Collaborate with ISOO

A new framework
For meeting and program collaborations

ISOO members can request a formal collaboration to bring ocular oncology programs to congresses, symposia, regional meetings, and educational events around the world.

Submit a Request Explore the Tiers
Three tiers · Member-led · Reviewed within 3 weeks

Submit your request 3 to 12 months before your event. Requests closer to the event date are not guaranteed timely review.

The Three Tiers

Three ways to collaborate with ISOO

ISOO welcomes collaboration with international ophthalmology societies, departments, and educational organizations on programs that advance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with ocular tumors. The framework is structured around three tiers, each designed for a specific kind of event.

Tier 1

ISOO Partner Event

For major international congresses and recurring annual meetings.

Intended For
  • Major national or international ocular oncology meetings
  • Recurring annual congresses
  • Scientifically robust programs aligned with ISOO mission and standards
ISOO Involvement
  • ISOO endorsement
  • An ISOO Board Member or Board Nominee on the Program Committee
  • ISOO member faculty participation
  • Promotion through ISOO platforms
  • Permission to use ISOO branding under the approved tier
Tier 2

In Collaboration with ISOO

For national meetings, regional conferences, and ocular oncology tracks within larger meetings.

Intended For
  • National ophthalmology meetings
  • Regional and supranational conferences
  • Ocular oncology tracks within larger meetings
  • Educational programs in related specialties (retina, oculoplasty, pediatric ophthalmology, ocular surface, oncology) with an ocular oncology focus
ISOO Involvement
  • Scientific input and session planning support
  • Faculty recommendations
  • Cross-promotion
Tier 3

ISOO Symposium or Session

For individual sessions, webinars, workshops, and joint scientific sessions.

Intended For
  • Individual sessions within larger meetings
  • Focused educational activities
  • Webinars and workshops
  • Joint scientific sessions
ISOO Involvement
  • Curated session content
  • ISOO faculty and moderator participation
  • Educational branding under the approved tier
Eligibility

Who can request a collaboration

All proposed collaborations are reviewed against the criteria below. The first two are non-negotiable.

  • The lead requester must be an ISOO member in good standing.
  • The lead requester must be a primary organizer of the proposed event.
  • Clear relevance to ocular oncology
  • Recognized scientific or academic organizing body
  • Appropriate scientific and ethical standards
  • Defined organizing committee or institution
  • Scientific agenda and proposed faculty list provided with the request
How to Request

From request to approval

Submit your request 3 to 12 months ahead of your event. Decisions are typically returned within three weeks of submission.

1

Submit Your Request

An ISOO member in good standing who is a primary organizer submits the request with the scientific program, organizing committee, requested tier, and requested ISOO involvement.

2

Administrative Review

The ISOO Administrator reviews the request for completeness and tier alignment.

3

Board Review

The ISOO Board reviews the request and tier recommendation. Decisions are typically returned within 3 weeks.

4

Formal Approval

Approval is communicated by the ISOO President. You receive branding guidance, the ISOO logo files, and a Memorandum of Understanding.

Branding and Logo Use

Using the ISOO name and logo

Approved collaborators receive the ISOO logo files along with tier-specific usage guidelines. The following terms apply to all uses of the ISOO name and logo.

  • The ISOO logo may be used only after formal written approval.
  • Logo usage must correspond to the approved collaboration tier.
  • The ISOO name and logo must not imply ownership or co-organization unless specifically approved.
  • All branded material must maintain professional scientific standards.
  • No modification of the ISOO logo or colors is permitted without permission.
  • The ISOO logo may not be used for commercial endorsement or unauthorized fundraising.
  • ISOO does not endorse or validate the content of scientific presentations, including drugs, devices, procedures, protocols, or processes, and is not liable for any claims, consequences, or disputes arising from collaborative programs.
  • ISOO does not provide, sponsor, or co-provide continuing medical education (CME) credit. Organizers are solely responsible for any accreditation associated with their program.
  • ISOO does not provide financial support for collaborative meetings. All financial liability rests with the organizer.
Ready to Propose

Submit a Collaboration Request

Requests must be submitted by an ISOO member in good standing who is a primary organizer of the event. A member of the ISOO team will respond within 3 weeks.

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This framework was approved by the ISOO Board of Directors in May 2026 and applies prospectively to all collaboration requests.