Frequently Asked Questions
What is new for 2026?
A Retina Session co-chaired by Gaurav K. Shah, MD and J. Michael Jumper, MD is being added in the afternoon to follow the established morning Glaucoma Symposium CME. As with the morning Glaucoma Symposium the new retina session will highlight clinically relevant presentations by leading retinal experts providing the comprehensive ophthalmologist with an update on the latest in retinal disease diagnosis, imaging and treatment.
The first annual Symposium Lunch will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 PM and is opened to those registered for both the morning and afternoon programs.
Will the 2026 Symposia be a hybrid event? Can I attend virtually?
The 2026 Glaucoma and Retina Symposia is an "in-person only" event and will not be live-streamed, and it will not be possible to attend virtually.
What are the hotel accommodations?
You can book our special room rate with The Westin St. Francis San Francisco here:
The iconic Westin St. Francis San Francisco is located on Union Square in San Francisco.
The deadline to book a sleeping room at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco is January 6, 2026. After this date, the hotel will need to be contacted directly to confirm availability.
The destination fee is waived for those who book with the group link. An extended room block period is available, allowing attendees to conveniently arrive before the meeting begins or stay a few extra days to enjoy the best of California.
Who are the founders of this event?
Glaucoma 360 is the inspiration of Adrienne Graves, PhD, and Andrew Iwach, MD, who are both members of the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Board of Directors. Dr. Graves is a visual scientist by training, a global industry leader in ophthalmology, and the former CEO of Santen Inc. Dr. Iwach, GRF’s Board Chair, is Executive Director of the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco and the Glaucoma Research and Education Group, Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California at San Francisco, and a faculty instructor at the California Pacific Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology.
Parking
For parking, one option is the SpotHero parking link below:
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Transportation
For guests who wish to take the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train, the Westin St. Francis San Francisco is located at Union Square, 0.3 miles from the Powell BART station. For more information, please visit Bay Area Rapid Transit (bart.gov).