Welcome to the
9th East Kent Surgical Conference
13th November 2026
We are delighted to welcome you to the 9th East Kent Surgical Conference.
The Conference is a platform to showcase your work, network with Surgical colleagues and hear from engaging panel speakers. We aim to provide opportunities to all grades, from student to senior, to present academic work.
This year's theme is "Complications", a topic that has many facets and shaped this year's agenda.
Our Sponsors who make the event possible provide interactive exhibits including a chance to try out exciting cutting edge technology.
Submit your abstracts now in the following categories:
Case report & case series
Please consider submitting unusual presentations, interesting imaging or rare cases. This category will be eligible for oral poster presentation or eposter.
Audit & QIP
Have you completed an impactful audit or quality improvement project? Showcase your results by submitting your work now
Video
We are accepting submissions of videos of a surgical theme, these have traditionally been videos of laparoscopic operations.
Photo Contest
Submit a photograph for the theme of "Highs and Lows" for a chance to win this years highly competitive Photo Contest.
KEYNOTE
TALKS
Listen to experts and lively panel discussions.
CAREER
SESSIONS
Workshops to focus on career and exam advice
ONLINE
TICKETS
Tickets will be available for purchase soon
Attending the Conference & Gala
We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.
If you are planning on driving your parking options include:
- Queningate Car Park (Lower Bridge St, CT1 2HJ) 2-3 mins walk
- St Radigund's Car Park (St Radigunds St, CT1 2AA) 3-5 mins walk
- Holmans Meadow Car Park (21 Old Dover Rd, CT1 3JB) 5-7 mins walk
- Castle Street Car Park (39 Castle St, CT1 2PY) 5-6 mins walk
Address
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
The Precincts, Canterbury
CT1 2EH