From 11 to 13 November 2026 in Cairo.

The official conference hotel is the Hilton Cairo Grand Nile (Grand Nile Tower) in Cairo.

How much is registration?

Late and onsite registration (after 1 August 2026) is EGP 4,000 for Egyptians and USD 500 for international delegates, plus 14% VAT. Payments are non-refundable.

Is there hands-on training?

Yes, the meeting includes a wet and dry lab alongside its symposia and courses.

EgSCRS 2026 - 27th International Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Name: EgSCRS 2026 - 27th International Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Start: 2026-11-11T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-13T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

About this event

EgSCRS 2026 is the 27th International Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, held in Cairo with the Hilton Cairo Grand Nile as official conference hotel. Under President Prof. Yehia Salah Mostafa, the meeting focuses on the practical clinical challenges of modern anterior segment surgery.

Programme formats

The scientific programme combines symposia, instructional courses, free paper sessions, competitions and surgical video sessions, alongside a wet and dry lab for hands-on training. Course sessions on 11 November run in two halls.

Symposia and instructional courses
Free paper and young ophthalmologist sessions
International team video competition
Wet and dry lab

International faculty

The 2026 international speakers include Prof. Mohamed El Alfy, President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Prof. Tetsuro Oshika, President of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Prof. Ciku Mathenge of the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology, and presidents and past presidents of national cataract and refractive societies from the UK, Slovenia, Tunisia, Iraq and Eastern Africa.

Who attends

Cataract, cornea and refractive surgeons, general ophthalmologists, residents and fellows from Egypt and abroad, with registration categories for Egyptian and international delegates.

Tickets & passes

Early bird, Egyptian (until 1 Aug 2026) — EGP 3,000: Plus 14% VAT
Early bird, international (until 1 Aug 2026) — USD 400: Plus 14% VAT
Late & onsite, Egyptian — EGP 4,000: Plus 14% VAT
Late & onsite, international — USD 500: Plus 14% VAT

EgSCRS 2026 - 27th International Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is a Healthcare event taking place 11-13 Nov 2026 at Hilton Cairo Grand Nile, Cairo, Egypt.

Speakers14

Mohamed El Alfy
President, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London)
Tetsuro Oshika
Chairman and Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Tsukuba; President, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (2025-2027)
Ciku Mathenge
Co-Founder and Director of Training & Research, Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology
Bita Manzouri
Consultant corneal and cataract surgeon; President-Elect, UKISCRS
James Ball
Consultant cataract and refractive surgeon; Past President, British Society of Refractive Surgeons
Marko Hawlina
Ophthalmic surgeon; former President, European Board of Ophthalmology
Vladimir Pfeifer
Head of the Refractive and Cornea Service, University Eye Hospital Ljubljana; President, SSCRS
Richard Packard
Ophthalmologist and cataract surgery pioneer
Simon Arunga
President, College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
Walid Zbiba
Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis; President, Tunisian College of Ophthalmology
Miltos Balidis
Ophthalmologist, cornea and refractive surgery specialist
Steven Siepser
Medical Director, Siepser Eye Care
Murad Alobthani
Director of Ophthalmology Services, Burjeel Holdings, Abu Dhabi
Ashraf Zeid
Head of Wetlab and Surgical Committee; cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon, Medcare Hospitals UAE