Social Events

Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 30
7:30-9:30 pm
This opening social event will be held in the Hilton New York's Grand Ballroom just a short walk from The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Come and enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment with friends and colleagues. Open to all registrants. Please wear meeting badge. Dress is business casual.

An Evening at the Museum
Thursday, October 1
7:30-11:00 pm
The American Museum of Natural History, one of the world's greatest scientific and cultural institutions, and an architectural masterpiece, will be our host for a spectacular night out on the town. Enjoy cocktails, a lavish buffet dinner, and entertainment. Open to all registrants. Please wear meeting badge. Transportation is provided. Dress is cocktail attire.

Tennis Tournament
This event is sold out.
Saturday, October 3
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center,
Flushing Meadows
1:00-6:00 pm
The world-renowned USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will play host to the Retina Congress 2009 Tennis Tournament. There is a separate registration fee. Pre-registration is required. Transportation provided.

Gala Dinner
Saturday, October 3
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Metropolitan Ballroom
7:30pm-midnight
The Metropolitan Ballroom is the place to be for this grand finale event! Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dance the night away to the Deanna Jones Orchestra. Open to all registrants. Please wear meeting badge. Dress is black-tie optional.

Innovation after Midnight
Saturday, October 3
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Lenox Ballroom
10:00 pm-2:00 am
Help inaugurate the Umbo Lounge and experience the "Innovation after Midnight" program. Open to all registrants. Please wear meeting badge. Dress is black-tie optional.