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 in Central London.
This invitation-only summit brings together the UK’s and the world’s most influential surgical leaders for a day of focussed conversation, collaboration, and innovation.
“The Surgeon Show is more than an event, it’s a movement,” says Professor Shafi Ahmed, multi-award-winning surgeon, educator, and global innovator.
“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.”
The 2026 programme features a remarkable roster of speakers whose expertise spans clinical excellence, leadership, research, and innovation:
• Stella Vig – National Medical Director for Secondary Care, NHS England, and National Clinical Director for Elective Care.
• Dan Stoyanov – Professor of Robot Vision at UCL and Chief Scientist at Medtronic.
• Prof. Stefano Bini – UCSF Professor and global advocate for digital orthopaedics.
• Rafael Grossmann – Internationally recognised general and trauma surgeon, and digital health pioneer.
• Prof. Nikhil Vasdev – Chair of Robotic Surgery at Hertfordshire Medical School.
• Prof. Nora Ann Colton – Founding Director, UCL Global Business School for Health.
• Prof. Aymeric Lim – CEO, National University Hospital Singapore.
• Prof. Tas Qureshi – Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, University Hospitals Dorset.
• Professor Jag Dhanda – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, and Founder of VRiMS, advancing surgical training through extended reality.
• Nahid Gul FRCOG – BIARGS President and global pioneer in robotic gynaecological surgery.
• Bjoern von Siemens – Founder of Caresyntax, transforming surgical care through data and technology.
• Lara Zaki, Senior FEI Innovation & Strategy Consultant, Team Consulting
They will be joined by leading consultants, academics, and entrepreneurs including Deena Harji, Fiona Myint, Josh Burke, Niyati Lobo, Ryan Kerstein, Dmitri Nepogodiev, Tamara Gall, and Maria Leiloglou - each bringing fresh perspectives on how innovation is reshaping surgical care and education.
Unlike traditional conferences, The Surgeon Show is curated and conversational. Every session encourages participation, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and practical insight into how technology and teamwork are transforming surgical practice today.
Themes for 2026 include:
• The future operating theatre - integrating robotics, navigation, AI, and immersive technologies.
• Digital ethics and data-driven care - ensuring patient safety in an AI-enabled world.
• Training and mentorship in the modern era - reimagining how surgeons learn and lead.
Created to unite and inspire the surgical community, The Surgeon Show is the summit for consultants, clinical directors, policymakers, and innovators shaping the next era of surgical care.
The 2026 event will take place on Friday, 20 February at The Minster Building, Central London.
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