To join our free activities, such as the networking event or the 5km fun run, make your selection when registering.
Connections and conversations: Day one wind-down
Date: Monday 20 April
Time: 5.30pm–6.30pm
Location: Exhibition Hall, Hall 3
This is your opportunity to connect with over 1,000+ surgical professionals from all career stages and specialties. Enjoy a relaxed environment where you can catch up with old friends, create new connections and share different perspectives. Drinks are included as part of your Festival ticket.
Festival dinner and reflections
Date: Monday 20 April
Time: 7.30pm–10.30pm
Location: Qavali Restaurant, 60 Broad Street, Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2HJ
We would love you to join us for a fun, relaxed evening at this local restaurant, where you can enjoy an authentic Mughlai Indian meal in the company of your colleagues. The ticket price of £56 (including VAT) includes: starter, main course with choice of rice or naan, dessert of baklava brownie and two drink tokens which can be exchanged for beer, house red or house white wine or soft drinks. A bar will be available to purchase additional drinks. The evening will begin at 7.30pm and end at 10.30pm. Please note that food will not be served after 9.15pm.
Please note: Space at this event is limited. If you would like to attend please purchase your ticket when you register for the conference.
Cancellation policy: Please note that for this event tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend this event, you may transfer your ticket to a fellow delegate. In this instance, please email: rcseng@wonderly.agency or visit the registration desk onsite to confirm the name change.
5km Fun Run
Date: Tuesday 21 April
Time: 7.00am
Location: Meet at the Brindley Place entrance to the ICC, next to the canal
Start your day energised by participating in a 5km loop around the canal. This is a great chance for informal networking and a bit of fresh air. Feel free to run or walk the route. Please bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
Other ways to connect
The Festival floor: a space for conversations and exploration.
Speaker sessions and panels: opportunities for Q&A and open-floor discussions.
Wellbeing zone: a place to connect with others and focus on wellbeing.
Professional development hub: explore your career development options with RCS England.
Workshops: opportunities for tangible, hands-on learning with your peers.