# World Glaucoma Congress

- Dates: 20 April 2027 to 23 April 2027
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
- Organizer: World Glaucoma Association
- Industry: MedTech

## About

The 12th World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) is an event where the global glaucoma community exchanges science, advances clinical practice, and shapes the future of glaucoma care. It is for WGA member societies, non-members, ophthalmologists, vision scientists, allied health professionals, and industry partners.

## Who attends

WGC 2027 will welcome WGA member societies, non members, ophthalmologists, vision scientists, allied health professionals, and industry partners from around the world.

_As described by the organizer._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://worldglaucomacongress.org/)
- [Registration](https://b-com.mci-group.com/CommunityPortal/Registration/WGC2027.aspx?registrantID=7f4b4ca5-4e0d-49fc-99ed-ac90707380f4)
- [Agenda](https://worldglaucomacongress.org/program/program-at-a-glance/)

## Topics

- Basic/Translational Science
- Clinical Science
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Genetics & Epidemiology
- Quiz Finals
- Special
- Special Joint Session
- Surgical Science
- WGA-ESCRS

## Speakers

- Fotis Topouzis, WGA President
- Kaweh Mansouri, WGA Executive Vice President
- Nobuyuki Shoji, President, Japan Glaucoma Society

## Sponsors and partners

- Air Canada
- Air France – KLM
- Cathay Pacific
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines

## Ticket pricing

USD 235 to 995

## Where to stay

- **Rinn 四季十楽**: 100 m from the venue, 京都市, 602-8046
  - [Hotel website](https://rinn-kyomachi.com/en/list/rinn-shiki-juraku/)
  - Phone: 075-417-0210
- **ブライトンホテル**: 430 m from the venue, 京都市
  - [Hotel website](https://www.brightonhotels.co.jp/kyoto/)
- **アゴーラプレイス 京都二条**: 440 m from the venue
- **ファーストキャビン**: 490 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://first-cabin.jp/hotels/kyotonijoujou/)
- **京都ガーデンパレス**: 510 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelgp-kyoto.com/)
- **AKARI二条城**: 540 m from the venue
- **御所西京都平安ホテル**: 580 m from the venue
- **京都汉娜宾馆**: 590 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/world-glaucoma-congress-kyoto/