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Anaesthetics · Annual Conference

Anaesthetic Updates September 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Dates22–24 Sept 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£320
FormatHybrid option
RCoA Anaesthetic Updates is a three-day hybrid conference covering clinical practice, innovation, critical care, pain management and current best anaesthetic practice.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 28 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingHybrid attendance includes in-person networking at 30 Euston Square and…View detail

Hybrid attendance includes in-person networking at 30 Euston Square and live online/on-demand access.

Research ValueThe programme is update-focused rather than an abstract conference; no…View detail

The programme is update-focused rather than an abstract conference; no submission route was visible.

Trainee RelevanceTrainee/MTI and student/foundation rates are published, with online attendance available…View detail

Trainee/MTI and student/foundation rates are published, with online attendance available for lower-cost access.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
General anaesthesia updatesPatient safety and major traumaPain and regional anaesthesiaGeriatrics and perioperative medicineObstetrics and ethicsSustainability and practical updates
09:10
Registration and refreshments
09:50
Introduction
Dr Prasad Lanka
09:55
Preop assessment dilemmas and management
Professor Akihiro Suzuki
10:20
Pharmacogenomics in anaesthesia
Dr Ned Gilbert-Kawai
11:20
Patient safety updates
Dr Mary Brindle
12:10
Lessons and updates from battlefield polytrauma management
Jason R. Gillihan
13:50
Sex and gender difference in pain and pain management
Dr Athmaja Thottungal
14:15
College Update
Dr Claire Shannon
14:40
Updates in regional anaesthesia
Prof Jeff Gadsden
15:40
Updates on postop VTE prophylaxis
16:05
Newer drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care
Dr Pratik Sinha
16:30
Updates of mechanism of anaesthesia
Professor Hugh Hemmings
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
PA
Professor Akihiro Suzuki
Preop assessment dilemmas and management
DN
Dr Ned Gilbert-Kawai
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacogenomics in anaesthesia
DM
Dr Mary Brindle
Canada
Patient safety updates
JR
Jason R. Gillihan
Washington University in St. Louis
Lessons and updates from battlefield polytrauma management
DA
Dr Athmaja Thottungal
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust
Sex and gender difference in pain and pain management
PJ
Prof Jeff Gadsden
Duke University Medical Center
Updates in regional anaesthesia
DP
Dr Pratik Sinha
Washington University, St Louis
Newer drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care
PH
Professor Hugh Hemmings
New York
Updates of mechanism of anaesthesia
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
Submission Specifications
Notes
The event page and public booking page describe a CPD/update meeting, programme and pricing, but do not publish abstract, poster, oral presentation, categories, deadline or submission specifications.
Status
No abstract or poster submission route visible.
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £320
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£680
Standard registration£800
Trainee / IMT£320
Medical student£160
Dates & deadlines1 key date
22 Sept 2026 · 56 days
Conference begins
Venue & travel30 Euston Square and online · London
By Train30 Euston Square is close to major central London rail and Underground connections.
AccommodationRCoA lists preferential accommodation options nearby, including Holiday Inn Bloomsbury and Grange Hotels.
Venue Details30 Euston Square, London, with online attendance.
MedicMess tips5 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Use RCOA15 during registration for the advertised 15% in-person discount if eligible.
  • The event page says mixed in-person and online attendance must be booked by phone.
  • No abstract route was visible; treat this as CPD/update attendance rather than a presentation opportunity.
  • The public booking page lists one-day, two-day and all-days online and in-person rates.
  • A £20 per day low/middle-income country online rate is available by email eligibility check.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 is a three-day RCoA hybrid meeting at 30 Euston Square and online. The source describes it as an update on anaesthesia, critical care and pain management, with expert-led lectures on evidence, practice updates, policy changes, innovation and future issues in anaesthetic practice. It is suitable for anaesthetists from newly qualified doctors through to consultants, and offers 15 anticipated CPD credits. The programme is visible on the RCoA page and includes themed sessions on general anaesthesia, safety and major trauma, pain, regional anaesthesia, geriatrics, obstetrics, ethics, perioperative medicine and sustainability, with discussion and Q&A blocks. No abstract, poster or oral presentation route was published on the event page or booking page. Public booking prices list full three-day in-person non-member attendance at £800, trainee/MTI at £320 and student/foundation doctor at £160; online full-event rates are lower, and one-day/two-day rates are also available. A 15% in-person discount code is advertised, and RCoA lists a £20 per day online LMIC rate by email eligibility check.

Frequently asked
When is Anaesthetic Updates September 2026?
Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 takes place 22–24 Sept 2026 in 30 Euston Square and online, London.
Where is Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 held?
Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 is held at 30 Euston Square and online, London, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
How much does Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 cost?
Registration is £320 for trainees, £800 standard.
Is Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — Anaesthetic Updates September 2026 is CPD accredited (15 CPD points).