27th Annual Retina Fellows Forum

The deadline to submit your abstract is Monday, January 11, 2027.

Senior Surgical Retina Fellows Free registration, travel stipend up to $500, and shared lodging are available to first-time attendees (senior surgical retina fellows only) from North America. Receipts will be collected at the meeting. Travel booked with miles/points cannot be reimbursed. To guarantee a spot, register by January 7, 2027 . After January 7, 2027 , new registrants will be accepted based on availability. To be eligible for shared lodging and reimbursement of travel expenses, fellows must attend the entire meeting, which begins at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2027, with lunch and symposium sponsored by Genentech, Inc. The meeting continues through the conclusion of the bowling event late Saturday evening, January 30, 2027. Plan to book your return travel anytime on Sunday, January 31, 2027. Leaving the meeting early, or arriving late, may jeopardize the meeting's ability to cover expenses related to shared lodging and/or reimbursement for travel expenses. CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SURGICAL RETINA FELLOWS While there is no registration fee, you will be charged a $1 authorization fee. If you cancel your registration on or after December 15, 2026, or do not show up to the meeting without notifying MCPI, your credit card will be charged a cancellation fee of $99. If you requested shared lodging, and cancel on or after January 22, 2027, you are subject to the shared lodging cancellation policy mentioned on the Lodging page. Please email carrie.jacobowitz@medconfs.com with cancellation requests. Corporate Representative Early-Bird (December 1, 2026): $2,000 Late (December 2, 2026 - January 26, 2027): $2,250 On-site (on or after January 27, 2027): $2,500 Each company is allotted a certain number of complimentary registrations depending on their level of support. The purchase of additional badges is only permitted for those who sponsor the meeting. All attendees from sponsoring companies must register as a Corporate Representative. Cancellation fees will apply. Please email carrie.jacobowitz@medconfs.com for more information. CANCELLATION POLICY FOR CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES Cancellations received prior to or on December 15, 2026, are subject to a $250 cancellation fee. There are no refunds after December 15, 2026 . Please contact MCPI in writing with cancellation requests. medconfs.com | fellowsforum@medconfs.com | 323.726.7074

Hotel Reservations The Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60654, US Reservations can be made at the discounted group rate ($189/night+tax) within the Retina Fellows Forum block until January 7, 2027 by 5:00 PM CT, pending availability. After January 7, 2027, at 5:00 PM, all unsold rooms in the block will be released for general sale. Please note availability for Thursday night is limited. If you have issues booking for Thursday night, contact Carrie Jacobowitz . ONLINE RESERVATIONS Visit the HOTEL RESERVATION WEBSITE to book. CALL-IN RESERVATIONS Call Marriott Central Reservations at (888) 627-8359 and mention the 27th Annual Retina Fellows Forum to receive the group rate. DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY All reservations must be guaranteed with a one night’s deposit. All reservations canceled within (72) hours of the arrival date, will be subject to a charge of one night's room and tax ($260.40). Senior Surgical Retina Fellows During the registration process, you will be asked about your check-in date and if you would like to take advantage of complimentary shared lodging or would prefer a private room. If you prefer to stay in a private room, Retina Fellows Forum will cover one night of lodging, and you will be responsible for the remaining night(s). To be eligible for shared lodging and reimbursement of travel expenses, fellows must attend the entire meeting, which begins at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2027, with lunch and a symposium sponsored by Genentech, Inc. The meeting continues through the conclusion of the bowling event late Saturday evening, January 30, 2027. Plan to book your return travel anytime on Sunday, January 31, 2027. Retina Fellows Forum will make all guest room reservations at The Westin Chicago River North for both shared and private room requests. If you select shared or private lodging and either cancel on or after January 22, 2027, or do not attend the meeting without notifying MCPI , you will be charged a financial penalty of one night’s room and t ax ($260.40). medconfs.com | fellowsforum@medconfs.com | 323.726.7074