πŸ‘‹ Join us in Cardiff on November 5th & 6th for our Annual Scientific Meeting and MIS Course


🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welcome to Cardiff

Croeso I Gymru!

We, in Cardiff ,extend a warm, but probably rainy, Welsh welcome to BAPES over 5th & 6th November 2026 . As a city and country well known for poetry, music and story telling but also of innovation and industry, we are excited to host this years meeting.

The meeting will be hosted at Cornerstone, a beautiful venue in the heart of the city, walking distance from Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium, as well as the statue honoring Aneurin Bevan, the father of the NHS.

Join us for at the conference for education, shared learning, surgical innovation and comradery, and enjoy the culture, hospitality and festivities of this historic and vibrant capital city.

Diolch yn fawr!

Selena Curkovic on behalf of the Local Organising Committee


πŸ“THE VENUE

Our 2026 meeting will be held at the Cornerstone Cardiff which is centrally located in the heart of the city within easy walking distance to the railway station.


πŸ’» SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Abstract submission is now OPEN

You can submit an abstract for consideration for:

  • 5 minute oral presentation (including operative videos)

  • 2 minute short oral poster-style presentation

Abstract submission will close on


πŸŽ‰ 2026 Annual Dinner

Our 2026 Annual dinner is open to all from medical students to Consultants and will be held on Thursday November 5th at Base Camp Indian Kitchen which is located in the centre of Cardiff and a short walk from the main conference venue.