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14th AFSRA Annual Conference in collaboration with RA-UK 2026

Organised by the African Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy (AFSRA) with Regional Anaesthesia United Kingdom (RA-UK)
Dates13–14 Nov 2026
LocationCairo, Egypt
The 14th AFSRA Annual Conference, delivered with RA-UK, takes place at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis on 13-14 November 2026 with scientific sessions, regional anaesthesia and POCUS teaching, chronic-pain workshops and an abstract route.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 31 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingA joint AFSRA/RA-UK international meeting with faculty promoted from the…View detail

A joint AFSRA/RA-UK international meeting with faculty promoted from the UK, Egypt, France, Romania and the United States.

Research ValueA current abstract portal is public, but the deadline and…View detail

A current abstract portal is public, but the deadline and detailed submission form are behind account sign-in and no public word limit, structure, categories or publication outcome is stated.

Trainee RelevanceHands-on workshop content and a lower scientific-only registration option are…View detail

Hands-on workshop content and a lower scientific-only registration option are published, but no trainee or student price is listed and UK attendees must budget for international travel.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Regional anaesthesia techniquesAcute and chronic pain managementPatient safetyRegional anaesthesia and point-of-care ultrasound
Workshop
Lumbar spine and pelvic injections
Workshop
Caudal epidural and piriformis injections
Workshop
Hip injections and meralgia paraesthetica
Workshop
Knee injections
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
NH
Nat Haslam
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
AM
Alan Macfarlane
University of Glasgow
MS
Maria Sebastian
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
DH
David Hewson
University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
AB
Anissa Belbachir
René Descartes University, Paris V
NB
Nav Bahal
Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire
JW
Jonathan Womack
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
TA
Toby Ashken
University College London Hospitals
AT
Athmaja Thottungal
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Chronic pain workshop
SW
Simeon West
University College London Hospitals
DD
Dan-Sebastian Dîrzu
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Chronic pain workshop
JF
Jenny Ferry
South Wales, UK
SN
Samer Narouze
United States
Chronic pain workshop
KK
Kiran Koneti
United Kingdom
Chronic pain workshop
AZ
Ahmed Zaghloul
Egypt
Chronic pain workshop
CG
Christopher Gharibo
United States
Chronic pain workshop
ME
Mamdouh Elshahat
Egypt
Chronic pain workshop
ZE
Ziad Elbagoury
Egypt
Chronic pain workshop
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
Submission Specifications
Status
Public presentation-portal sign-in and new-account entry point available
Public Specification Note
The detailed form and specifications are login-gated; no account was created and no facts were inferred.
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines
Early-bird registration1 Jul 2026Checked 31 Aug 2026
Closed
Official page ↗
Abstract deadlineNot announced yetChecked 31 Aug 2026
Awaiting announcement
Official page ↗
Conference timeline1 key date
13 Nov 2026
Conference begins
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • The current public venue is InterContinental Cairo Semiramis; an older RA-UK detail page still names Hilton Cairo Grand Nile.
  • Fees are published in USD and the full tier table is preserved in the source extraction.
  • The abstract portal is live, but detailed specifications and the closing date are not public without sign-in.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

This two-day meeting is for anaesthetists, pain specialists and clinicians who use regional anaesthesia. AFSRA's current conference microsite and graphics identify it as the 14th annual conference, held with RA-UK at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis on 13-14 November 2026. The public themes cover regional anaesthesia techniques, acute and chronic pain management and patient safety.

Public workshop material lists regional anaesthesia and point-of-care ultrasound teaching, plus chronic-pain stations covering lumbar and pelvic injections, caudal epidural and piriformis injections, hip and knee injections, cervical nerve roots and stellate ganglion, cervical facet and occipital nerve work, shoulder and groin injections, and upper-limb entrapment therapy. The faculty promoted by the organisers includes clinicians from the UK, France, Romania, Egypt and the United States.

Abstract submission is available through the official EventsAir presentation portal. The public landing page allows sign-in or account creation, but it does not disclose a deadline, word limit, required structure, categories, presenter obligations or publication outcome; those fields have therefore been left unknown rather than inferred.

Registration is priced in USD. Through 1 July the published non-Egyptian full rate was $420, the Egyptian rate $350 and scientific-only access $120. From 2 July those rates are $450, $370 and $150; from 1 October/on-site they are $470, $400 and $150. Full registration includes the syllabus, attendance certificate and meals on both days. No trainee or student rate is publicly listed.

Frequently asked
When is 14th AFSRA Annual Conference in collaboration with RA-UK 2026?
14th AFSRA Annual Conference in collaboration with RA-UK 2026 takes place 13–14 Nov 2026 in InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, Cairo.
Where is 14th AFSRA Annual Conference in collaboration with RA-UK 2026 held?
14th AFSRA Annual Conference in collaboration with RA-UK 2026 is held at InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, Cairo, Egypt.
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