Past Directors

Years listed represent VSS meeting years. Steve Shevell, 2006-2009Tatiana Pasternak, 2002-2008Ken Nakayama, (Founder), 2001-2005 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009Marvin Chun, 2005-2008Tom Sanocki, (Founder), 2001-2005 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Steve Shevell, 2006-2009 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Steve Shevell, 2006-2009 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Steve Shevell, 2006-2009 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Ken Nakayama, (Founder), […]

Thank You for Attending VSS 2025

Another Successful Year VSS 2025 saw over 1,700 vision scientists attend: That’s a lot to fit into 5 days. In addition, we had a record 15 Exhibitors this year, presenting their goods and services in the Pavilion. 22 Sponsors supported VSS 2025 by sponsoring the meeting, awards, and coffee breaks. A big Thank You to […]

Mobile App & PDF Downloads

VSS provides several offline ways for you to plan your time at VSS 2025. You can download the VSS 2025 Mobile App, download the Abstracts PDF, which contains all of 2025 abstract submissions (Symposia, Talks, and Posters), or download the 6-page VSS Program. The VSS Program is available in printed form and will be given […]

Food Service

Complimentary coffee and tea, as well as a light continental breakfast is available each morning in the Garden Courtyard and the Pavilion. Coffee, tea, and refreshments will also be served each afternoon between afternoon talk sessions. Your VSS registration includes the Opening Night Reception held on Friday night. The Reception will take place outdoors (weather […]

2025 Exhibitors

Please visit our exhibitors in the Pavilion. Exhibit HoursSaturday, May 17, 8:00 am – 5:30 pmSunday, May 18, 8:00 am – 5:30 pmMonday, May 19, 8:00 am – 12:30 pmTuesday, May 20, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm J.S. Held Silver Sponsor, Booths 9 & 10 J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, […]

Opening Night Reception

Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, RumFish Beach Save Friday evening for the spectacular VSS Opening Night Reception! The reception will take place on the beach and lawn at the RumFish Hotel from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Don’t forget your drink tickets, which can be found in the back of your badge. Your […]

Student Volunteer Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at VSS 2025. We have received an overwhelming number of applications and have now closed the application form.

Honoring the Contributions of Eileen Kowler: Eye Movements as Windows to the Mind

Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:15 – 7:15 pm, Talk Room 2 Organizers: Preeti Verghese1, Marisa Carrasco2, David Melcher3 (1Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, 2New York University, 3New York University, Abu Dhabi)Speakers: Preeti Verghese, Marisa Carrasco, Mike Landy, Barbara Anne Dosher, David Melcher, Mary Hayhoe, Rich Krauzlis, Jie Z. Wang, Jacob Feldman, George Sperling Introduction: 5:15 pm […]

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