YO Activities

 

Young Ophthalmologists (YO) activities during APAO 2026 (Feb 5 – 8, 2026) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong, China.

YO Highlights

Ongoing (Multi-day)

YO Pavilion

Date: February 5 – 7, 2026 (Thursday – Saturday)
Time: 09:00 – 18:00
Venue: Hall 5E, HKCEC 

YO Showcase Theatre

Date: February 6 – 7, 2026 (Friday – Saturday)
Time: 14:00 – 14:30; 16:00 – 16:30
Venue: Hall 5E, HKCEC

Day 2 – February 6 (Friday)

Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Program

Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 14:30 – 16:00
Venue: S426 – 427, Level 4, HKCEC
Session details: click here

Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Film Festival

Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Venue: S426 – 427, Level 4, HKCEC
Session details: click here

YO Speed Mentoring

Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Venue: Club Manhattan
(by invitation only)

Young Ophthalmologists’ Night

Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Club Manhattan
(Registration Required)

YO Fun Game

A congress engagement activity where YO participants collect stamps at designated locations and submit a completed game card for lucky draw entry. 

How to participate

1. Pick up your Game Card at the counter near the booth 5FG-F01 (registration required at the counter).
2. Collect stamps at the stamp locations listed below.
3. Submit your completed card at the counter near booth 5FG-F01 for verification before depositing it into the lucky draw box.

Stamp locations

1. YO Pavilion (Feb 5 – 7, 09:00 – 18:00, Hall 5E)
2. Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Program (Feb 6, 14:30 – 16:00, S426 – 427, Level 4)
3. Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Film Festival (Feb 6, 16:30 – 18:00, S426 – 427, Level 4)
4. Young Ophthalmologists’ Night (Feb 6, 19:00 – 21:00, Club Manhattan)
5. Sponsored Lunch Symposium (Feb 6, 13:00 – 14:00, Chancellor Room, Level 4)
6. Booth (5FG-F01)
7. Technology & Innovation Exhibition (Convention Hall Foyer)

Submission deadline

12:30 pm on February 7, 2026

All entries will be subject to verification by event staff prior to being deposited into the lucky draw box.