of the exhibitor manual on our website: https://2027.apaophth.org/.

Exhibitors can apply for an exhibit booth by completing the booking form at https://eur.cvent.me/RqNl93.

Application for exhibit space is confirmed upon receipt of the sponsorship agreement/exhibition confirmation and invoice, together with a 50% deposit of the booth fee. (Full payment is also accepted.) The remaining 50% balance is payable by November 30, 2026.

The priority points program is a participation and loyalty reward system for APAO Congress corporate partners including Exhibitors and Sponsors. The program is designed to reward corporate partners for their support and provide a clear and transparent scheduling process of the exhibit booth space order for each exhibitor.

To benefit from the priority points program, the company is required to submit the completed booking form to the APAO Secretariat by the priority point deadline of October 12, 2026. The priority points program will not be applied to late submissions.

The priority of booth assignment will be assessed according to the company’s earned priority points and payment date. Companies with the greatest number of points are assigned first, progressing to companies with the fewest.

Once your submission is approved, please refer to your confirmation email to modify your registration.

Step 1: Please locate your confirmation email titled “The 42^nd Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress - Exhibitor Booking”.

Step 2: By clicking “Manage your registration” in the confirmation email and entering your confirmation number, you can login to your registration page.

After the modifications are made, exhibitors can resubmit the booking form.

Any alterations to sponsorship items or exhibition stands should be addressed in writing to the organizers at exhibition@apaophth.org.

Please stay updated on our website for details regarding the venue and exhibition hall floorplan https://2027.apaophth.org/.

You can find the details at https://2027.apaophth.org/program-overview/.

Please stay tuned on our website for updates https://2027.apaophth.org/important-dates/.

Commercial modular stands:

US$8,000 for a 3m x 3m booth

US$5,500 for a 3m x 2m booth

Non-profit modular stands:

US$3,000 for a 3m x 2m booth

Inline and island booths:

US$23,000 for a 3m x 9m inline booth

US$28,000 for a 6m x 6m island booth

For additional details, please refer to pages 32–33 of the APAO-2027-Sponsorship-Prospectus.pdf.

Payment can be made to the APAO bank account in Hong Kong (in USD) or to the co-host, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (AMS) bank account in Singapore (SGD) (USD/SGD; with the exchange rate of USD: SGD 1:1.30). A 5% handling fee will apply if you choose to pay by credit card.

For details, you can refer to pages 37-38 of the  Sponsorship Prospectus – APAO 2027. Kindly check the flowchart of the payment procedure below for your information.

Submission of payment proof is mandatory for all exhibitors and sponsors, regardless of whether payment was made to APAO or AMS. Your participation will be formally secured only when APAO has received your proof of payment and the funds have been reconciled.

• Get a copy of the bank transfer confirmation or receipt from your bank.
• Submit the “APAO 2027 Proof of Payment Submission” form at https://airtable.com/appzfBnzQTxiLwCPG/shrFlHHRBrpR7p0Ae.
• Email your payment proof to our Exhibition Team at exhibition@apaophth.org and cc claremok@apaophth.org for financial records. Subject: Payment Submission – [Your Company Name] – [Booking Invoice No.]

All cancellations of exhibit space must be sent in writing to exhibition@apaophth.org. Written notice of cancellation must be received by the dates listed below to receive a refund:

• 20% of the agreed amount if the cancellation/modification is made before October 12, 2026
• 50% of the agreed amount if the cancellation/modification is made between October 12, 2026 and November 30, 2026
• 100% of the agreed amount if the cancellation/modification is made after November 30, 2026

Each 9m² exhibit space includes three complimentary exhibitor badges. Additional badges will be allocated accordingly.

Further information on how to buy additional exhibitor or trade delegate badges will be announced later, alongside registration fee details on our website https://2027.apaophth.org/registration/

Exhibitors are only allowed to enter the Exhibition Hall. Exhibitors are NOT permitted to enter the session rooms to attend any Invited Programs or Submitted Programs. Please use a trade delegate badge for attending the Scientific Sessions.

Registrations must be completed through the exhibitor portal (details to be announced). Please note that registration information cannot be modified once submitted, so ensure all details are accurate before finalizing.

Exhibitors can refer to the branding items (pages 27-28) listed on the APAO-2027-Sponsorship-Prospectus.pdf.

Stay tuned for the release of the exhibitor manual on our website: https://2027.apaophth.org/.

If you plan to distribute promotional items during the exhibition, please contact the organizer at exhibition@apaophth.org for review and approval.

A lead tracker service will be available to record delegate visits and attendance at sponsored symposia by scanning the barcodes on their badges.

Since its inception in 2016, the APAO Fundraising Run has served as a meaningful initiative to support communities in need. On average, the event attracts around 300 runners each year, with participation exceeding 330 in both 2019 and 2026.

The Fundraising Run will take place on March 20, 2027, and registration arrangements will be announced in mid-December. Participants are welcome to join both the “Run to Singapore” and the onsite run event.

An annual luncheon held during the APAO Congress which brings female ophthalmologists together, providing a meaningful opportunity to be inspired by women leaders and to gain insights into the challenges they have overcome on their journey to success.

Kindly note that this is an event by invitation only.

The YO Night is a social event that provides young ophthalmologists the opportunity to network and reconnect with friends and colleagues.

The APAO Leadership Development Program runs every year. All graduates of the program are eligible to join an alumni group to get together, learn together and continue to grow after graduation. The Alumni Reception provides opportunities to foster continuing relationships with classmates and graduates across cohorts.

Kindly note that this is an event by invitation only.

Participants can socialize and forge connections in a laid-back setting, which is conducive for

networking among the attendees. They can also relax and enjoy the occasion with their families

and friends.