Future of Surgery 2026
The future of surgery in the UK
CSJ provides an insight into the highlights at the Future of Surgery Show in Birmingham, taking place on 20 January 2026. Technological innovation, elective recovery, patient safety and sustainability will be high on the agenda, at this one-day event.
As the NHS stands at a pivotal moment in its long history, the urgency to reshape surgical care for the modern era has never been greater. Pressures on elective pathways, rising demand for specialist procedures, the integration of robotics, and the rapid evolution of digital surgical technologies are transforming the expectations placed on surgical teams and systems. The Future of Surgery Show in Birmingham,
hosted by the Institute of Government & Public Policy (IGPP), will bring together hundreds of professionals working across surgery, anaesthetics, perioperative care, digital innovation, and elective transformation. The event provides the space to explore the latest advances in surgical technology, workforce development, service redesign, and the changing role of the modern operating theatre. In partnership with the Clinical Services
Journal, an exclusive free ticket code, CSJ- OTS100, has been made available to CSJ readers. This grants full access to the conference, including all sessions, panels, networking opportunities, and the exhibition area.
Free ticket access for CSJ readers
An exclusive free ticket code is available for selected readers and partner organisations, granting full access to all sessions, exhibition areas, and networking zones.
Use Code: CSJ-OTS100 Register Now:
https://igpp.org.uk/event/ The_Future_of_Surgery_Show_2026
Or scan the QR code to secure your complimentary pass
Shaping the next era of surgical care The Future of Surgery Show centres on one essential question: How can the NHS embrace technological innovation, while maintaining safe, equitable, and sustainable surgical care? Advances in robotic-assisted surgery, AI-guided decision-making, next-generation imaging, and precision medicine are redefining what is possible. Yet alongside these breakthroughs, the NHS continues to face significant operational challenges like staff shortages, backlog pressures, and inequitable surgical access across regions. Aligned with the NHS Long Term Workforce
Plan and national ambitions for digitally enabled care, the Future of Surgery Show 2026 will explore how the surgical ecosystem can adapt. From rethinking pathways and redesigning theatres, to embedding digital tools and strengthening perioperative leadership, this conference offers a practical roadmap for transformation. Whether you are delivering care at the
frontline or leading innovation at system level, the event will provide actionable insights, future-focused learning, and vital collaboration opportunities.
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What to expect: key sessions and themes Elective recovery and system-wide surgical transformation: With the NHS entering a critical phase of elective recovery, this theme explores how national policy is shaping real change on the ground. Speakers will reflect on how trusts are streamlining patient flow, redesigning theatre processes, and strengthening system-wide collaboration to meet rising surgical demand. The focus is on translating strategy into sustainable improvement and understanding what successful transformation looks like across different regions. Perioperative care and patient optimisation: As modern surgery increasingly relies on the whole patient pathway, this theme highlights the growing importance of integrated perioperative care. Discussions will explore how prehabilitation, early assessment, and coordinated multidisciplinary support can reduce cancellations and improve outcomes. Speakers will show how a more holistic approach – from pre-op to recovery – is reshaping the experience for patients and clinicians alike. Digital surgery, robotics and artificial
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