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The Surgeon Show

The UK’s Exclusive Surgical Leaders Summit  |  London 20.02.26

Media Partner

The Surgeon Show

The UK’s Exclusive Surgical Leaders Summit  |  London 20.02.26

Media Partner

A gathering of the UK’s most respected surgical voices.
The Surgeon Show 2026, takes place on Friday, 20 February at the Minster Building, Central London

The Surgeon Show isn’t the typical surgical conference. It’s invitation only, curated summit created for those leading the next era of surgery – consultants, clinical directors, policymakers, and innovators.

This is a space where every perspective counts, and every conversation has impact. From the main stage to the breakout sessions, everyone has something to share and any voice could become the keynote.

Join us for informed, honest discussions on what truly matters in modern surgery — from the operating theatres of the future to the transformative impact of technologies like AI and robotics on today’s surgical practices.

Introducing This Year’s Surgical Voices

Stella Vig
National Medical Director for Secondary Care in NHS England National Clinical Director for Elective Care

NHS leader in secondary and elective care, vascular surgeon, educator, transforming services, training, and patient outcomes.

Dan Stoyanov
Professor of Robot Vision, Co-Director of UCL Hawkes Institute, UCL Computer Science | Chief Scientist at Digital Technologies, Medtronic

UCL Professor advancing surgical AI, robotics, and computer vision, while founding multiple medtech companies.

Prof. Stefano Bini Academic Surgeon, Sensor/AI researcher, Digital Orthopaedics Advocate, Technology advisor

Orthopaedic surgeon and UCSF Professor, leading innovation in arthritis, joint replacement, and medicine–technology integration.

Rafael Grossmann General & Trauma Surgeon

International recognised general and trauma surgeon, pioneering disruptive digital health innovation to transform patient care worldwide.

Mark J Portou
Consultant vascular surgeon

Consultant Vascular Surgeon specialising in diabetic foot, limb ischaemia, wound healing, and advancing multidisciplinary vascular care.

Prof. Nikhil Vasdev
Professor and Chair of Robotic Surgery at the Hertfordshire Medical School

Cancer lead and global mentor, with 1,650+ robotic surgeries, 250 publications, and pioneering research in AI.

Niyati Lobo
Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon

Specialist in bladder cancer, advancing robotic pelvic surgery, Fulbright Scholar, and leader in urology training.

Prof Shafi Ahmed
Multi-award-winning surgeon, educator, and innovator using technology to teach millions globally, the world’s most-watched surgeon.

Prof. Nora Ann Colton
UCL Director of the UCL Global Business School for Health (GBSH)

Academic leader and health economist, founding UCL Global Business School for Health, transforming healthcare education and systems.

Thomas Knox
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, VitVio

CEO and founder driving AI innovations in surgical workflow, efficiency, documentation, and perioperative care orchestration.

Tamara Gall
Consultant Surgeon, Robotics, Digital technology, Innovation

General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon specialising in minimally invasive, robotic, and digital innovation to advance patient care.

Dr Peter Gogalniceanu
Transplant Surgeon, Healthcare Security Consultant, Fulbright Scholar

Transplant surgeon and Harvard Fulbright Scholar, driving healthcare security, crisis leadership and critical infrastructure protection..

Prof. Tas Qureshi
Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon University Hospitals Dorset

Pioneering laparoscopic and robotic surgeon, international trainer, humanitarian, and innovator advancing surgical education and care.

Fiona Myint
Consultant Vascular Surgeon


Professor of Surgery UCL
Co-director of the Harvard Surgical Leadership Program
Former Senior Vice-President RCS England

Josh Burke NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer

NIHR Clinical Lecturer and Chair, RCS England Commission on Technology-Enhanced Surgical Training.

Prof. Deena Harji Associate Professor & Consultant Robotic Surgeon

Robotic surgeon, Innovation Hub co-founder, MedTech advisor, entrepreneur, and global key opinion leader in digital surgery.

Tim Lane
Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon

Former Court of Examiners Chair, past Annals and Urology News Editor-in-Chief, now Editor-in-Chief Surgery International.

Bjoern von Siemens
Caresyntax GmbH Founder, Managing Director

Founder of Caresyntax, a global healthcare leader driving innovation, equity, and investment through transformative technology.

Celia Riga
Head of School, London Surgery NHS England

HOS and UKRI/EPSRC advisor and having previously published in this space.

Nahid Gul FRCOG
 Consultant Gynaecological Robotic & Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgeon

Influential leader, innovator, teacher and BIARGS president: Developed Robotic gynaecological curriculum, advancing surgical education worldwide

Prof. Aymeric Lim
CEO of National University Hospital, Singapore. Distinguished Surgeon driving global surgical innovation and digital transformation

Zubin J Daruwalla

Group Director, Clinical Advisory, NUHS | Lead, Clinical Innovation Advisory, NUH | Senior Orthopaedic Resident Physician, NUH | Healthcare leader blending clinical practice, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic advisory expertise to drive change.

Ryan Kerstein

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | Consultant Plastic Surgeon advancing surgical innovation, AI adoption, and real-world impact through research, leadership, and mentorship.

Prof. Jag Dhanda

Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgeon | Professor of Surgery and Extended Reality in Medicine and Surgery | Founder of VRiMS, delivering global extended reality surgical training to thousands, including UK, Europe, and Africa.

Maria Leiloglou

CEO of Enacuity with the vision to empower surgeons to provide improved outcomes for their patients through the first software-only hyperspectral imaging solution

Lara Zaki

Senior FEI Innovation & Strategy Consultant, Team Consulting

Lara applies cognitive science to early medical device strategy, leading FemTech initiatives to reduce gender health bias.

Prof. Gao Yujia

Assistant Group Chief Technology Officer, National University Health System.

Pioneers mixed reality, 5G, and digital-twin technologies to advance global surgical innovation and education worldwide.

Ekpemi Irune

Consultant Laryngology, Head & Neck, Thyroid and Robotic Surgeon

Specialist in complex and innovative surgery including the application of technology in surgery and training.

Robert L. Masson

Founder & CEO of eXeX

Neurosurgeon and biomedical engineer advancing Surgery Intelligence, and healthy longevity as Founder & CEO of eXeX, while pioneering data-driven optimisation of surgical mastery and patient recovery.

Prof. Danny Goel

Orthopaedic Surgeon, CEO & Founder of PrecisionOS, VR and Data Innovation Leader in Surgical Education

Transforming how surgeons learn through immersive virtual reality, AI, and data-driven experiential learning to advance surgical competency, decision-making, and safe patient care.

The Surgeon Show | Academic Programme

Theatre 1
Tomorrow’s Theatre Today

MORNING SESSIONS
Building the Robotic Future: Access, Evidence and Execution

These sessions brings together global leaders, platform innovators, and experienced NHS consultants to explore the future of robotic surgery, from next-generation technology and industry direction to international adoption and surgical training. Across keynote talks and high-level panels, the focus is on how robotics can be scaled safely, integrated effectively, and taught sustainably within real-world systems. Whether you’re setting up a service, shaping a fellowship, or influencing national strategy, this is where the future of robotics gets mapped.

Join us for a relaxed Arrival Networking Breakfast, where you can enjoy light refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees before the day’s sessions begin.

This keynote will explore groundbreaking innovations in robotic surgery and offer a glimpse into the future technologies set to revolutionise surgical practice.

This high-level panel brings together heads of industry and leaders from the world’s most advanced surgical robotics companies to explore where the field is heading, and what it means for surgeons. Each company will share its vision for the next decade of robotic surgery: modularity, data integration, affordability, and global scalability.

What does surgical robotics look like beyond the UK, and what can we learn from it? In this global panel, leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and the United States share how they’ve expanded access to robotic surgery, scaled training across health systems, and integrated innovation in environments with very different constraints including conflict zones. From national policy to grassroots change, this session explores how global models of robotic adoption can inform smarter, faster, and more equitable implementation in the UK.

Robotic surgery demands more than technical skill, it requires a clear pathway from training to independent practice and, ultimately, to mentorship. In this session, experienced trainers and recent fellows share how to build sustainable robotic training programmes, transition from learner to leader, and create a culture of excellence and safety in robotic surgery. Expect honest discussion on credentialing, mentorship, access to consoles, and the future of training in an expanding robotic landscape.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Intelligent Operating Rooms

These sessions explores the technologies reshaping the surgical environment—from fully integrated, data-rich operating rooms to AI-enhanced robotic systems. With input from global industry leaders, political stakeholders, and surgical innovators, we examine how intelligent platforms, real-time navigation, and smart theatre design are redefining what’s possible in high-performance surgery. Topics include elective recovery, interoperability, workflow optimisation, and the practical role of robotics and AI in meeting both clinical and system-wide demands.

As surgical environments become increasingly complex, the next generation of operating rooms must be intelligent, connected, and adaptable. This session brings together industry leaders and clinical experts to explore the evolution of integrated and hybrid theatres, where imaging, data, and instrumentation converge in real time. Featuring perspectives from industry leaders, the discussion will focus on interoperability, workflow optimisation, and what truly defines a “smart” surgical space.

With the NHS under pressure to deliver high-volume surgery at pace, can robotic platforms be part of the solution, or are they a luxury we can’t afford? This session brings together political leaders, frontline surgical teams, and NHS strategists to explore how robotics fits into elective recovery, workforce planning, and the surgical productivity agenda. From national policy to local delivery, panellists will debate whether robotic surgery can help hit the targets, or risks being sidelined by them.

As robotic platforms become more advanced, artificial intelligence is beginning to enhance not just precision, but perception. This session brings together world-leading experts in computer vision and surgical AI to explore how navigation, image augmentation, and real-time guidance are transforming robotic surgery. From deep learning models to intraoperative decision support, the panel will discuss what’s clinically possible now, what’s on the horizon, and how surgeons should prepare for the intelligent assistance era.

As the show draws to a close, join us for a relaxed reception — a perfect opportunity to wind down, reflect on the day, and connect with fellow attendees.

Theatre 2
Tomorrow’s Technology Today

MORNING SESSIONS
Frontline Innovation

These sessions explores the cutting edge of surgical innovation, from the national agenda to the frontlines of clinical technology. We begin with a keynote from NHS England’s innovation lead, on how to create the conditions for new ideas to thrive safely and at scale. We then move into practical discussions on how artificial intelligence is already influencing surgical decision-making, workflow, and patient outcomes, followed by a forward-looking panel on extended reality—from VR and holography to avatars and immersive surgical education. Across these sessions, the question is clear: how do we adopt, lead, and shape the technologies that are reshaping surgery itself?

Join us for a relaxed Arrival Networking Breakfast, where you can enjoy light refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees before the day’s sessions begin.

The NHS is a dynamic healthcare system that fosters surgical innovation at every stage — from startups to scale-ups and system-wide implementation. This keynote will highlight how emerging technologies are set to transform clinical practice across the entire health system.

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from concept to clinical utility—but how do we integrate it safely and meaningfully into surgical care? This panel brings together international leaders from surgery, MedTech, and health data to explore where AI is already making a difference, from operating room analytics and workflow optimisation to predictive modelling and decision support. Expect real-world use cases, reflections on system readiness, and a candid look at what AI can (and cannot yet) do for surgeons today.

From immersive training and digital twins to intraoperative holography and virtual collaboration, this panel brings together global pioneers redefining what it means to operate, teach, and connect in the digital age. Hear from surgeons and technologists leading the charge in VR, XR, and avatar-based platforms as they explore how extended reality is transforming education, surgical planning, and the very identity of the modern surgeon. This is the frontier where innovation meets imagination, grounded in evidence, driven by purpose.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Commanding the Future: Surgical Leadership in a Changing NHS

As surgery evolves, technologically, organisationally, and politically—the role of the surgical leader is being redefined. This session gathers senior clinical leaders and leadership scholars to examine what it takes to lead effectively in today’s NHS. From managing high-stakes teams to navigating structural change and setting the tone for excellence, the discussion will focus on real-world lessons in influence, resilience, and strategic thinking. Whether building a service, a department, or a legacy, this is leadership beyond the scalpel.

Great surgical care depends not only on technical skill, but on the ability to lead teams, shape systems, and make difficult decisions under pressure. This panel brings together senior consultants and academic leaders to explore the evolving demands of surgical leadership—within the NHS and beyond. From managing multidisciplinary teams and navigating change, to fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, panellists will share lessons from the frontline and the boardroom on what it takes to lead surgery in a complex, modern healthcare environment.

This session brings together surgical innovators harnessing exponential technologies to enhance surgical care. Presentations from pioneering companies will showcase their journeys of adoption and integration within the NHS.

What does it mean to be a surgeon in a digitally enabled world? This panel brings together global thought leaders and frontline innovators to explore how digital tools are reshaping surgical identity, capability, and influence. From data-informed decisions and wearable tech to remote collaboration and surgical avatars, the discussion will examine how digital fluency is becoming a core surgical skill, and what that means for training, leadership, and patient care in the years ahead.

This keynote will explore how emerging technologies are transforming surgical practice — redefining and reimagining the future of surgical care.

The Surgeon Show | Advisory Panel

Supported by an esteemed international advisory panel, The Surgeon Show 2026 is composed of leading professionals in global surgery.

The panels expertise guides both the events educational content and speaker lineup ensuring surgical delegates access the very best and most impactful knowledge.

Rafael Grossmann
General & Trauma Surgeon

Internationally recognised general & trauma surgeon and disruptive digital health innovator.

Prof. Shafi Ahmed
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Multi-award winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator and entrepreneur. He is a 3x TEDx and an international keynote speaker and has delivered over 300 keynotes in 40 countries.

Josh Burke
NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer

Chair, Commission on The Future of Surgery: Technology Enhanced Surgical Training Royal College of Surgeons Of England.

Prof. Deena Harji
Associate Professor & Consultant Robotic Surgeon

Co-Founder and Head of Membership RCSEng Innovation Hub, Industry advisor to several major MedTech companies, KoL in robotic and digital surgery, Robotic entrepreneur.

Tim Lane
Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon

Former Chair of the Court of Examiners and Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of the RCS England and of Urology News. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Surgery International.

Tamara Gall
Consultant Surgeon, Robotics, Digital technology, Innovation

General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon specialising in minimally invasive techniques, with a focus on advancing surgical care through robotics and digital innovation. Committed to integrating the latest technology to improve outcomes and deliver exceptional patient care.

Prof. Stefano Bini
Academic Surgeon, Sensor/AI researcher, Digital Orthopaedics Advocate, Technology advisor

Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthritis and joint replacement. Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Professor and Chief Technology Officer at UCSF, where he leads innovation at the intersection of medicine and technology.

CURATED CONTENT

We believe the quality of conversation depends on who’s in the room. Our attendees include:

  • Consultant Surgeons
  • NHS Management Teams in Surgery
  • Associate Specialists
  • Procurement
  • Surgical Innovators
  • Advisors and Strategists
  • Private Providers

Senior representatives from regulatory and funding bodies. Every attendee is kindly invited for their ability to influence, implement, or invest in the future of surgical care.

What To Expect at the surgeon show

Technology That Matters

 

Not demos—decisions.

We spotlight the tools changing the way you operate: robotics, VR & AR, advanced imaging, surgical AI, navigational surgery, wearables, and new devices. Get real insights into what’s coming, what works, and what’s worth your time (and budget).

The Big Picture

 

From NHS policy to private practice.

Sessions dive into the forces reshaping surgery: digital records, procurement strategy, new commissioning models, and the evolving role of the consultant. Whether you’re running a team, growing a service, or building a business, this is where the strategic conversation starts.

Leadership in the Real World

 

The surgeon beyond the scalpel.

Leadership is more than titles. We explore managing theatre teams, negotiating with execs, shaping culture, and building influence—plus sessions on private work, expert witness roles, and what it takes to thrive in today’s hybrid career landscape

GROUND-BREAKING
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Tomorrow’s Theatre Today

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Digital Surgery

  • Virtual Reality

  • 3D Printing

  • Robotics

Tomorrow’s Technology Today

  • Surgical AI Navigation

  • Surgical Leadership
  • Surgical Innovations
  • Global Surgery
  • The Digital Surgeon

This Event is Curated for Senior Surgical Leaders

The Surgery Show is an exclusive forum designed to bring together the most experienced voices in surgical leadership—consultant surgeons, surgical directors, chief medical officers, and senior hospital executives shaping the future of surgery.

To ensure the highest value for all attendees, delegate places are reserved for those in senior leadership roles. If you are not sure whether this event is the right fit for your current position, we still welcome your interest and invite you to reach out to our team for a conversation.

We’re grateful for your engagement and appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain the event’s focus and value for all participants.

SURGEON SHOW NEWS

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How to Find the Surgeon Show 2026

The Surgeon Show 2026 takes place at The Minster Building, an impressive venue in the heart of London’s bustling financial district. With its prime central location and excellent transport links, The Minster Building is the perfect setting for The Surgeon Show 2026.

Getting to the SURGEON Show

By Tube
Just a 5-minute walk from Bank Underground Station, offering access via the Central, Northern, Waterloo & City, and DLR lines.

By Train
Fenchurch Street (6 minutes on foot) and London Bridge (12 minutes on foot) provide excellent rail connections.

By Bus
Routes 15, 25, 133, and 344 stop within a short walk of the venue.

By Car
Public transport is recommended, but parking is available at NCP London Fenchurch Street and Tower Hill car parks.

By Tube
Just a 5-minute walk from Bank Underground Station, offering access via the Central, Northern, Waterloo & City, and DLR lines.

By Train
Fenchurch Street (6 minutes on foot) and London Bridge (12 minutes on foot) provide excellent rail connections.

By Bus
Routes 15, 25, 133, and 344 stop within a short walk of the venue.

By Car
Public transport is recommended, but parking is available at NCP London Fenchurch Street and Tower Hill car parks.

The Minster Building

SURGEON SHOW VENUE

The Minster Building,
21 Mincing Lane,
City of London,
LONDON
EC3R 7AG

For industry participation options please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)7398 128 660
Email: andy@surgery.international

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