Summit Agenda
High Level Programme (Subject to Change)
Venue:
John E St Luce Finance and Conference Centre
Registration, Networking & Technology Showcase
Innovation & Technology Showcase: Interactive exhibition of scalable solutions, digital health tools, and point-of-care delivery models expanding eye care access globally.
High-Level Opening Session
The Imperative for Action: Eye Health in the Global Development Agenda
Setting the Strategic Context
Opening Remarks by Co-Host Governments:
- Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister, Government of Antigua & Barbuda
- Mr Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister, People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- H.E Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President, Cooperative Republic of Guyana
- Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Government of Nigeria
Keynote addresses:
- HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh
- Heads of Government / VVIP Remarks
- Youth & Lived Experience Speakers
- Opening Video
Caribbean Showcase:
- CARICOM Commitment
High Level Segment
The 1.1 Billion Pledge – Accelerating Political & Financial Commitments
Unlocking Political Will and Capital
Head of Government and Head of Delegation announcements and political commitments to reach the 1.1 billion people without access to essential eye health services.
- Part 1: Flagship Launch: SEE 2045 – WHO Global Initiative on Cataract
- Part 2: Transforming Systems & Scaling National Action
- Part 3: Catalytic Financing and Strategic Partnerships
The Value of Vision: Action Tracks
Unlocking Productivity, Human Capital, and Prosperity through Vision.
Thematic Session 1: Seeing Early, Learning Better – Child Eye Health & Human Potential
Focus on early intervention, school-based screening, and learning outcomes.
- Tackling the global myopia crisis as a public health priority.
- Integrating eye care into education and early childhood development frameworks.
- Scalable delivery models for school eye health programs.
(Speakers: Ministers of Education & Health, Private Sector CEOs, Civil Society Leaders)
Thematic Session 2: Seeing Further, Living Better – Workforce Productivity & Healthy Ageing
Focus on adult vision, economic participation, and healthy ageing.
- Uncorrected Refractive Error: Unlocking Workplace Productivity.
- Beyond Surgery: Comprehensive Cataract and Refractive Care Pathways.
- NCD Prevention and Management: Diabetic Retinopathy and other eye conditions.
(Speakers: Ministers of Health, Private Sector Leaders, Civil Society Leaders)
Thematic Session 3: The End in Sight – Accelerating the Elimination of Trachoma
Celebrating public health achievements and securing final-mile momentum to eradicate trachoma globally.
Closing Session
Mobilising Action & Next Steps
Summit Synthesis & Outcome Adoption
- Synthesis of Collective Commitments
- Adoption of the Outcome Document: The 1 Billion Pledge: St. John’s Global Compact for Eye Health
Closing Keynote Addresses:
- Michael Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Antigua and Barbuda
- Dr. M. A. Muhit, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh
- Frank Anthony, Minister of Health, of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
- Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Government of Nigeria
