RCS England Future of Surgery Festival 2026

ICC Birmingham, 20 - 21 April 2026

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We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the first-of-its-kind UK festival dedicated to the future of surgery. Join us for two days of connection, inspiration and innovation. Available for a limited time only, save up to £100 with our early bird* offer.

Secure your place

The Festival brings together every surgical specialty and career grade to connect, share and shape what’s next for the profession. With topics covering innovation, training, global surgery, wellbeing and more, become inspired by the surgical trailblazers and thought leaders paving the way for revolutionary advancements in methods and techniques. Plus, by attending, you will be accredited 11+ CPD points by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Festival keynote speakers include:

• Jo Salter, Britain's first female Fighter Jet Pilot
• Lord Ara Darzi, Member of the House of Lords, Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation
• Nuha Yassin, RCS England Council Member, Consultant Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham

Explore the programme                   Our confirmed speaker line-up

Secure your opportunity to network, learn and collaborate alongside the profession's best minds.

We look forward to welcoming you to a Festival built by and for the surgical community.

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