About this Event
Infectious Keratitis Ocular Network Conference 2026
Mr Nizar Din, Miss Su-yin Koay, and Mr Arun Kiru are delighted to launch the Infectious Keratitis Ocular Network (IKON) Conference 2026 — a new international meeting dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in infectious keratitis and ocular surface disease.
📅 4 June 2026
📍 Royal College of Physicians, London
🌍 International expert faculty
IKON 2026 is aimed at ophthalmologists, optometrists, trainees, medical students, microbiologists, and healthcare professionals with an interest in ocular infection. The event offers a welcoming environment to learn, discuss cases, and connect with colleagues who share an interest in improving outcomes in corneal infection.
Keynote speakers include:
Dr Savitri Sharma, Director of Laboratory Services of LV Prasad Eye Institute hospitals, India
Dr Dean Ouano, Duke University, USA
Dr Travis Redd, Chief of Cornea Service, Associate Progessor, University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology, USA
Dr Denise De Freitas , Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil
Prof Stephen Kaye, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, United Kingdom
Agenda to follow
Featured topics include:
- Latest in diagnostics in infectious keratitis
- Artificial intelligence in infection
- Atypical ulcers
- Paediatric corneal infections
- Innovations in infectious keratitis e.g. MICE for corneal neovascularisation
- Surgical management of corneal melts
- Visual rehabilitation post infection
Call for Case Abstracts
We welcome submissions of interesting clinical cases of microbial keratitis for presentation at IKON 2026.
Selected abstracts will be invited for oral or poster presentations during the conference.
Who can submit:
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, trainees, medical students, microbiologists, and healthcare professionals with an interest in ocular infection.
Submission deadline: 1 May 2026 23:59 BST
Abstract format:
- Title
- Authors and affiliations
- Background
- Case description
- Management and outcome
- Key learning points
Maximum 300 words.
How to submit:
Please email your abstract to [email protected] with the subject line: IKON 2026 Abstract Submission – [Lead Author Name]
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid May 2026.
This symposium is supported by grants from EyeYon (Gold Sponsors) and Alimera, Sun Pharma, Bausch & Lomb, Sifi & Santen (Silver Sponsors).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal College of Physicians, 11 Saint Andrews Place, London, United Kingdom
GBP 40.00 to GBP 90.00
