Abstract submissions are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for presentation at the International Robotics, Innovation & Surgical Excellence Conference — UK 2026.
All eligible abstracts are now progressing through committee review. Authors will be contacted directly once the review process has been completed.
Your abstract is now with the review committee.
There is no need to resend your submission or provide any additional information unless the RISEUK26 team contacts you directly.
All presenting authors will be notified of the outcome by the end of August 2026. Successful authors will then receive detailed guidance about poster display, presentation arrangements and the conference programme.
Exploring the future of surgery across specialties and technologies.
The RISEUK26 abstract programme brings together original research, quality improvement, education, innovation and service transformation from across surgical robotics and digitally enabled care.
Robotic surgery
Research from across surgical specialties exploring robotic techniques, clinical outcomes, implementation and service development.
Digital surgery, AI and augmented intelligence
Work examining surgical intelligence, decision support, imaging, navigation and digitally enabled operative care.
Surgical innovation and emerging technologies
New tools, devices, platforms and approaches with the potential to shape future surgical practice.
Clinical outcomes, audits and quality improvement
Clinical projects, audits, service evaluations and improvement work relevant to surgical care and technology adoption.
Education and robotic surgery training
Training pathways, simulation, credentialling, skills acquisition and educational innovation.
Health economics and service transformation
Work exploring value, cost-effectiveness, access, workforce, implementation and system-level change.
Theatre workflow and ergonomics
Research examining theatre efficiency, human factors, ergonomics, team working and workflow redesign.
Preparing to present at RISEUK26.
Successful authors will receive full presentation guidance with their outcome notification. Please do not prepare or print a final poster until acceptance has been confirmed.
Accepted posters will use an A0 portrait format
Presenting authors must hold a valid two-day delegate ticket
A dedicated poster networking session will take place on Day 1
Accepted abstracts will be accessible through the conference app
How abstracts are being assessed
Each eligible submission is reviewed against a consistent set of academic and educational criteria.
Academic quality
The clarity, structure and methodological quality of the submitted work.
Originality
The extent to which the work introduces new insight, learning or innovation.
Potential impact
The relevance of the findings to surgical practice, training or service delivery.
Communication
How effectively the work and its key messages have been presented.
What happens if your abstract is accepted?
- The presenting author will receive an acceptance email with further instructions.
- Posters will be displayed in person at the ICC Birmingham.
- Posters must be produced in A0 portrait format.
- A dedicated poster networking session will take place during the conference.
- Accepted abstracts will be accessible through the RISEUK26 conference app.
High-scoring abstracts
- A small number of high-scoring submissions will receive additional recognition.
- Selected authors may be invited to present their work during the RISEUK26 research showcase.
- Presentation details and timings will be included in the author notification.
- Authors should not prepare an oral presentation unless specifically invited.
- The presenting author must remain registered for the full two-day conference.
Abstract timeline
The submission period has now ended and the review and notification stages are underway.
Abstract submissions opened
Abstract submissions closed at 23:59 UK time
Committee scoring and review
Authors notified of the outcome
Two days shaping the future of surgical robotics and innovation.
Join surgeons, trainees, NHS leaders, innovators and industry partners at the ICC Birmingham on 19–20 September 2026.
