RCSEng are inviting all BOA members to the Future of Surgery Festival
RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
Monday 20 April 2026 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
ICC Birmingham
The Royal College of Surgeons of England are inviting all BOA members to the Future of Surgery Festival. Invest in yourself and your team with two days of high-impact content designed for every career stage and specialty.
- Explore new technology together and understand what will shape your practice.
- Get practical, tailored guidance in our Professional Development Hub, covering everything from leadership growth to retirement planning.
- Engage with new research and cheer on the next generation of surgical innovators at our Poster Village.
- Reconnect with friends and build your community across our social activities calendar, from evening networking drinks to our fun run.
Gain clarity on how the Royal College of Surgeons of England is advocating for your future and join the conversations defining the next decade. Plus, by booking as a group get up to 10% off your tickets.
Meet our Keynotes speaking at the Festival:
Precision under pressure - Lessons from the skies for surgery
Monday 20 April, 4.45pm – 5.30pm
Jo Salter, Britain's first female Fighter Jet Pilot
Having mastered the art of performance under extreme pressure, Jo brings her expertise in high-stakes leadership and advanced tech to help surgical teams navigate the complexity of the modern-day surgical theatre. Discover how aviation's lessons in precision and teamwork can elevate surgical practice.
Impact of AI on health care and surgery
Tuesday 21 April, 9am – 9.50am
Dr Patrick Dixon MBE, Leading European Futurist and Chairman, Global Change Ltd
Ranked as one of the world's most influential business thinkers, Patrick is a renowned authority on global trends. In this session, he explores the 'big picture' of how AI will integrate into the surgical profession. Gain insights into the technological shifts and global healthcare trends that will define the next decade in surgery.
AI on trial
Tuesday 21 April, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Mindy Nunez Duffourc, Assistant Professor of Law, Maastricht University
Mindy is a leading international legal expert in AI and healthcare, working at the intersection of law, emerging technology and compassionate patient care. Her immersive "mock trial" session will put Artificial Intelligence in surgical practice under the spotlight, challenging us to consider the accountability and ethics of our future tools.
See who else is speaking on stage
The Festival doesn't stop when the sessions end
A festival wouldn't be complete without social events. We've built in plenty of time to decompress and connect with your peers in a relaxed environment. Whether it's for drinks and conversation immediately following the final session, an evening of great food and connection or a refreshing 5k run (or walk) along Birmingham's historic canals.
Join us to turn insights into action for your practice and your patients.
The RCS England Future of Surgery Festival Team
Supported by partners across the surgical community
