2030 IN SIGHT LIVE, Nepal 2025: What can you expect?

In April 2025, Nepal will take center stage in the global movement for eye health. 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE! – the flagship event of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) – is coming to Kathmandu, bringing together visionaries, policymakers, advocates, and professionals from across the sector. Happening from April 30 to May 1, 2025, at The Soaltee Kathmandu, this event is being supported by key in-country partners: Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, BP Eye Foundation, Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, and Nepal Eye Hospital.

As we reach a critical halfway point in the 2030 in Sight Strategy and WHO’s Integrated People Centred Eye Care target for 2030, Nepal provides a compelling backdrop. The region has been at the forefront of groundbreaking eye care models, from community-driven outreach to innovative hospital networks that have inspired global strategies. However, due to rapid urbanization, aging populations, and changing lifestyles the demand for eye health services have increased in our region.

Given a significant burden of blindness and vision impairment in South-East Asia, this event will be a key moment to accelerate commitments, drive policy action, and strengthen collaborations. To discuss the regional action plans and priorities, and pave a collective way forward, the SEA Regional Meeting will be held at on the 29th April. This meeting will bring together the IAPB country chairs, representatives from the government agencies, and IAPB member organizations working on eye health programs from all countries in the region. The meeting will discuss policies and interventions to accelerate eye health in SEA.

The event will also offer a dynamic platform for stakeholders to connect, learn, and influence the direction of eye health ahead of the Global Summit for Eye Health in 2026.

The event will feature several core programme streams:

Core Program Streams

1. Lead with Impact: The Global Summit for Eye Health: This stream focuses on elevating eye care globally, by bringing together top-level policymakers, health leaders, and funders to drive global eye health commitments, with a strong focus on regional impact.
2. Accelerate Action – Taking insights from Mexico’s 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE! and applying them to our region. Expect in-depth discussions on integrating eye health into national health agendas, tackling barriers to universal eye care, and shaping policies that work for South-East Asia’s diverse populations. A dedicated session will focus on policies in action in South-East Asia. Prominent eye health figures from SEA will present and discuss on new policies and initiatives in action that are proving successful and have potential to replicate in other countries.
3. Skills for Change – This stream emphasizes leadership development through workshops and masterclasses. You will learn how to draft effective policies, build advocacy strategies, and engage communities, mobilize support for eye health initiatives to push eye health forward in your country.
4. 2030 In Sight Action Café – This section showcases real-world examples, research, and innovative solutions to eye health challenges. Topics like cataract, refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy—key challenges in our region— will be explored through selected abstracts and roundtable discussions.

The event will also feature plenary sessions for sharing bold strategies to ensure eye health is a fundamental right for all. High profile government representatives and eye health advocates from Nepal and India are expected to give keynote addresses. The event will also feature expert-led panels, keynote addresses, and discussions on the future of eye care—including the role of artificial intelligence, mobile health solutions, and smart diagnostic tools in improving accessibility.

Beyond the conference, immerse yourself in the hospitality, culture, and scenic beauty of Nepal—a country that has not only built a reputation for its breathtaking landscapes but also for pioneering eye health initiatives that serve as global models.

If you have not signed up, we invite you to register for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE please click here. For more details visit 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Nepal.