Call for Abstracts
We are pleased to invite healthcare professionals, trainees and medical students to submit abstracts for poster presentation at the International Robotics, Innovation & Surgical Excellence Conference - UK 2026.
This is an opportunity to present your work on an international platform, engaging with world-leaders in robotic and digital surgery, and contribute to shaping the future of surgical care.
Submitting an Abstract
We welcome submissions in (but not limited to):
- Robotic surgery (all specialties)
- Digital surgery, AI, and augmented intelligence
- Surgical innovation and emerging technologies
- Clinical outcomes, audits, and quality improvement
- Education and training in robotic surgery
- Health economics and service transformation
- Theatre workflow, ergonomics, and efficiency
Why Submit?
- Present your work to leading surgeons, innovators, and industry partners
- Gain national exposure and strengthen your portfolio
- Engage with the future of robotic and digital surgery
- Network with peers and pioneers shaping surgical practice
Abstract Requirements
All abstracts are to be a maximum of 300 words total (strict limit) and on the template in the link below
We suggest that you structure your abstract as follows:
- Background – set the context including why this topic was chosen.
- Methods – describe what was done and how it was evaluated.
- Outcomes – present the key findings which could include results or reflections.
- Conclusions, learning points and take-home messages.
Please do not include any tables, figures, or references. Each abstract is allowed a maximum of 5 authors. Work must be original and not previously presented at a national conference
Submission Rules
Only one abstract is allowed per presenting author. Each presenting author must hold a valid 2-day delegate ticket at the time of submission.
Submissions without a valid ticket will not be reviewed. All abstracts will undergo peer review and scoring, and the highest scoring submissions will be invited to present their abstracts as a poster presentation only.
About Posters
Poster presentations will be available for in-person viewing only during the conference.
A small number of high-scoring abstracts will be selected for inclusion in a “Spotlight on Posters” session, where authors will be invited to deliver a short oral presentation during the lunchtime programme.
All accepted posters will be physically displayed on A0 portrait boards. Please note that there will be no digital poster display, however accepted abstracts will be accessible via the conference app.
A dedicated poster networking session will take place on the evening of Day 1, providing an excellent opportunity to present and discuss your work with peers, faculty, and industry attendees.
Key dates
Abstracts will be judged on academic rigour, originality, potential impact, communication and educational value.
All authors can present an abstract at the conference, although each author needs to hold a valid 2-day ticket.
Submissions open | 28th March 2026
Submission deadline | 23:59 on 31st May 2026
Committee scoring and review completed | 30th June 2026
Authors notified | mid-July 2026
Download abstract submission template here
All abstract submissions must be completed on the template provided and then emailed to info@cornerstonemed.co.uk
