Convene Talk: How Medical Meetings Adapted: Lessons from Ophthalmology Conferences in a Post-Virtual World

In this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how medical associations like the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists adapted during COVID-19 and continue to evolve. From virtual education and subject-matter expert access to hybrid programming, cost-saving strategies, and the growing importance of captioning and flexibility, this discussion unpacks the long-term shifts reshaping medical events.

Links:

· https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/when-the-world-went-virtual-how-ophthalmology-s-conferences-stayed-on-track

· https://www.pcma.org/expert-tips-for-better-virtual-communication/

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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra