Keynote speakers 
As always, Annual Congress 2026 features an exceptional line-up of keynote speakers - leaders and trailblazers in their field who will bring fresh perspectives and insights:
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Dr Vivian Ip - will be speaking on the topic of sustainability
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Lesley Regan, government advisor - will be speaking on the topic of women's health
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Richard Duggins will be speaking on - The burnout cliff in anaesthesia: and how we step back from it.
Programme
We’re hard at work crafting an exciting and topical programme for Annual Congress 2026, designed to inspire, inform, and engage. You can expect a top-tier line-up of thought-provoking sessions, influential speakers, and cutting-edge discussions that address the most pressing topics within anaesthesia. While the full programme is coming soon, we’re pleased to give you a flavour of what’s in store.
Watch this space as we unveil the line-up soon.
| Sessions to challenge your thinking |
Scientific sessions |
| Procurement |
Paediatrics |
| Patients with diverse access needs |
Nueromuscular |
| Mandatory crisis training |
Alternative anaesthesia - vets |
| Technology |
Obstetrics |
| Consent/Ethics |
Critical care - transfers |
| Anaesthesia in low income countries |
Blood management |
| SAS |
Airways |