As the NHS moves deeper into a decade defined by reform, innovation, and rising patient demand, surgery remains at the forefront of transformation. Advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, perioperative medicine, and digital infrastructure are reshaping how surgical care is delivered, while workforce pressures, sustainability goals, and productivity challenges continue to test the system’s resilience. 

In January 2027, the Future of Surgery Show returns to Birmingham, bringing together senior clinicians, system leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators to examine how surgical services must continue to evolve to remain safe, efficient, and equitable in the years ahead.  

Join the Institute of Government & Public Policy, at this national conference that will provide a strategic forum for exploring what the next chapter of surgery looks like across the NHS. The Future of Surgery Show 2027 will explore how the NHS can move beyond short-term fixes and build surgical services that are resilient, adaptable, and future-ready. Sessions will examine how national policy translates into operational reality, how integrated care systems are redesigning pathways, and how surgical teams can harness technology to improve outcomes while protecting capacity.