How to Convince your Boss to Send you to 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Kenya

From 4–6 June 2026, Nairobi will host the fifth 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE, bringing together global leaders, members, and changemakers at a pivotal moment for our sector. 

This isn’t just a conference. It’s a rallying point for action as we accelerate progress towards the 2030 In Sight strategy and build momentum towards the Global Summit for Eye Health. 

Here’s how to make the case to your boss. 

Make it about impact, not attendance 

Over three days, you’ll gain practical insights, skills, and connections that directly support your work. 

With sessions spanning policy, programmes, communications, research, and innovation, you can tailor your experience and align it with your KPIs, making this a clear investment in professional development, not just an event. 

Highlight why this moment matters 

With the Global Summit for Eye Health on the horizon, 2026 is a defining year. 

Five years into the 2030 In Sight Strategy and approaching the first Global Summit for Eye Health in November, the need to highlight tangible progress and showcase proven solutions has never been greater. Attending 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Kenya puts your organisation at the centre of that conversation, and ensures your voice and your work helps shape the narrative going into the Summit. 

Make the case for connections 

2030 IN SIGHT LIVE brings together leaders from across governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector. 

The relationships built in Nairobi can open doors to fresh ideas, and can lead to partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities that extend far beyond the event.   

Turn it into a team opportunity 

Why go alone? 

Position the event as a team off-site, an opportunity to align, reconnect, and return with shared energy and direction. A stronger, more connected team is a clear win for your organisation. The programme brings together leaders, practitioners, innovators, philanthropists, business partners, researchers and advocates from across the world, meaning there is genuinely something for every member of your team, whether you work in programmes, research, communications or technology. 

Show the long-term value 

If you’ve attended before, highlight what you gained, skills, partnerships, or ideas that made a difference. 

If not, point to the proven impact of past events, where hundreds of delegates have come together to drive meaningful progress in eye health. You can also highlight that this year the spotlight is on Africa, a region leading the way in innovation, from community-led care to scalable technologies. 

Kenya itself is driving real progress, offering valuable, practical lessons your organisation can learn from and apply. 

Come prepared and ask early 

Be clear about what you want to achieve, who you want to connect with, and how your attendance will benefit your organisation.  

The earlier you start the conversation, the more likely you are to secure approval. 

Explore the programme and start your planning.