DOG 2026 (English)

Spotlight on Innovation: OpththalmoPitch

Friday, 25 September 2026
16:45 – 18:00, Saal Helmholtz

OphthalmoPitch

OphthalmoPitch 2026 brings together visionary start-ups and researchers to present groundbreaking solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in ophthalmology. An expert jury and the audience will vote for the most promising concepts, which will be honoured with the DOG Innovation Awards.

The following projects will present their ideas:

Sehen, was sonst keiner sieht
Kazim Hilmi Or (Hamburg)

Aufklärung, die wirklich ankommt
Broder Poschkamp (Greifswald)

Nicht jede Mutation braucht eine eigene Antwort
Pietro de Angeli (Tübingen)

Festhalten, wenn es darauf ankommt
Ihor Vasyltsov (Kyiv, UA)

Wenn jede Sekunde zählt
Florian Haring (Kiel)

Chair:
Siegfried G. Priglinger (München)

Panel:
Nicole Eter (Münster)
Sascha Fauser (Basel, CH)
Joscha Hofferbert (Berlin)
Ralf Huss (Martinsried)
Paula Scholz (Leverkusen)
Maria Sievert (München)
Oliver Zeitz (Berlin)

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Breaking the language barrier: Live Translation at DOG 2026

For the first time at DOG 2026, participants can follow all sessions held in selected lecture rooms with live English translation via their smartphones.

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DOG 2026 Congress App

Our DOG 2026 App for iOS and Android keeps you informed with easy access to the program, session details, and speaker information.

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Focus Sessions

New at DOG 2026: The new Focus Sessions, jointly curated with Europe’s leading subspecialty societies, will place a strong emphasis on international exchange.

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DOG in Concert – Charity Concert in Aid of Stiftung Auge

The DOG chamber orchestra will be performing at the Musikinstrumenten-Museum Berlin in 2026. You can look forward to the DOG in Concert in this special location.

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Highlights in Translational Science

Basic research plays a crucial role in ophthalmology, as all scientific knowledge is based on its results. The Thursday of the congress will be dedicated all day to basic research.

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EBO Workshops at the DOG 2026

The European Board of Ophthalmology offers a full-day EBOD Preparation Workshop on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

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Keynote Lectures

Among the undisputed highlights at DOG 2026 in Berlin are the Keynote Lectures. Four highly ranking experts will dedicate their 30-minute talks to topics of importance not only to ophthalmology but to medicine and society in general.

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International Expert Talks

The International Expert Talks offer a high-grade English-language program. This interactive update format will feature leading experts from around the world presenting current developments in their fields of expertise. 

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EyeRun – Charity Run in Aid of Stiftung Auge

The DOG Foundation Stiftung Auge once again invites all congress participants who are keen on running to take part in the now traditional charity run. The entry fee of Euro 25,– will be donated to the Eye Foundation of the DOG. Register now for the Eye Run 2026.

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