Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain Medicine, Perioperative Medicine & Research
One day meeting | London | 2027
Join us on Friday 29th January 2027 for a forward-looking scientific meeting exploring the ideas, innovations and emerging technologies shaping the future of clinical practice.
Taking place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, this one-day, in-person conference will bring together leading experts from across anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, perioperative medicine and research.
Through a series of presentations, interactive discussions and a dedicated research mini-symposium, delegates will explore responsible AI in anaesthesia, digital twins in medicine, innovation in clinical practice, the future of critical care research and the evolving role of perioperative medicine.
The programme will examine both the opportunities ahead and the practical challenges of preparing healthcare professionals and services for the future.
Programme
Friday 29th January 2027
| 08:15 | Tea, coffee and registration | |
| 09:20 | Welcome to the scientific meeting | Dr Sandeep Dhir | td>
| Session One | Chair – TBC | |
| 09:30 | Future of Anaesthesia | Dr Tim Meek – TBC |
| 09:50 | Innovation in Anaesthesia – are we doing enough? | Professor Ravi Mahajan |
| 10:10 | Responsible AI in Anaesthesia | Dr Ramai Santhirapala |
| 10:30 | Questions and discussion | |
| 10:50 | Tea and coffee break and industry display | |
| Session Two | ||
| 11:20 | Digital Twin – possibilities in medicine | Professor Peter Coveney |
| 11:40 | Pain Clinics of the Future | Dr GB – TBC |
| 12:00 | Critical care beyond CCU | Dean, FICCM – TBC |
| 12:20 | Questions and discussion | |
| 12:40 | Lunch and industry display | |
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Session Three – Mini-symposium and round-table discussion: What’s on the horizon in research? |
Chair and facilitator: Professor Ravi Mahajan |
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| Faculty: Associate Professor Karin Amrein – TBC, Professor Dan Harvey and Professor Jugdeep Dhesi – TBC | ||
| 13:30 | Talk title – TBC | Associate Professor Karin Amrein – TBC |
| 13:50 | What’s new in Critical Care Research? | Professor Dan Harvey |
| 14:10 | Interactive questions and discussion with delegates | All faculty |
| 14:35 | Tea and coffee break and industry display | |
| Session Four | Chair – Dr Jugnu Mahajan | |
| 15:00 | AI in Regional Anaesthesia | Dr Meenal Rana |
| 15:20 | Perioperative Medicine – what does the future hold? | Professor Jugdeep Dhesi |
| 15:40 | Preparing for the Future – are we prepared? | Dr Ian Nesbitt |
| 16:00 | Questions and discussion | |
| 16:20 | Thanks and close of the meeting |
The conference programme is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
“Midlands Medical Conferences always delivers an excellent mix of expert clinical insight, practical discussion and opportunities to connect with colleagues. The sessions are engaging, relevant and thoughtfully put together, and I always leave with fresh ideas that I can take back into my day-to-day practice.”
— 2025 Delegate
Confirmed speakers for this year’s conference include:
Professor Ravi Mahajan, Dr Ramai, Professor Dan Harvey, Dr Jugnu Mahajan, Dr Meenal Rana, Professor Jugdeep Dhesi.
Additional speakers will be confirmed soon.
Register to hear our expert speakers share their expertise on:
Innovation in anaesthesia
Responsible AI in anaesthesia
What’s new in critical care research
AI in regional anaesthesia
Interactive research discussion with delegates
What’s on the Horizon in Research?
What’s on the Horizon in Research?
Delegate Fees
This is an in-person-only meeting.
| Delegate category |
Early Bird Delegate Fees Up to 9th December 2026 |
Full Price Delegate Fees From 10th December 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | In-person (F2F) | In-person (F2F) |
| Consultants, Specialists and SAS Doctors | £129 | £150 |
| Resident Doctors and MTI Doctors | £108 | £129 |
| Nurses, Retired Doctors, ACPs, AAs, AHPs and ACCPs | £90 | £99 |
| Foundation Year Doctors | £78 | £90 |
Early Bird delegate fees are available until 9th December 2026. Full-price delegate fees apply from 10th December 2026.