By: 25 November 2025
15-16 January 2026, Winter Scientific Meeting; London

QEII Centre, Westminster, London
15 – 16 January 2026

The Association of Anaesthetists’ Winter Scientific Meeting (WSM) 2026 is a leading educational conference for anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals. With over 30 hours of CPD on offer over 2 days, through expert core topics talks, interactive case discussions and debates on important topics, WSM 2026 is not to be missed.

Conference highlights:

  • Over 70 world-renowned speakers, shaping the future of anaesthesia
  • NEW for 2026 – Core Topics day on Thursday 15 January – 25 core topics in one day!
  • Stream all three streams of live lectures online
  • Exclusive interviews for online delegates
  • Connect with hundreds of anaesthesia professionals
  • Access to the industry exhibition and in-exhibition learning zones
  • Networking drinks reception and awards
  • Explore poster presentations and cutting-edge research
  • Access to recordings of the lectures post-event

Intended audience

Aimed at all levels of anaesthetists.

  • Consultant anaesthetists
  • Resident Doctor anaesthetists (ST3+)
  • SAS/NCHD/LED anaesthetists – NEW for 2025 – discounted rates!
  • Medical students

Programme preview

  • 25 core topics – with presentations ranging from:
    • Cardiac Surgery and co-morbidities
    • Haemotology
    • Peri-operative care for the older patient
    • Bariatrics
    • Shared decision making
    • Blocks for Trauma
    • ICU for the non-intensivist, Obstetrics, Paediatrics and more to come…
  • Other sessions in the programme:
    • Anaesthesia Journal Session
    • Military Session
    • New Guidelines
    • Debate
    • Theatre Efficiency
    • Innovation Session
    • Drug Safety

For more information and to book, visit Association of Anaesthetists

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