24 June 2017

Exhibition, stands and registration open
Convene and Conference Welcome (5 mins)
Chairman, Don Grocott
Presentation one: Small Molecule Therapies (30 mins)
Professor Mike Cheetham
Presentation two: Changing the Final Destination – correcting the mistakes in our genetic make up to prevent disease progression (20 mins)
Professor Tara Moore
Tea and coffee break (40 mins) with a chance to view the stands and chat
Please reconvene promptly for the second session
Genetic Testing in RP – an update (30 minutes)
Professor Susie Downes
The John Marshall Award – RP Scientist of the Year presentation (15 mins)
Presented by Professor John Marshall MBE, RPFB
Trustee
Chief Executive’s Conference Address (15 minutes)
Tina Houlihan, Chief Executive, RP Fighting Blindness
Lunch (55 mins) - Lunch is provided and the stands will remain open
Please reconvene promptly for the afternoon session
Inspirational speaker: Steve Bate MBE (30 mins)
Workshop Sessions (60 mins)
Genetic Management (Held in main room)
Retinal Implants (Held in room two)
Benefits (Held in room three)
RNIB Connect (Held in room four)
Employment (Held in room five)
Tea and Coffee Break (30 mins) with a chance to view the stands and chat
Please reconvene promptly for the final session
RP Question Time (60 mins)
Chaired by Professor John Marshall MBE and joined by this morning’s medical speakers
Chairman’s Conference Address (10 mins)
Don Grocott, Chairman of the Board
Annual General Meeting (35 mins)
The formal business matters of the charity
Non-members are welcome to attend but are unable to speak or vote on any resolution