Learning at the core
13 parallel halls, masterclasses from stalwarts, module-based sessions, deferred live surgery, journal club, webinars all year round and a silent hall with four screens on headphones.
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YOSICON 2027
9–11 July 2027 · Hotel Andaaz Aerocity, New Delhi. The largest YO gathering of the globe.
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Every edition
Four conferences, one growing family.
From 220 delegates in 2024 to 1,740+ delegates from 40+ countries in 2026, and the 4th YOSICON arrives in July 2027. Academics first, then networking, awards, wet labs and a festival of YO culture.
1st YOSICON · 27–28 April 2024
YOSICON 2024
Our first independent conference, delivered by the 2022–24 Governing Council.
2nd YOSICON · India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
YOSICON 2025
5.5× growth in delegates in one year, with faculty and delegates from 18 countries besides India.
3rd YOSICON · 10–12 July 2026
YOSICON 2026
Including Scrub Day on Saturday 11 July, a first, with almost everyone attending in scrubs.
4th YOSICON · 9–11 July 2027
YOSICON 2027
Largest YO Gathering of the Globe. 9–11 July 2027, Hotel Andaaz Aerocity, New Delhi.
What happens at YOSICON
Learn, practise, celebrate.
Wet labs and skill stations
MIGS wet lab with KDB, Dev Dual Hook, Hydrus and iStent side by side (70+ surgeons trained), plus a six-station oculoplasty Plasty Lab.
YUVA Night
The gala dinner: talent show, performances by YOs for YOs, music, dinner and awards for the best dressed.
One world, many attires
A cultural festival where delegates wear national attire, with Vizzie, the YOSICON mascot.
Dronacharya Awards
A highlight of YOSICON: ophthalmology teachers are felicitated by the young ophthalmologists they trained.
International Rising Star and Global Pathfinder
Highlight awards for young ophthalmologists making their mark beyond India, and for leaders who open global paths.
Awards and gurus
President’s Gold Medals, YO Leader and YO Mentor awards, presented on the YOSICON stage.
YOYO Lounge
Young Offspring of Young Ophthalmologists: a dedicated kids’ area so young parents can attend with peace of mind.