Join us at the Forefront of Surgical Innovation
Robotic, Innovation and Surgical Excellence Conference, UK | RISEUK26
Step into something different.
This isn’t just another robotics conference - it’s where the disruptors take centre stage.
Discover a showcase built to challenge convention and spotlight the innovators redefining surgery as we know it. From breakthrough technologies to bold new approaches, this is where the real shifts in robotic-assisted procedures are revealed - before they become mainstream.
The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly. The question is: are you ready, and are you positioned to lead that change?
Join a powerful gathering of surgeons, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders who aren’t just observing the future - they’re shaping it. Explore what’s emerging, connect with the pioneers driving transformation, and gain the insight you need to stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic surgical environment.
Be part of the movement redefining surgical excellence in the UK and beyond.
Attend and earn CPD points across both days - while gaining far more than just accreditation.
19-20 September 2026 | International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham, UK
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Agenda
WHY ATTEND?
World-Renowned Speakers
Hear from international speakers, leading surgeons, clinical educators and health authorities from the UK and beyond, sharing insights on real-world implementation, training and system transformation
Explore Cutting-Edge Technology
Experience live demonstrations, panel discussions, and technology showcases from global leaders in surgical robotics — including confirmed sponsors from world-class platforms.
Expand Your Network
Engage with hospital leaders, health ministries, procurement teams, and innovators who are actively shaping the future of surgical robotics in the region.
Engage with Leading Exhibitors
Meet the innovators behind the latest advancements in surgical robotics, AI, and digital surgery. Explore live demos, ask direct questions, and gain hands-on insight into the tools shaping tomorrow’s operating theatres.
MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
What’s included
Full access to all conference days
Entry to keynote lectures, panel discussions, and specialty sessions
Access to the exhibition hall
Opportunities to network with peers, faculty, and industry leaders
Conference materials and certificate of attendance
Who should attend
Consultants
Specialty Registrars and Fellows
SAS Doctors and Trust Grades
Postgraduate Doctors in Training (including Foundation and Core Trainees)
Medical Students
Service Leads and Clinical Directors
Professionals involved in robotics, digital surgery, and pathway innovation
MEET OUR FACULTY
Dr Patrick Dixon MBE is an internationally renowned futurist, keynote speaker and business thinker, widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading authorities on global trends and innovation. For more than 30 years, he has advised and spoken to over 400 of the world’s largest organisations, including companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM and Siemens, often sharing the stage with CEOs at major global events.
Ranked among the top 20 global business thinkers by The Times Thinkers 50, Patrick has reached millions of people through live and virtual presentations worldwide. He is the author of 18 books published in 43 languages, including How AI Will Change Your Life, Futurewise, and The Future of Almost Everything.
Originally trained as a cancer physician, Patrick has also advised leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and has served as a director and chairman across several healthcare and technology organisations.
MSc(Urol) MD, DLS FRCS FRCS(Urol) FEBU
Professor Prokar Dasgupta is a world-leading robotic urological surgeon and internationally recognised pioneer of robotic surgery. He is Professor of Robotic Surgery and Urological Innovation at King’s College London and former Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Urology International (BJUI).
An early adopter of robotic surgery in the UK, he has played a major role in training and mentoring robotic surgeons worldwide and has led landmark research in robotic, image-guided, and tele-surgical innovation.
He has authored over 1,100 academic publications and received numerous international honours, including the BAUS St Peter’s Medal and the John Wickham Lifetime Achievement Award in Robotic Surgery.
FMedSci
Professor Gary Ford is Chief Executive of Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley, leading the adoption and spread of innovation across the region’s health and care system since 2013.
He is also Professor of Stroke Medicine at the University of Oxford and a practising consultant stroke physician at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Nationally, he has held senior leadership roles including Chair of the AHSN Network (2021–23) and non-executive director at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. He also serves on the strategy board of the National Institute for Health and Care Research and is a non-executive director of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
He was awarded a CBE in 2013 for services to stroke research and, in 2018, was named one of seven research legends whose work has transformed NHS care.
Thomas Ind is a Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
He is generally considered the father of gynaecological robotic surgery in the UK having performed the first robotic hysterectomy in 2007.
He is a past president of both the British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (BIARGS) and the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS). He is also a past board member of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) and past-Trustee & past-Treasurer of the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE).
He is currently president of the British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS). Thomas Ind has more than two thousand robotic procedures to his name and is widely published in the fields of robotics, gynaecological surgery and women’s cancers.
FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Mr Mohamed Mussa is a fellowship-trained Trauma and Orthopaedic Robotic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip and knee revision surgery, with a particular focus on advanced robotic-assisted techniques. He is a certified robotic hip and knee surgeon, delivering cutting-edge robotic technology within the NHS to enhance surgical precision, alignment, and patient outcomes.
An internationally recognised and worldwide speaker, Mr Mussa regularly shares his expertise in robotic and revision lower limb arthroplasty with audiences across the globe.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds key leadership roles as Trauma, Mortality, and Surgical Site Infection Lead, reflecting his commitment to patient safety, innovation, and excellence in orthopaedic care.
MBChB FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Mr Michael Mokawem is a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, an internationally recognised centre of excellence. He specialises in paediatric and adult spinal deformity and all aspects of complex spinal surgery.
His practice places a strong emphasis on advanced technologies, including computer-navigated and robotic-assisted spinal surgery, alongside minimally invasive and traditional open techniques. By tailoring each approach to the individual, he delivers precise, patient-centred care and supports patients in making fully informed treatment decisions.
Mr Mokawem's adult spinal practice is based at the Cleveland Clinic London, with paediatric spinal surgery undertaken at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
PhD, CEng, FHEA
Dr Behnaz Sohani is a Lecturer in Robotics and Automation at Loughborough University, where she is a key member of the Intelligent Automation Centre. She holds a PhD in Robotics and Biomedical Engineering and brings extensive international research and teaching experience in intelligent systems for healthcare technologies.
Dr Sohani’s research sits at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and medical imaging, with a particular focus on designing and applying intelligent robotic systems that enhance diagnostic and surgical outcomes.
Her expertise encompasses advanced computer vision, machine learning, and AI-driven methods integrated into robotics platforms for assistive healthcare, medical decision-support, and transformational technologies in clinical environments.
MBBS, PGCert Med Ed (Dundee), MRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Ahmed Saad is an ST8 Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar within the Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme. He ranked in the top 10 nationally at ST3 selection and has trained across high-volume centres in the West Midlands.
He has a strong clinical interest in lower limb arthroplasty, particularly hip and knee reconstruction, including complex primary and revision surgery. Ahmed has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with several focusing on artificial intelligence and robotic-assisted technology in orthopaedics, reflecting his interest in advancing precision and innovation in joint replacement surgery.
SPONSOR THE FUTURE OF SURGERY
Are you shaping the future of healthcare? Join a growing community of pioneering innovators in robotics at this unmissable event.
We’ve already confirmed leading names in robotics as sponsors. Don’t miss your chance to join them.
⇒ Showcase your platform
⇒ Build relationships with decision-makers
⇒ Gain exposure across the region
To receive our full sponsorship package options available - contact our team info@cornerstonemed.co.uk
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