Registration now open for our Annual National Conference 2027!

October 5, 2026

Book your early bird place and download the conference programme today.



Join us on 1st March 2027 for The Preoperative Association’s Annual National Conference. For the first time, you can choose to attend in person at the Royal College of Physicians, London, or join us online.


Connect with colleagues from across the multidisciplinary team for a day of learning and discussion, exploring the future of preoperative assessment and practical approaches to improving patient care.


Explore sessions on artificial intelligence, anaemia optimisation, perioperative thrombosis prevention, neurodiversity and workforce wellbeing, alongside a debate on the future of face-to-face preoperative assessment.


We look forward to welcoming you in London or online!


Book early to save £50 on in-person attendance or £25 on online attendance compared with standard rates.

Find out more and register

Early bird rates — available until 11th December 2026


Conference Rates

In Person

Members:
£225 Early Bird
/ £275 Standard
Non-members:
£275 Early Bird
/ £325 Standard

Online

Members:
£175 Early Bird
/ £200 Standard
Non-members:
£225 Early Bird
/ £250 Standard


Conference Programme
July 6, 2026
Preoperative Care Services for Children and Young People This Best Practice Guidance covers the care of children and young people (0–18 years old) presenting for surgery, procedures or imaging under general anaesthesia or anaesthetic-led sedation.
June 9, 2026
Join us: The current challenges reflective of today's preoperative assessment clinics (demand, capacity and patient pathways) Wednesday 15th July 2026, 7-8pm
June 1, 2026
The Preoperative Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new practical toolkit: Developing Pharmacy Roles in Preoperative Assessment .