Why attend?

A first-of-its-kind festival celebrating the surgical profession and looking to the future. The RCS England Future of Surgery Festival is a platform for connection, inspiration and innovation for all career stages and specialties across the surgical profession. Join the UK's first surgical innovation festival for this opportunity to gather surgeons and surgical teams together under one roof to explore, shape and be inspired by the future of the surgical profession.

Discover new ideas that go beyond the operating theatre, from AI to global health strategy, offering perspectives that challenge and expand your own.

1,000+ attendees

Connect, celebrate, and find inspiration within a diverse community of surgical professionals.

200+ poster submissions

Showcase your own work and explore groundbreaking research from others, highlighting surgical excellence.

25+ hours of content

Deepen your expertise and gain vital insights from high-quality, curated sessions that include practical advice and support.

70+ Speakers

Interact with surgical trailblazers and thought leaders who are paving the way for revolutionary advancements in surgical methods and techniques.

50+ Exhibitors

Engage with an array of exhibitors dedicated to supporting your professional journey, from cutting-edge devices to innovative tech.

CPD hours

Earn 11+ self-accredited hours of CPD to further your professional development with content available for up to three months post-event.

For students and aspiring surgeons

Find mentorship and guidance from those who have been where you are now, and belong to a community that inspires and supports you.

For surgeons in training

Expand your learning alongside the experts by exploring the latest innovations within and beyond the operating theatre.

For consultants and senior surgeons

Celebrate your achievements and mentor the next generation, explore the latest in innovation and surgical excellence.

For the wider surgical team

Find practical support with a programme filled with CPD, which you can tailor to your needs.

What to expect

1,000+ attendees

200+ poster submissions

25+ hours of content

70+ Speakers

50+ Exhibitors

CPD hours

Who should attend?

For students and aspiring surgeons

For surgeons in training

For consultants and senior surgeons

For the wider surgical team

CPD

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