8th European Aniridia Conference
17 to 19 April 2026
European Aniridia Leadership & Collaboration Academy (EALCA) 2026 Building the Next Generation of Leaders in the Aniridia Community From 17–19 April 2026, alongside the 8th European Aniridia Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, 12 young people and emerging leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered for the European Aniridia Leadership & Collaboration Academy (EALCA). The Academy brought …
The most significant reasons for hope and promising advancements for individuals with aniridia, particularly concerning future treatments, vision preservation, and quality of life, as summarised from the 8th EAC. 1. Stem-cell therapies are becoming real, and some are already showing multi-year success One of the strongest themes was that limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) — …
Dear scientists, doctors, esteemed patient representatives, organisers, dear friends As the President of Aniridia Bulgaria and Secretary of Aniridia Europe, it is both an honour and an emotional moment for me to address you and express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the 8th European Aniridia Conference such a meaningful and inspiring …
The Scientific Committee is excited to announce the complete list of speakers and their abstracts for the European Aniridia Conference (EAC) 2026, which will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference will feature approximately 30 speakers presenting a wide range of topics related to aniridia and related conditions. This event promises to be of significant …
Call for EALCA 2026 Participants European Aniridia Leadership and Collaboration Academy (EALCA)Sofia, Bulgaria | 17–19 April 2026, Hilton Hotel Do you—or someone you love—have aniridia? Do you want to grow your leadership skills, work better with others, and make a real difference? Would you like to help improve the lives of people affected by aniridia …
Call for Poster Presentations The Scientific Committee of the 8th European Aniridia Conference (EAC 2026) invites young ophthalmologists, scientists, and patients with a scientific background to submit posters for the upcoming meeting in Sofia. Posters may address any aspect of aniridia, including but not limited to: Genetics and molecular biology Eye development and aniridia Clinical …
You can now sign up for the 8th European Aniridia Conference, 17-19 April 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria! Get a ticket for the scientific conference on the Registration page. Information about the conference, travel and accommodation is on the Logistics page. The number of participants is limited, and the ticket price is likely to rise after …
Aniridia Bulgaria is proud to announce that the 8th European Aniridia Conference (EAC) will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 17-19 April 2026.