Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2026

Start:

Wed, 16 Sep 2026, 09:00

End:

Fri, 18 Sep 2026, 16:00

Website:

https://iii.hm/aaac2026

Venue:

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This is the must-attend event for every anaesthetist. Annual Congress 2026 offers CPD that genuinely improves your clinical practice. Join for expert talks, hands-on learning, and the conversations shaping our speciality.

Members save up to £510 on their ticket. Book before 20 July 2026 to save up to £85 extra.

Why attend:

Gain practical updates you can use immediately
Socialise with colleagues across the UK
Try out the newest equipment
Catch up on anything you miss with full session recordings

This year, look forward to:

30+ hours of CPD and 100+ expert speakers
Prof Dame Lesley Regan: Closing the gender health gap – why optimising women’s health benefits everyone
Dr Vivian Ip: Beyond net zero – building climate-resilient anaesthesia
Dr Richard Duggins: The burnout cliff in anaesthesia – how to step back from it
Hands-on workshops including lung isolation, airways, and regional anaesthesia
Non-clinical workshops including sign language in healthcare and consultant interview prep
Resident-focused stream on career pathways and wellbeing strategies
Innovative and interesting talks, from procurement (securing reusable video laryngoscopes) to anaesthetising large animals
Heated debates

Book today and save with both member rates and early booking rates. Association members save up to £510 on their Annual Congress ticket. And savings don't stop there, book before 20 July 2026 to save up to £85 extra. This lets your study budget stretch further.

Why join as a member

Association members enjoy significant savings, often covering the costs of membership in just one booking. But membership isn’t just about discounted tickets — it’s about belonging. You’ll gain recognition, resources, and a community that supports your professional journey all year round.

Member savings for Annual Congress

Ticket type	Early member booking	Late member booking	Non member	Member savings
Ticket type	(booked by 20 July)	(booked after 20 July)	Non member	Save up to:
3-day ticket
Member	£650	£730	£985	£335
Resident Member	£475	£560		£510
SAS Member	£585	£660		£400
ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse*	N/A	N/A	£240	N/A
2-day ticket
Member	£510	£585	£850	£340
Resident Member	£395	£475		£455
SAS Member	£460	£530		£390
ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse*	N/A	N/A	£160	N/A
1-day ticket
Member	£360	£435	£705	£345
Resident Member	£275	£345		£210
SAS Member	£325	£390		£380
Medical Student Member	£80	£80		N/A
ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse*	N/A	N/A	£80	N/A

Your ticket includes:

- Access to the conference venue for the day/s that you have booked.
- Access to the industry exhibition
- Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- Access to free demo sessions
- The chance to book onto clinical and non-clinical workshops
- A short networking drinks reception on Thursday evening
- Access to the event well-being area

- Access to recordings of sessions across the four streams, ensuring you don't miss a thing!