Anaesthetics · Annual Conference
Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026
Organised by the Association of Anaesthetists
Dates16–18 Sept 2026
LocationLiverpool, UK
Trainee£560
CPD30 points
Three-day Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress in Liverpool with more than 30 hours of CPD, four learning streams, workshops, ePosters, exhibition, wellbeing facilities and networking. The scientific programme includes keynote sessions, clinical updates, resident-focused content, poster/oral presentation opportunities and social events.
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Dr Robert BaxterProgrammeSchedule and session highlights＋
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts＋
Keynote
PV
Prof Vivian Ip
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Beyond net zero: building climate resilient anaesthesia
Keynote
PD
Prof Dame Lesley Regan
Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, London
Closing the gender health gap - why optimising women's health benefits everyone in society
Keynote
DR
Dr Richard Duggins
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
The burnout cliff in anaesthesia: and how we step back from it
AbstractsClosed · 6 May 2026＋
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 6 May 2026
What You Can Submit
oral presentationePosterposter discussion
Submission Specifications
Formatting
Title in sentence case; section headings in bold sentence case with no trailing full stop or colon; one paragraph only for each section; single line space between paragraphs.
Review Process
Submitted abstracts undergo blind peer review by a shortlisting panel; decisions are final with no appeals or resubmission after rejection. Board/Education Committee members and faculty are excluded from assessing or chairing/judging sessions containing abstracts they co-authored.
Co Author Limit
The PDF guidance states a maximum of six co-authors is permitted per abstract and that omitted co-authors will not be cited in any publication.
Reference Format
References must be searchable, cited in the text as [1] or [1, 2], journal titles written in full, volume/year/page numbers included, and no superscript references.
Scoring Framework
Audit/QI, case report/series, original research, survey and education/training abstracts are scored across four 1-5 domains out of 20. WSM-only NELA Trainee Poster abstracts are scored out of 25 across clarity, improved care, multidisciplinary involvement, use of local NELA data and QI methodology.
Image Requirements
One image may be used instead of a table; caption below the image; jpeg, tif or gif only; maximum 500KB; Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other unsupported formats are not accepted; low-quality images may be rejected during publication.
Table Requirements
One editable table may be used instead of an image; use the insert-table function, caption above the table, maximum 12 rows recommended for legibility, parametric data as mean (SD), non-parametric data as median (IQR [range]).
Pdf Guidance Checked
Association online abstract submission process guidance PDF updated January 2026 was checked on 2026-08-04.
Registration Condition
Acceptance is conditional on at least one author registering to attend in person; abstracts with no registered author by the deadline are withdrawn from the programme.
Publication Clarification
Accepted abstracts can be published in the online supplement of Anaesthesia if not already published elsewhere. Previously presented but unpublished work may still be eligible with declaration; work already or soon to be published in another journal/programme/online source cannot be double-published by the Association. Case reports accepted for Anaesthesia or Anaesthesia Reports cannot be submitted to an Association meeting.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Audit and Quality Improvement (QI)
SAS audit prize
Case reports
Education and training
Original research
Surveys
Roddie McNicol Patient Safety prize
Green Star Award
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £560＋
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Early bird registration | £650 |
| Standard (consultant) | £985 |
| Trainee | £560 |
| Medical student | £80 |
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines＋
Previously recorded cutoff; current official booking remains open20 Jul 2026Checked 24 Aug 2026
Closed
Official page ↗Conference timeline2 key dates＋
6 May 2026
Abstract submission deadline
16 Sept 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelLiverpool Experience Campus (LEX), formerly ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP · Liverpool＋
RailJames Street station is about a 10-minute walk; Liverpool Lime Street connects with national services.
VenueACC Liverpool / Liverpool Experience Campus, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP
AccommodationThe organiser links discounted accommodation options from the venue/travel page.
MedicMess tips4 practical tips＋
MedicMess Tips
- Book by 20 July 2026 for early member rates.
- Resident member 3-day ticket is listed at £475 early booking; medical student member 1-day ticket is £80.
- Accepted abstract authors or co-authors must register and attend in person.
- Use the full scientific programme page to plan across the four parallel streams.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing＋
Annual Congress 2026 is the Association of Anaesthetists flagship three-day educational meeting, taking place 16-18 September 2026 at Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX), formerly ACC Liverpool. The programme is unusually complete for a scrape source: it lists registration, keynote sessions, four parallel streams, clinical and non-clinical workshops, ePoster viewing, shortlisted ePoster presentations, resident-focused content, networking drinks and a conference dinner. Named sessions include climate-resilient anaesthesia, procurement, sickle cell practice, obstetric anaesthesia, trauma simulation, ethics, hierarchy and psychological safety, SAS pathways, transfer medicine, inclusivity and women’s health. Abstract submissions closed at 23:59 on 6 May 2026, with accepted work eligible for oral presentation or ePoster display, publication in the online supplement of Anaesthesia or Anaesthesia Reports, and cash prizes. Booking is live; early member booking runs until 20 July 2026. Member prices shown on the source are £650 for a 3-day ticket, £475 for resident members and £80 for medical student members for a 1-day ticket.
Frequently asked
- When is Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026?
- Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 takes place 16–18 Sept 2026 in Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX), formerly ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP, Liverpool.
- Where is Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 held?
- Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 is held at Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX), formerly ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP, Liverpool, UK.
- What is the abstract submission deadline for Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026?
- The abstract submission deadline for Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 (6 May 2026) has passed.
- How much does Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 cost?
- Registration is £560 for trainees, £985 standard.
- Is Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 CPD accredited?
- Yes — Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026 is CPD accredited (30 CPD points).
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