SAIVO Committees

SAIVO’s committees play a vital role in advancing our mission to accelerate responsible innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and vision science. Each committee brings unique expertise and perspective, helping us build our global community grounded in excellence, transparency, and collaboration. Through their work, whether shaping scientific programming, fostering new partnerships, stewarding ethical standards, supporting trainees, or guiding society operations, our committees ensure that SAIVO remains a trusted home for thoughtful dialogue, rigorous research, and meaningful impact. Together, they uphold the values that define SAIVO. Below are descriptions of each of our committees and their responsibilities.

Scientific Programs Committee

  • Plan the Annual Meeting and other scientific sessions

  • Manage abstract submission, review, and session programming

  • Invite keynote and plenary speakers

  • Ensure representation across AI subfields and clinical domains

Education and Training Committee

  • Develop and disseminate educational materials, webinars, and courses

  • Support mentorship and training programs for clinicians, engineers, and data scientists

  • Identify opportunities for curriculum development for medical education

  • Foster bidirectional learning between clinical and technical practitioners of AI

Ethics and Policy Committee

  • Establish guidance on responsible AI development and deployment in ophthalmology

  • Address bias and data governance in ophthalmic AI

  • Serve as a liaison for regulatory agencies and other ophthalmology and vision science societies

  • Draft policy statements and best practice recommendations

Publications and Communications Committee

  • Manage society publications (newsletters, position papers)

  • Serve as liaison to AIVO journal

  • Oversee digital presence (web/socials) and communications strategy

  • Promote/publicize Society initiatives, including the Annual Meeting and grants programs

Membership and Outreach Committee

  • Recruit and engage members across all career stages and areas of expertise

  • Ensure representation worldwide

  • Build partnerships with medical educators, including residency/fellowship directors

  • Coordinate outreach with the Education Committee to grow interest in ophthalmic AI among students and trainees

Research and Grants Committee

  • Support the development and coordination of collaborative research initiatives

  • Identify and publicize relevant grant opportunities to members

  • Develop internal grant programs (starting with pilot grants and travel awards, building toward larger, industry-sponsored grants)

  • Review grant applications and award funding for grant programs once developed