The conference will offer delegates the opportunity to explore the latest surgical innovations and research as well as cutting-edge Defence science and technology from a broad array of research disciplines and is designed to maximise opportunities for building connections and generating new ideas. It will be themed by challenge area, rather than by surgical subspecialty or scientific discipline. Confirmed attendance already includes, UK and international civilian, Regular and Reserve Force representatives, medical and non-medical, science, engineering, Command, Government and NHS management teams.

The demand for tickets is anticipated to be high and early registration is strongly encouraged.

Highly interactive for both delegates attending in person and those online it will not only explore current delivery of surgical care but areas of potential improvement looking to next-generation and generation-after-next solutions.

Themes will include prevention and protection from injuries that might normally result in a surgical intervention, detection of injury including sensory, innovative ways to support the surgical teams’ handling of cognitive load, deployed and global healthcare delivery, academic collaboration and how to support the surgical care needs of Defence specialist groups.

Other sessions will investigate innovative ways to support research delivered by early career surgeons, scientists, and allied teams, including the skills and self-awareness needed to maximise collaboration.

Day 1 will conclude with a fabulous dinner in the White Tower with special guest speakers and awards (separate registration required). Day 2 will end with a family programme of interactive STEM activities for all and afternoon tea.

CPD Accreditation requested.

Program (please note this is subject to change)

Day 1 – 7th July 2022

08:30–09:15 Registration, tea & coffee.

09:15–09:30 Welcome

09:30–10:15 Table Top Activity

10:15-11:45 Theme: Protection To Prevent

11:45–12:00 Coffee with virtual posters

12:00–12:45 Theme 2: Occupational Psychology

12:45–13:30 Lunch with virtual posters

13:30–14:00 Theme 2: Psychology Wrap Up

14:00 -15:30 Theme 3: Sensory Health & Cognitive Overload

15:30–16:00 Coffee with virtual posters

16:00–16:45 Flash Talks (including prize presentations)

16:45–17:00 Closing remarks

18:30 Canape Reception

19:15 Guest Dinner Night, in the White Tower - separate registration required

Day 2 – 8th July 2022

08:30–09:00 Registration, tea & coffee etc

09:00–10:30 Theme 4: Global Surgery

10:30–11:00 Coffee with virtual posters

11:00–12:00 Theme 5: Academic Collaboration & your Career

12:00–13:00 Theme 6: Surgical & Scientific Support to Specialists

13:00–13:45 Lunch with virtual posters

13:45–14:00 Closing remarks & prizes

14:00-15:15 Family Programme, STEM Activities

15:15-16:00 Afternoon Tea

With many thanks to our generous conference sponsors: