Innovation Symposium

This new symposium aims to present, discuss and promote innovation in anaesthesia, critical care, perioperative and pain medicine.

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Key details

Date: 23 October 2025 | 09:00 - 17:30

Location: Hybrid, RCoA and Online

Availability: Available soon

Clinical content lead(s): Dr James S Bowness & Dr Damon Kamming

CPD credits: 5 anticipated

 

This is a new event for the RCoA, which encourages blue skies thinking on how we can tackle the challenges facing anaesthesia and healthcare more broadly. The symposium aims to present, discuss and promote innovation in anaesthesia, critical care, perioperative and pain medicine.

This one-day symposium will bring together clinicians, researchers, NHS leaders, and industry pioneers to explore how innovation can address the most pressing challenges in healthcare and anaesthesia today. With a focus on strategic collaboration and practical application, the programme offers rich insight into how cutting-edge ideas and technology are reshaping the future of patient care.

Highlights include:
  • Insights on building a culture of innovation within clinical environments.
  • Case studies from frontline innovators
  • Industry perspectives on innovation funding
  • A chance to network with forward-thinking peers and cross-sector experts driving change across the NHS.

 

08:30-09:00 Registration 
09:00-09:15 Welcome and Introduction  

Session 1

Innovation in anaesthesia and the NHS
09:15-09:35 What is strategic innovation?  
09:35-09:55 Innovation at the Royal College of Anaesthetists  
09:55-10:15 The need for innovation in the NHS  
10:15-10:30 Discussion  
10:30-10:50 Break

Session 2

Examples from University College London Hospitals
10:50-11:10 Innovation at a major NHS institution  
11:10-11:30 Creating innovation partnerships between clinical, academic, and commercial entities  
11:30-11:50 Driving innovation in an anaesthetic department  
11:50-12:05 Discussion  
Keynote Lecture
12:10-12:40 TBC  
12:40-12:55 Q&A  
13:00-14:00 Lunch

Session 3

Industry-led innovations in healthcare
14:00-14:20 UCL Ventura: ventilators and Formula 1  
14:20-14:40 AI and point of care ultrasound  
14:40-15:00 Venture capital and private equity funding innovation in anaesthesia  
15:00-15:15 Discussion  
15:15-15:40 Break

Session 4

Innovation in clinical practice: lessons and opportunities
16:00-16:20 Using AI and ultrasound to develop a 'one stop' service carpal tunnel syndrome  
16:20-16:40 Maximising industry-clinical opportunities  
16:40-17:00 ExoVent: Lessons from developing a negative pressure ventilator  
17:00-17:15 Discussion and Q&A  
17:15-17:30 Close  

Pricing

In-person Pricing

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Online Pricing

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