Annual Research Conference 2026 incorporating DCAS
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
About this session
The RACS Annual Research Conference 2026 is a two-day event incorporating the Developing a Career and Skills in Academic Surgery (DCAS) content, featuring sessions on surgical research, innovation and education. The conference includes abstract presentations from the Surgical Research Society, keynote lectures, and networking opportunities with academic surgeons and researchers from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Event Overview
Join the RACS Annual Research Conference for the latest in surgical research, innovation and education. The two-day conference includes sessions of interest to all involved in surgical research from students to fellows, organized in partnership with the Association of Academic Surgery (United States).
Program Highlights
Day 1 (Thursday 12th November): Developing a Career in Academic Surgery (DCAS) program and hot topic talks. Day 2 (Friday 13th November): Focus on innovation in surgery and the Jepson Lecture. Multiple abstract sessions with oral and quick-fire presentations, prizes for highest ranked presentations, and Cochlear site visit.
Registration Fees
Full Registration: $150 (1 day) or $300 (2 days). Student Registration: $60 (1 day) or $120 (2 days). Registration options available for one or both days.
Featured Content
Jepson Lecture by Professor Ian Bissett from Aotearoa New Zealand. International faculty from the United States. Sessions on avoiding burnout and combining research and innovation in private practice. Networking opportunities with leading academic surgeons and researchers.