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Winter Scientific Meeting 2027

Organised by the Association of Anaesthetists
Dates14–15 Jan 2027
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£355
Abstracts2 Sept 2026
Association of Anaesthetists Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 is a hybrid conference at The ICC Olympia, London and online for anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals, offering more than 30 hours of CPD plus oral and ePoster abstract opportunities.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 26 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe meeting is designed for discussion with peers, Anaesthesia editors…View detail

The meeting is designed for discussion with peers, Anaesthesia editors and Association board members.

Research ValueAccepted abstracts are published in the online Anaesthesia supplement, with…View detail

Accepted abstracts are published in the online Anaesthesia supplement, with selected work considered for a full paper in Anaesthesia or Anaesthesia Reports.

Trainee RelevanceHybrid attendance, CPD, abstract publication and an official evidence letter…View detail

Hybrid attendance, CPD, abstract publication and an official evidence letter can support training and portfolio requirements.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Hot topics in anaesthesiaExpert core topics talksInteractive case discussions and debatesClinical and career-focused workshopsPoster competition and ePoster/oral researchIndustry symposia and exhibition learningNetworking drinks reception and awards
AbstractsOpen · 2 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 2 September 2026
What You Can Submit
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Submission Specifications
Prizes
Selected presenters are eligible for cash prizes; the general FAQ also describes a WSM-only NELA Trainee Poster Prize pathway.
Tables
One editable table is permitted instead of an image. It is excluded from the character limit, may contain no more than 12 rows, and must not be submitted as an image. Its editable description belongs in the abstract body and counts towards the character limit.
Figures
One high-quality image is permitted instead of a table. It must not be a collage; permission to use it is required, and its editable description must appear in the abstract body and counts towards the character limit.
Deadline
23:59 on Wednesday 2 September 2026; late submissions will not be accepted.
Approvals
Appropriate ethical and/or regulatory approval must be obtained before submission.
Structure
Audit/QI, education, NELA, original research, patient safety and survey: untitled introduction, then Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgement(s), References. Case reports: Description, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References.
Categories
Audit & quality improvement; case reports or case studies; education and training; original research; survey.
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.
References
Maximum two references with a combined limit of 500 characters.
Eligibility
The organiser invites everyone to submit; the NELA Trainee Poster Prize requires a trainee submitting and listed as presenting author.
Publication
All accepted abstracts will be published in the online supplement of Anaesthesia.
Title Limit
Maximum 300 characters.
Author Limit
Maximum six authors, all of whom must be entered at submission because authors cannot be added later.
Figures Tables
Only one image or one table is permitted per abstract. Images must be high quality, must not be collages, and require permission for use. Tables must be editable, not submitted as images, and contain no more than 12 rows. Images and tables need an editable description in the abstract body; that description counts towards the 2,500-character limit.
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.
Submission Fee
No charge to submit an abstract.
Character Limit
Maximum 2,500 characters including spaces; title and references excluded.
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.
Patient Consent
Written patient consent is required for case reports or series; survey participants must agree to publication of their data/results.
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.
Submissions Open
20 May 2026
Prior Publication
Work already published or submitted to a journal cannot be accepted as original work. Work presented elsewhere may be eligible if declared, but duplicate online publication is not permitted.
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]).
Withdrawal Changes
Abstracts cannot be altered after the closing date. Withdrawal is possible until the journal supplement is prepared, approximately four weeks before the meeting.
Results Requirement
Submissions must contain the essential results; prospective results promised after the deadline are not acceptable.
Outcome Notification
8 October 2026
Pdf Guidance Checked
Association online abstract submission process guidance PDF updated January 2026 was checked on 2026-08-04.
Presentation Formats
Oral presentation or ePoster display/presentation.
Presenter Requirement
If accepted, the first author or a listed co-author must register for the meeting at the appropriate rate; submission does not constitute registration.
Full Paper Opportunity
Selected work may be considered for publication as a full paper in Anaesthesia or Anaesthesia Reports.
Nela Prize Eligibility
The WSM-only NELA Trainee Poster Prize is for a project using the submitter’s hospital NELA data to improve care; a trainee must submit and be listed as presenting author.
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 & quality improvement
Case reports or case studies
Education and training
Original research
Survey
NELA Trainee Poster Prize
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £355
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£610
Standard (consultant)£1,025
Trainee£355
Medical student£80
Submission & registration deadlines3 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline2 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTChecked 26 Aug 2026
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Early-bird registration7 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTChecked 26 Aug 2026
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Early-bird registration3 Dec 2026Checked 26 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
2 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
14 Jan 2027
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe ICC Olympia · London
By TrainThe venue page states The ICC Olympia is next to Kensington (Olympia) Station, served by the London Overground Mildmay line and Southern Rail services.
AccommodationThe venue page links delegates to London accommodation options through the organiser accommodation route.
Venue DetailsThe ICC Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX, with online streaming available for delegates unable to attend in person.
By UndergroundWest Kensington and Barons Court Underground stations are described as a short walk from the venue.
MedicMess tips8 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstracts close at 23:59 on Wednesday 2 September 2026; late submissions are not accepted.
  • Authors are due to receive submission outcomes on 8 October 2026.
  • The meeting is hybrid, with all three streams broadcast online according to the public event page.
  • The detailed scientific programme currently requires Association login, so timed sessions and named speakers are not publicly available.
  • Super early member booking rates are available until Monday 7 September 2026; early member booking is due for the window ending Thursday 3 December 2026.
  • Two-day in-person non-member booking is GBP 1,025; two-day online non-member booking is GBP 925.
  • Cancellation requests before 16 December 2026 incur a GBP 25 admin charge; later cancellations are liable for the full meeting price unless exceptional circumstances apply.
  • The ICC Olympia is next to Kensington (Olympia) Station and a short walk from West Kensington and Barons Court Underground stations.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 takes place on 14-15 January 2027 at The ICC Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX, with hybrid access for delegates unable to attend in person. The Association describes it as one of the UK's largest gatherings of anaesthetists, with more than 30 hours of CPD over two days. Current public pages now confirm a new Olympia venue, core topics returning for 2027, over 70 world-renowned speakers, all three lecture streams broadcast online, clinical and career-focused workshops, live demonstrations, interactive debates, poster competition, live symposia, exhibitor access and a networking drinks/awards session. The detailed scientific programme URL still redirects to Association login, so timed sessions and named faculty are not public.\n\nBooking information is now public. Two-day in-person non-member booking is GBP 1,025, with two-day online non-member booking GBP 925. Super-early member prices, bookable by Monday 7 September 2026, include two-day in-person consultant/SAS GBP 610, resident doctor stage 1 GBP 355, resident doctor stage 2/3 GBP 445, SAS early-career/specialty/LED GBP 550 and retired GBP 460; one-day and online tiers are also listed. Early and standard member columns are marked coming soon, with early member booking due by Thursday 3 December 2026.\n\nAbstract submissions opened on 20 May 2026 and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 2 September 2026; authors are due to be notified on 8 October 2026. Categories cover audit and quality improvement, case reports or case studies, education and training, original research, surveys, and the WSM-only NELA Trainee Poster Prize. Accepted abstracts may be displayed as ePosters or selected for oral presentation, are published in an online Anaesthesia supplement, and selected work may be considered for full-paper publication in Anaesthesia or Anaesthesia Reports. Submission is free, but a listed author must register for the meeting if accepted.

Frequently asked
When is Winter Scientific Meeting 2027?
Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 takes place 14–15 Jan 2027 in The ICC Olympia, London.
Where is Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 held?
Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 is held at The ICC Olympia, London, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Winter Scientific Meeting 2027?
Abstract submissions close on 2 Sept 2026.
How much does Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 cost?
Registration is £355 for trainees, £1,025 standard.
Is Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 CPD accredited?
Yes — Winter Scientific Meeting 2027 is CPD accredited (30 CPD points).
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