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.
Conference Programme
Friday 29th January 2027
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:10 | Tea/coffee and registration | |
| 09:10 | Welcome to the scientific meeting | Dr Sandeep Dhir |
| Session One | ||
| 09:20 | Future of anaesthesia in the next decade | Dr Ramai Santhirapala |
| 09:50 | Perioperative Medicine – what the future holds | Professor Jugdeep Dhesi |
| 10:20 | Questions and discussion | All Faculty |
| 10:30 | Coffee/tea break and industry display | |
| Session Two | Chair: Dr Jugnu Mahajan | |
| 11:00 | Future of Research – Faster, Fairer, More Collaborative? | Dr Karin Amrein |
| 11:25 | Innovation in Anaesthesia – are we doing enough? | Professor Ravi Mahajan |
| 11:50 | Keynote Lecture: Digital Twin – possibilities in Medicine | Professor Peter Coveney |
| 12:25 | Questions and discussion | All Faculty |
| 12:40 | Lunch and industry display | |
| Session Three | ||
| 13:30 | AI in Regional Anaesthesia | Dr Meenal Rana |
| 13:55 | Critical Care Beyond CCU | Dr Andrew Cumpstey |
| 14:20 | Pain Clinics in the next decade | Dr Ganesan Barani |
| 14:45 | Questions and discussion | All Faculty |
| 15:05 | Coffee/tea break and industry display | |
| Session Four | ||
| 15:30 | The Next Decade of Critical Care: challenges and opportunities | Professor Dan Harvey |
| 15:55 | Preparing for Future – are we prepared? | Dr Ian Nesbitt |
| 16:20 | Questions and discussion | All Faculty |
| 16:35 | Thanks, and close of meeting | |
Draft programme – timings, speakers and presentation titles may be
subject to change.
5.5 CPD credits anticipated.
“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.