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BAETS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

Organised by the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
Dates8–9 Oct 2026
VenueCKF13 Centrum Konferencyjne, ul. Fabryczna 13, 31-553 Kraków
CityKraków, Poland
The 46th BAETS Annual Scientific Meeting in Kraków, a joint British and Polish endocrine surgery meeting with oral, poster and video presentations, BJS Prize Session and trainee/AHP activity.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Endocrine and thyroid surgeons, trainees, allied health professionals and researchers with interests in thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery.
Networking
Joint British-Polish endocrine surgery meeting with gala dinner at Wieliczka Salt Mine and cross-border society collaboration.
Research Value
Abstract, oral, poster and video presentation opportunities are advertised, including BJS Prize and free-paper sessions.
Trainee Relevance
The programme includes a parallel trainee session and a specific trainee/SAS specialty doctor registration tier.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Endocrine and thyroid surgeons, trainees, allied health professionals and researchers with interests in thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery.
Networking
Joint British-Polish endocrine surgery meeting with gala dinner at Wieliczka Salt Mine and cross-border society collaboration.
Research Value
Abstract, oral, poster and video presentation opportunities are advertised, including BJS Prize and free-paper sessions.
Trainee Relevance
The programme includes a parallel trainee session and a specific trainee/SAS specialty doctor registration tier.
Programme Highlights
11:45
Workshop
Pre-congress live thyroid and parathyroid surgery workshop
Marcin Barczyński; Aleksander Konturek
15:30
Workshop
RFA thermal ablation of thyroid tumours hands-on workshop
Keynote Speakers
FE
Fiona Eatock
BAETS
Welcome Address / Closing Address
MB
Marcin Barczyński
Polish Club of Endocrine Surgeons
Welcome Address / workshop chair / BJS Lecture introduction
AK
Aleksander Konturek
Krakow, Poland
Pre-conference live surgery workshop chair
Keynote
QY
Quan Yang-Duh
San Francisco, USA
BJS Lecture: Innovation and Mentorship in Endocrine Surgery: Lessons from Four Decades of Progress
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 21 June 2026
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Adrenal Incidentalomas
Parathyroid Disease
GEP-NENs
Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Surgical Education in Endocrine Surgery

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submission deadline is midnight Sunday 21 June 2026.
  • Submitting authors should expect outcome notification by 10 July 2026.
  • Registration requires an account on the SympoMed site.
  • The pre-conference workshops on 7 October require separate registration and have limited places.
  • Registration fees are listed in PLN, not GBP; check conversion and reimbursement rules before claiming study budget.
Key Deadlines
21 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
8 Oct 2026 · 93 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
AccommodationThe microsite includes an accommodation information section, but hotel details were not visible in the captured text.
Venue DetailsCKF13 Centrum Konferencyjne, ul. Fabryczna 13, 31-553 Kraków, Poland.
Social ProgrammeGala dinner at Wieliczka Salt Mine; participation is optional and carries an additional fee.
Registration CurrencyRegistration packages are listed in PLN, so GBP fee fields were left null.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyEndocrine Surgery
Organising societyBritish Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationCKF13 Centrum Konferencyjne, ul. Fabryczna 13, 31-553 Kraków, Kraków
The Complete Guide to the BAETS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

BAETS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting is the 46th annual conference of the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, taking place at CKF13 Centrum Konferencyjne in Kraków on 8-9 October 2026. The meeting is a joint event with the Polish Club of Endocrine Surgeons, the Section of Endocrine Surgery of the Association of Polish Surgeons and the Section of Surgery of the Polish Society of Endocrinology. The scientific programme focuses on differentiated thyroid cancer, adrenal incidentalomas, parathyroid disease, GEP-NENs, and artificial intelligence, simulation and surgical education in endocrine surgery. It includes free-paper sessions, posters, a BJS Prize Session, video submissions with audience voting, a BAETS AGM and parallel trainee/allied health professional sessions. Abstract submission is open via the Hg3 portal, with a midnight deadline on Sunday 21 June 2026 and outcome notification by 10 July 2026. The microsite lists registration packages in PLN, including BAETS/PCES consultant member, affiliate member, non-member consultant/SAS specialist, trainee/SAS specialty doctor and medical student rates; these have been recorded in extraction notes rather than GBP fee fields. The gala dinner is at Wieliczka Salt Mine and carries an additional fee.