RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
Monday 20 April 2026 - Tuesday 21 April 2026 - ICC Birmingham
The Royal College of Surgeons of England are delighted to invite ABS members to the Future of Surgery Festival, in Birmingham on 20–21 April 2026. Join the conversation as your community gathers to explore innovation in surgery. Secure your place today and save up to 10% off when booking in a group*.
The Festival programme addresses the realities of modern surgery, from innovation and training to global surgery. Across two days of high-impact content, attendees will:
- understand how cross-specialty breakthroughs in robotics, XR and AI are transforming the operating room;
- drop into the Professional Development Hub for one-to-one guidance on the aspects of a surgical career rarely covered in clinical training;
- explore groundbreaking research in the Poster Village and connect directly with the minds behind the work;
- reconnect with peers and expand your network across every specialty and career grade;
- be accredited 11+ CPD points by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Hear from influential voices driving change across our community, including Professor Jag Dhanda (XR), Professor Dame Sue Hill (Genomics), and Suzie Venn (Global Surgery).
Join Keynote speakers Jo Salter, Britain’s first female Fighter Jet Pilot, to discuss performance under pressure, Dr Patrick Dixon MBE, who discusses the future of AI integration and end your Festival experience with Mindy Nunez Duffourc, as leads an immersive session putting you into the role of expert witness and jury member in a live ‘mock trial’ of artificial intelligence in surgical practice.
*Group bookings are based on 3 or more delegates, saving up to 10% off based on the size of the booking. See website for full details.
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