The SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila serves as a premier venue for the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2026 Annual congress, offering a seamless blend of scale, accessibility, and modern functionality. Located within the vibrant SM Mall of Asia Complex, the center is easily accessible from major transport hubs and is surrounded by a wide range of hotels, dining options, and retail spaces.
Designed to host large-scale international conventions, SMX features expansive exhibition halls and versatile function rooms ideal for plenary sessions, symposia, workshops, and industry exhibits. Its flexible layout allows for efficient flow between scientific sessions and networking spaces, supporting both focused learning and meaningful collaboration.
With its strategic location and world-class facilities, SMX Convention Center provides an environment that supports the Congress theme, Vision Beyond Boundaries, fostering exchange, innovation, and connection among ophthalmologists from across the country and region.
The 2026 Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Congress will be held on September 29 to October 2, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The SMX Convention Center is the country's modern and largest privately run exhibition and convention center.
A world-class venue for international exhibitions, large-scale local trade events, major medical and other industry conventions and corporate functions. It is an integral part of the Mall of Asia Complex, an innovative business and leisure complex that addresses the needs of every event organizer. Its proximity to the Mall of Asia integrates business with recreation, shopping and entertainment.