Held every 18 months, rotating across the Asia-Pacific. Each congress combines scientific sessions, surgical video forums, and council business — with a strong emphasis on regional consensus building.
Dates: 24–25 July 2026
Venue: Kumamoto-jo Hall, Kumamoto City
Host: Prof. Shunji Kusaka, Vice-President, APPREA
The two-day programme covers retinopathy of prematurity, paediatric retinal detachment, inherited retinal diseases, myopia, intraocular tumours, and ocular trauma. Open to ophthalmologists, paediatric specialists, vision scientists, and trainees from across the region and beyond.
| Abstract submission | See congress site |
| Early-bird registration | See congress site |
| Travel grants | Trainees may apply |
The 1st APPREA Congress was hosted by Prof. Peiquan Zhao in Shanghai in November 2024. The congress brought together paediatric retina specialists from across the region and was held at the China Grain Hotel, with the inaugural Round Table Council Meeting on 7 November 2024.
The meeting endorsed the APPREA constitution, elected the founding office bearers and council, and set the programme for the society's first three years.
| Edition | Date | City | Host | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st APPREA Congress | November 2024 | Shanghai, China | Prof. Peiquan Zhao | Held |
| 2nd APPREA Meeting | 24–25 July 2026 | Kumamoto, Japan | Prof. Shunji Kusaka | Upcoming |
| 3rd APPREA Congress | Nov / Dec 2027 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | Planned |
The 18-month conference cadence was set at the inaugural Council Meeting. Venues subject to ratification at each preceding council meeting.
