RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
Join the Festival bringing together every surgical specialty and career grade to shape what’s next for the profession.
RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
Monday 20 April 2026 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
ICC Birmingham
Join the Festival bringing together every surgical specialty and career grade to shape the future of the profession. From innovation to global surgery and wellbeing, our programme is designed with you in mind.
Beyond the main sessions, visit the Professional Development Hub for personalised career advice and networking. Plus by attending, you will also earn 11+ CPD points accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Book as a team now to save up to 10% off
Here’s a glimpse of what’s on:
Precision under pressure - Lessons from the skies for surgery
Monday 20 April, 4.45pm – 5.30pm
Jo Salter, Britain's first female Fighter Jet Pilot
Mastering performance under extreme pressure, Jo shares her expertise in high-stakes leadership and advanced tech to help surgical teams navigate the complexities of the modern-day surgical theatre.
Impact of AI on health care and surgery
Tuesday 21 April, 9am – 9.50am
Dr Patrick Dixon MBE, Leading European Futurist and Chairman, Global Change Ltd
Ranked as one of the world’s most influential business thinkers, Patrick explores the ‘big picture’ of how AI will integrate into the surgical profession in the next decade in surgery.
AI on trial
Tuesday 21 April, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Mindy Nunez Duffourc, Assistant Professor of Law, Maastricht University
Mindy leads an immersive "mock trial" on AI in healthcare understand the real-world legal and ethical accountabilities of using new tools in your practice.
