A gathering of some of the most respected and forward-thinking minds in surgery will take place at The Surgeon Show 2026 on Friday, 20 February, at The Minster Building, Central London.
Positioned as one of the UK’s most influential surgical gatherings, this invitation-only, one-day summit will convene consultant surgeons, clinical directors, policymakers, healthcare innovators and technology leaders from across the UK and around the world.
Together, they will explore how robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies are redefining modern surgical practice and shaping the future of patient care.
Headline partner Darwin Group supports the event, bringing its expertise in designing and building permanent-grade, on-demand healthcare facilities that enable trusts and organisations to deliver exceptional care.
The Surgeon Show 2026 has been awarded Ethical MedTech Accreditation and international CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation by The CPD Certification Service. The accreditation recognises the event’s educational quality and provides formal professional recognition for attending surgeons worldwide.
Accredited delegates will receive five CPD points, contributing towards professional development requirements for regulatory bodies and membership organisations in the UK and internationally.
Designed as a curated, high-impact forum, the summit will bring together frontline clinical insight, system-level strategy and real-world innovation at scale. The programme reflects the rapid pace of transformation across surgery and healthcare systems worldwide.
Event highlights include:
- 60+ expert speakers and faculty
- 50+ healthcare organisations represented
- 25+ curated high-level sessions
- Three live theatres running concurrently
Professor Shafi Ahmed, multi-award-winning surgeon, educator and global innovator, said:
“The Surgeon Show is more than an event, it’s a movement. We’re creating a space where the brightest minds in surgery can come together, challenge each other and shape the future of our profession. Every voice here matters, because the future of surgery depends on collaboration across disciplines, generations and technologies.
We are delighted to welcome more than 60 expert speakers from across the UK and internationally, representing over 50 NHS trusts, private providers, universities and global health systems. Across more than 25 curated sessions, with faculty from Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, the programme reflects the breadth and pace of change in surgery today.”
Among the standout sessions are:
- Scaling Robotic Surgery Across International Health Systems, chaired by Professor Bijen Patel, exploring global implementation and sustainable adoption of robotic programmes.
- Controlling Incisions: An Agile Device Innovation Journey, with Team Consulting, examining how clinical need is translated into viable surgical devices through interdisciplinary innovation.
- The NHS 10-Year Plan Through the Lens of Robotic Surgery, chaired by Ms Niyati Lobo, exploring how policy, workforce planning and investment will shape robotic surgery over the next decade.
- AI-Guided Surgery: Decision Support, focusing on how AI-driven tools are entering the operating theatre alongside governance, safety and evidence considerations.
- Innovation Spotlights, highlighting emerging technologies including AI-powered operating rooms, surgical intelligence platforms, digital consent, advanced imaging and extended reality.
Unlike traditional conferences, The Surgeon Show is designed to be conversational and collaborative, encouraging cross-disciplinary dialogue and practical insight into how technology and teamwork are transforming surgical practice.
Key themes for 2026 include:
- The future operating theatre – integrating robotics, AI and immersive technologies
- Digital ethics and data-driven care in an AI-enabled world
- Training, leadership and mentorship in the modern era
Created to unite and inspire the surgical community, The Surgeon Show is a by-invitation-only summit for leaders shaping the next era of surgical care.
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