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British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Organised by the British Trauma Society
Dates17–19 Nov 2026
LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
Trainee£220
Abstracts14 Sept 2026
The British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 is a multidisciplinary trauma meeting in Birmingham with pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers, scientific sessions, oral presentations and a conference dinner.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 20 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe main meeting includes professional networking and a dinner/social on…View detail

The main meeting includes professional networking and a dinner/social on 18 November from 19:15 until late.

Research ValueEligible work includes audits, reviews, meta-analysis, case reports/series and original…View detail

Eligible work includes audits, reviews, meta-analysis, case reports/series and original research designs; abstracts are graded for oral podium or poster presentation, with prizes up to GBP500.

Trainee RelevanceNon-consultants/AHP Band 6+ and students/AHP Band 1-5 have dedicated one-day…View detail

Non-consultants/AHP Band 6+ and students/AHP Band 1-5 have dedicated one-day and full-conference tiers; oral podium, poster walk and prize routes are available.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Chest injury managementHaemorrhage control in polytraumaGenito-urinary injury in pelvic fracturesTrauma research and free papersSurgical and emergency trauma skillsMedicolegal trauma practiceMultidisciplinary trauma networking
08:30
Workshop
SETS (Surgical and Emergency Trauma Skills) Course
Faculty led by Professor Ian Pallister
08:30
Workshop
Medicolegal Masterclass
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
PC
Professor Ceri Elisabeth Battle, PhD
Morriston Hospital; Swansea University Medical School; South Wales Trauma Network; Swansea Trials Unit
Managing chest injuries
Keynote
PK
Professor Karim Brohi, FRCS, FRCA
LondonTIER; Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry; Barts Health NHS Trust; North East London and Essex Trauma Network
Evaluation of modern techniques of haemorrhage control in polytrauma
Keynote
PF
Professor Fiona Lecky
University of Sheffield; Salford Royal Hospital; Trauma Audit and Research Network; University of Manchester
Keynote
MP
Mr Patrick Gordon
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; University of Leeds
Controversies in early and late management of genito-urinary injuries in pelvic fractures
AbstractsOpen · 14 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 14 September 2026
What You Can Submit
oral podiumposterposter walkaudit/QIPnarrative reviewsystematic reviewmeta-analysiscase report/case seriescase-control studycohort studyrandomised controlled trial
Submission Specifications
Consent
Required confirmations cover authorship, indefinite storage for meeting purposes, use of recordings/images by BTS, and contact about this and future events.
Deadline
Applications close at midnight on 14 September 2026.
Structure
Title, Introduction, Aim(s), Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Word Limit
Maximum 500 words.
Edit Window
The form introduction says provisional abstracts may be changed until 15 September 2026; a later note says updates continue until 14 September.
Eligibility
Medical and surgical professionals, allied healthcare practitioners and students working across trauma care.
Study Types
Single-loop audit, closed-loop audit, narrative review, systematic review, meta-analysis, case report/case series, case-control study, cohort study, randomised controlled trial, or other.
Figures Tables
No figure, table or reference allowance is stated on the public form.
Learning Point
Separate statement of maximum 50 words explaining the new learning or information; it is not marked with the abstract and should not repeat the conclusion.
Submission Method
Public Google Form; all sections are required.
Author Requirements
Provide the presenting author's grade and institution, full author order, co-author names/institutions, and contact details for presenting and co-authors.
Presentation Selection
Authors choose oral podium, poster presentation, or either. Highest-graded abstracts are offered oral podium slots; leading posters enter a poster walk and the best three are invited to the podium for the poster prize.
Sample Size Requirement
State the number of patients/subjects, or for a review the number of final papers included.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Basic sciences
Haemorrhage / coagulation / TXA / VTE / haematology
Radiology
Technology / AI
Simulation
Trauma systems
Education
Pre-hospital and / or mass casualty
Military
Emergency medicine
Anaesthetics
General and vascular surgery
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery
Plastic surgery
Neurosurgery
Maxillofacial surgery
ENT surgery
Urological surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Surgery - other
Physiotherapy / occupational therapy / rehabilitation
Nursing
Medicolegal
Other
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £220
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£299.25
Standard (consultant)£315
Trainee£220
Medical student£165
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline14 Sept 2026Checked 20 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
14 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
17 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelLibrary of Birmingham (17 November workshops) and Birmingham Repertory Theatre (18-19 November ASM) · Birmingham
By BusThe venue recommends using the Transport for West Midlands journey planner.
By CarUse B1 2EP for sat nav. Birmingham Rep is inside Birmingham's Clean Air Zone.
By TramLibrary tram stop is directly opposite the venues on Centenary Square.
ParkingThere is no onsite parking. Nearby options listed by the venue include Q-Park Brindleyplace, Q-Park Mailbox, Utilita Arena, Tennant Street and Holliday Street; allow extra time when the arena or Symphony Hall has a major event.
By TrainBirmingham New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations are each under one mile from Birmingham Rep, with taxi ranks at every station.
AccessibilityThe Box Office entrance provides level access. Very limited Blue Badge parking is available outside Brindley Drive car park and on Cambridge Street.
Venue DetailsThe 17 November workshops are at the Library of Birmingham; the 18-19 November ASM is at Birmingham Rep. The venues are attached/adjacent in Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2EP.
MedicMess tips5 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract applications close at midnight on 14 September 2026; the introduction says provisional abstracts may be edited until 15 September.
  • Use a maximum of 500 words for the structured abstract and a separate maximum 50-word learning-point statement.
  • The live non-member checkout shows current sale prices that differ from the listing's advertised 10% reduction; use the exact checkout tier relevant to you.
  • SETS and the Medicolegal Masterclass are capacity-limited and are repeatedly flagged as likely to sell out.
  • The dinner/social runs from 19:15 until late on 18 November; the venue is still TBC and the stated dress code is smart casual, with shirts requested for men.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 runs in Birmingham from 17 to 19 November. The first day contains two pre-conference workshops at the Library of Birmingham: SETS (Surgical and Emergency Trauma Skills), led by Professor Ian Pallister, and a Medicolegal Masterclass. The main ASM is at Birmingham Rep on 18-19 November, with keynote talks, scientific sessions, free papers, professional networking and prizegiving. The detailed timetable is still being created, but four keynote speakers and three named clinical themes are public. Abstracts close at midnight on 14 September 2026. The live form requires a structured abstract of no more than 500 words using Title, Introduction, Aim(s), Methods, Results and Conclusions, plus a separate 50-word learning-point statement. Eligible work includes single- and closed-loop audit, narrative and systematic reviews, meta-analysis, case reports or series, and case-control, cohort or randomised studies. Authors choose oral podium, poster, or either; top abstracts receive podium slots, leading posters enter a poster walk and prizes reach £500. The form requests full author order, affiliations and contact details, with authorship, storage, image/recording and future-contact consents. Non-member standard full-conference prices are £315 consultant, £220 non-consultant/AHP Band 6+ and £165 student/AHP Band 1-5. Current sale prices are £299.25, £209 and £156.50 respectively, and a virtual full-conference ticket is £104.50 sale (£110 regular). One-day tickets and workshop add-ons are also available. No general registration closing date, CPD total or abstract publication outlet is currently stated.

Frequently asked
When is British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026?
British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 takes place 17–19 Nov 2026 in Library of Birmingham (17 November workshops) and Birmingham Repertory Theatre (18-19 November ASM), Birmingham.
Where is British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 held?
British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 is held at Library of Birmingham (17 November workshops) and Birmingham Repertory Theatre (18-19 November ASM), Birmingham, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does British Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 cost?
Registration is £220 for trainees, £315 standard.
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