The Surgeon Show 2026, taking place on Friday 20 February 2026 at The Minster Building, Central London, has announced the appointment of its international advisory panel of renowned surgical leaders and innovators.
Unlike traditional conferences, The Surgeon Show is a curated, invitation-only summit designed exclusively for senior surgical leaders - consultant surgeons, surgical directors, chief medical officers, and senior hospital executives.
The newly appointed advisory panel brings together some of the most influential voices in global surgery. Their expertise will shape both the educational content and the speaker line-up, ensuring the summit delivers cutting-edge insights directly relevant to senior leaders.
It includes:
Rafael Grossmann – General & Trauma Surgeon
Internationally recognised surgeon and disruptive digital health innovator.
Professor Shafi Ahmed – Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Multi-award-winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator, and entrepreneur. A three-time TEDx and international keynote speaker, he has delivered more than 300 talks across 40 countries.
Professor Deena Harji – Associate Professor & Consultant Robotic Surgeon
Co-Founder and Head of Membership at the RCSEng Innovation Hub, industry advisor to leading MedTech companies, recognised thought leader in robotic and digital surgery, and robotic entrepreneur.
Tim Lane – Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon
Former Chair of the Court of Examiners, Editor-in-Chief of Annals of the RCS England and Urology News, and current Editor-in-Chief of Surgery International.
Tamara Gall – Consultant Surgeon (Robotics, Digital Technology, Innovation)
General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon specialising in minimally invasive techniques, committed to advancing surgical care through robotics and digital innovation.
Professor Stefano Bini – Academic Surgeon, Sensor/AI Researcher, Digital Orthopaedics Advocate
Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in arthritis and joint replacement, Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Professor and Chief Technology Officer at UCSF, leading innovation at the intersection of medicine and technology.
Josh Burke – NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer
Chair of the Commission on The Future of Surgery: Technology Enhanced Surgical Training, Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Delegate places at The Surgeon Show are reserved for those in senior leadership positions to ensure the event’s focus and value. From the operating theatres of the future to the impact of AI and robotics on today’s practice, the summit will encourage open and honest discussions on the issues that matter most to modern surgery.
Commenting on the panel’s launch, Professor Shafi Ahmed said: “The Surgeon Show is about creating a space where surgical leaders can have meaningful, honest conversations about the future of our profession. By bringing together a panel of global experts and innovators, we’re ensuring this event is not just another conference, but a transformative experience that will help shape the next era of surgery.”
Taking place at The Minster Building, The Surgeon Show 2026 promises to be a defining moment for surgical leadership.
View the event and the conference agenda here:
