WAEH August Newsletter
Register for the in person meeting
Deadline 31st of August 2025
Is your eyehospital a full member? Two attendees are included in the membership.
Is your eyehospital an associate member? One attendee is included in the membership.
Of course you can attend with more than 2 persons!
More information about the fee for attendees you can find on our website.
Please note that all membership fees have to be paid before registering with this code.
Want to know more about the event? Visit our website and explore all the details and check out the programme.
Due to limited space at the hosting eye hospitals, registration will close once we reach the maximum capacity of 150 participants.
Book your hotel for the Annual Meeting!
Lausanne, Switzerland | Dates: 6 – 9 October
Hôtel de la Paix (****)
To make reservations: WAEH exclusive booking link
- Lake view CHF 265 (allocation 70 rooms)
- Junior suite, suite or triple available on request by mail to
The reservation deadline is August 22, 2025.
Lausanne Palace (*****)
To make reservations: WAEH exclusive booking link
- Business room city view, CHF 340 single, CHF 380 double with breakfast
- Executive room city view CHF 360 single, CHF 400 double with breakfast
- Premium CHF 380 single, CHF 420 double, with breakfast
- Premium Lake view CHF 420 single, CHF 460 double, with breakfast
The reservation deadline is August 22, 2025.
Ibis Lausanne Centre (***)
To make reservations: WAEH exclusive booking link
- CHF 165 single, CHF 182 double with breakfast
The reservation deadline is August 22, 2025.
Paris, France | Dates: 9 – 11 October (or longer as you wish)
Le Jardin du Marais
To make reservations: Le Jardin du Marais
- Price for 1 pp: €280 / night
- Breakfast included
Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
To make reservations: Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
- Price for 1 pp: €270 TTC / night
- Price for 2 pp per room: €294 / night
- Breakfast included
Get Ready for the 19th WAEH Annual Meeting!
We are counting down the days to the 19th WAEH Annual Meeting – and this year’s edition promises to be more inspiring and impactful than ever.
With three outstanding hosts – Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin & Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne (Switzerland), and Hôpital National des Quinze-Vingts & Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild in Paris (France) – and a program packed with innovation, inspiration, and connections to bring back to your own hospital, this is an event you simply can’t miss.
What’s waiting for you?
Presentations from leading eye hospitals worldwide – your fellow members will share cutting-edge innovations, best practices, and inspiring lessons learned.
- Visits to our three host hospitals to see how they deliver excellence in eye care.
- Interactive round tables on AI, innovation, low vision, and quality of care.
- The two-part WAEH Member Meeting – including a lively discussion on the new strategy for 2026–2031.
- Special evening programs, from a jazz night with Swiss wine tasting overlooking Lake Lausanne, to a unique evening in Paris with dinner on a boat on the Seine!
Ready to join?
Now is the time to start planning your trip!
- Book your hotel in Lausanne and Paris as soon as possible – October is a busy month in both cities.
- Schedule your flights to make the most of this unique dual-city event.
- Book the train from Lausanne to Paris on October 9 in the morning.
- Prepare to connect with eye care leaders from all over the world and bring fresh ideas home.
❤️ Why you should be there
This isn’t just a conference – it’s a global gathering of the WAEH community. It’s where innovation meets collaboration, and where you can help shape the future of eye hospital management and patient care.
📅 Dates: 7–11 October 2025
📍 Locations: Lausanne, Switzerland & Paris, France
🔗 Learn more
The WAEH Member Meeting 2025
Shaping the Future Together
| As a member-led organisation, the WAEH deeply values the insights and contributions of all its members. That’s why the Member Meeting is such a vital part of our Annual Meeting tradition – a moment where we come together to reflect, plan and shape the future of our global network. This year, the Member Meeting will take place in two parts during the 19th Annual Meeting. 📍 Part I – Tuesday 7 October | Lausanne, SwitzerlandHosted by Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin – Fondation Asile des Aveugles Part I will set the stage for key discussions around the WAEH’s work and priorities. We will: • Reflect on 2024 – Finances and Activities • Review the Budget 2026, Action Plan 2026 • Discuss the budget and membership fees for the upcoming year • Reflect on the current Board composition and upcoming nominations This session ensures that all members have a voice in the governance and strategic direction of the WAEH. Please note that only full members have the right to vote if needed. 📍 Part II – Saturday 11 October | Paris, France Hosted by Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild The second part of the Member Meeting will focus on the new WAEH Strategy for 2026–2031. This will include an interactive discussion where all members (associate and full) are invited to share their perspectives and help shape our collective ambitions for the years ahead. Why attend? This two-part Member Meeting embodies the WAEH’s commitment to being a truly member-led organisation. Your ideas, experiences and feedback are crucial as we work together to advance eye hospital management, innovation, and patient care worldwide. |
Short overview of the programme
Monday, October 6th
- Arrival Lausanne, Switzerland
Tuesday, October 7th
- 10:00 – Visit Hôpital Ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Board Meeting (just for board members)
- Member – presentations
- Member Meeting
- Welcoming Dinner
Wednesday, October 8th
- Location: Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Conference day with presentations
Thursday, October 9th
- Travel with TGV to Paris
- Afternoon: visit Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France
- Welcoming drinks
Friday, October 10th
- Location: Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France
- Conference Day with presentations
- Boattrip on the Seine
Saturday, October 11th
- Location: Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
- Conference Day with presentations, round table and more!
- Member meeting Part II
- Wrap up – announcement 2026
Important Information
TGV Booking for travelling to Paris
On Thursday, October 9, we will be transitioning from Lausanne to Paris. We advise all participants to travel in the morning.
We recommend taking the TGV Lyria train from Lausanne (via Geneva) to Paris, departing in the morning from Lausanne train station.
Check the train schedule: 👉 Connections Lausanne to Paris Gare de Lyon | The SBB online portal for timetable, trains and public transport
Make reservations via: https://www.tgv-lyria.com/fr/en
Or take a flight – Book individually
At 12.00 noon approximately you will arrive in Paris. Take either a taxi to the hotel or walk (15 minutes).
Leave latest at 13.30 from your hotel to walk to the 15-20 Eye Hospital.
Arrival between 14.00 – 14.30 at the 15-20 Eye Hospital.
Guided tours of the 15-20 Eye Hospital will start latest at 14.30. This visit will provide an inspiring look into the workings of one of the city’s most renowned eye care institutions.
Please make sure to book your train tickets in advance and plan accordingly so you can join us for the afternoon program in Paris.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome to the Olympic capital!
Upon you arrival, the hotel will provide you with the Lausanne Transport card which will allow you to take all public transportation for free.
Arriving before the congress starts ?
Under the link “special offer” below you will discover ideas for activities in and around Lausanne. Why not take a “chocolate tour”, for example ?
Highlights of Lausanne
The Lausanner’s short guide
Video: Flying through Lausanne
Special Offers
Lausanne Transport Card
Sponsor of the 19th Annual Meeting!!
Bring on the music!
Join the first WAEH Band In Switzerland
During the WAEH meeting in Switzerland, we have a special evening planned for you at the Welcome Dinner, taking place on Tuesday evening October 7.
Enjoy the smooth sounds of a live jazz band, discover the rich flavours of Swiss wines during a wine tasting, and take in the breathtaking views over Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains.
And we have a surprise… 🎺🎸🥁
This year, we invite all guests to bring their own musical instrument – no matter how big or small. Together, we’ll create the first-ever WAEH Band! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just want to join in for the fun, this will be a unique way to connect with your colleagues from around the world.
So pack your instrument, warm up your vocal cords, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and WAEH spirit!
Evidence-Based Management in Eye Hospitals
Drivers, Practices, and Organizational outcomes
Congratulations to Ganesh Babu Balu Subburaman from the Aravind Eye Care System who will be defending his thesis at the Maastricht University.
Aula, Thursday 13 November 2025 at 04.00 PM CET
Upcoming Meetings
Communities of Practice for HR & Nurses and Allied Health Staff
We’re excited to announce the upcoming meetings of the WAEH Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Human Resources and Nurses and Allied Health Staff.
These vibrant communities are all about sharing knowledge, exchanging experiences, and co-creating innovative solutions for eye hospitals worldwide.
Dates
WAEH Community of Practice for Human Resources
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Staff
🌟 Want to present?
We warmly invite you to share your expertise or inspiring case studies during one of these sessions.
Please contact Maaike if you’d like to contribute:
💡 New WAEH Projects
During both CoPs, we will also introduce the four new WAEH projects led by:
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Australia)
- Clinica Oftalmológica Pasteur (Chile)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (UK)
- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & Research Center (Saudi Arabia)
This is your chance to learn more about these projects and consider joining as a participant to share your expertise and insights.
The Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health personnel is for all nurses and allied health personnel working in eye hospitals worldwide!
This group is led by Tendai Gwenhure from Moorfields, London, United Kingdom, and Diana Malata from Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Are you a Human Resources professional and working in a WAEH member eye hospital? Please join the next Community of Practice for Human Resources!
This group is led by Jos Hubers from The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands, and Angela Smith from Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom.
September
Monday, 1 September
Workshops by Moorfields Education Orthoptics for ophthalmologists
Monday, 1 September
Workshops by Moorfields Education Clinical electrophysiology of vision 2025
Wednesday, 11 September
Workshops by Moorfields Education Basic slit lamp and Goldmann tonometry study day
Thursday, 11 September, 12.00noon CEST
WAEH Board Meeting: want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
Thursday, 11 September, 01.00 PM CEST
WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources
Friday, 12 September
Workshops by Moorfields Education Lacrimal assessment for nursing & allied professionals study day
Monday, 15 September
Workshops by Moorfields Education Cataract, medical retina and disc assessment
Wednesday, 17 September
Workshops by Moorfields Education Dry eye course
Thursday, 18 September, 01.00 pm CEST
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel
October
Friday, 3 October
Workshops by Moorfields Education Medical retina pathways consent course
Tuesday, 7 October – Saturday, 11 October
19th Annual WAEH Meeting in Switzerland and France: Check out the event website
Tuesday, 7 October – Saturday, 11 October, 19th Annual Meeting
WAEH Board Meeting: in person meeting in Switzerland and France – want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
November
Thursday, 6 November, 12.00noon CET
WAEH Board Meeting: want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
December
Thursday, 4 December, 01.00 pm CET
WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources
Thursday, 11 December, 01.00 pm CET
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel
2026
January
Saturday, 31 January
WAEH Project Proposals 2026 – Deadline: Check out the projects on the website
Questions? Share news?
Do you have a special request? Would you like to organize a webinar or share news? Would you like to be (digitally) connected to a certain person in one of our member eye hospitals? Please feel very welcome to share your questions via the new Community Tool or contact Maaike van Zuilen: