Who should register?
All attendees, including invited speakers, session chairman and guests, should register in advance of the Meeting. If you are not a member of BOPSS or have not attended BOPSS before, you must first create a user account on the website to register and then pay to attend the meeting. Use the button at the bottom of the page to access the registration page.
Registration options
Please ensure that you select the correct option and complete all required fields. We will check all applications to ensure that you have registered at the correct rate. The early bird rate option closes at NOON on 02nd May 2025.
Registration options
There are options to register for Wednesday only (recent advances update day) and / or Thursday and Friday. There is no daily rate option for Thursday or Friday. There are two fees payable if you are attending all three days of the meeting.
Categories
BOPSS full/associate member – you have been accepted as a BOPSS member (Full or Associate) and your membership subscription is up to date
BOPSS trainee member – you have been accepted as a BOPSS trainee member and your membership subscription is up to date
Consultant Ophthalmologist and SAS Grade – Non BOPSS member
Trainee – this rate applies to training grades and includes subspecialty trainees, postgraduate, clinical and research fellows, FD3
Medical Science Liaison or trade – this rate applies to medical manager, medical science liaison, non-medical, trade representatives or non-clinical pharmaceutical representative
Foundation Dr, Medical Student or ophthalmic nurse – the special rate applies only to the scientific meeting (Thursday and Friday). If you wish to book a ticket for these two days at the special rate, email beforehand with a copy of your ID and we will send you a link to pay. You will pay the appropriate rate for the Update Day as per the guidance above
Registration guidance
Log into your user account on the website (or if you do not have an account you can create a user account). Member payment options will appear once you are logged in and your membership subscription is up to date. You pay via Stipe using a credit or debit card. We do not take cheque or cash payments.
To attend ALL three days of the meeting there are TWO fees payable – the “meeting fee” for Thursday and Friday (does not include Wednesday), AND Wednesday the Recent Advances / Update Day. There is an option to attend Wednesday only but there is no option to pay a daily rate for Thursday or Friday.
The reception on Wednesday evening is free for all delegates. Please select this option if you are planning on attending so we can cater accordingly.
To take advantage of the reduced registration rates for early booking, you must pay by noon 02nd May 2025.
Registration options and fees
Ticket, Early fee (up to noon 2nd May), Late fee (from noon 2nd May)
Recent Advances / Updates Day on Wednesday (25th June)
Update Day on Wednesday, £150, £180
Update Day trainee ophthalmologist (special rate for trainees only), £90, £120
Medical Science Liaison or trade update day, £300, £300
Nurse oculoplastic course on Wednesday 25th, £180, £180
Scientific Meeting on Thursday (26th June) & Friday (27th June)
BOPSS full and associate members, £350, £400
Consultant & SAS grade non-member, £400, £450
BOPSS Trainee member, £200, £250
Trainee non-member or Fellow, £270, £320
Medical Science Liaison or trade, £600, £600
Foundation Dr or Medical Student or ophthalmic nurse (ID proof required), £200, £250. Please email ID for approval first
Socials
Vineyard tour on Tuesday 24th, £50, £50
Reception on Wednesday 25th at Brighton Pavillion, foc, foc
Thursday morning social activities, foc, foc – choice of: 5km run, yoga, swim, mindfulness (limited to one activity per person)
Society dinner at i360 on Thursday 26th, £80, £80 (max 2 tickets per person)
Workshops & courses
Nurse oculoplastic course on Wednesday 25th, £180, £180
Fillers for fellows’ workshop, £25, £25 (trainee full meeting ticket purchase required) Thursday (timing tbc)
Endoscopic workshop for trainees, £25, £25 (trainee full meeting ticket purchase required) Friday (timing tbc)
Breakfast with experts, foc, foc (limited to one per person, full meeting ticket purchase required) (timing tbc)
Dietary requirements
We are unable to cater for individual tastes or preferences. We will provide a meat, fish, and vegetarian option each day. If you require the vegetarian, vegan or halal option, please indicate this in the dietary requirements field so we can order accordingly. If you have a food allergy (such as nut) or require gluten free please state this in the “other” dietary field.
Receipts
Once you have paid, the receipt is available online in your BOPSS user account as a pdf file to print off as required.
Cancellation and refund policy
The Society will offer a 100% refund if you cancel before 01st May 2025, 50% refund if you cancel before 31st May 2025. No refund after 1st June 2025. Please send in a written request with supporting evidence (GP letter for example).
