International Conference on Surgery and Surgical Education - (ICSSE-26)


23rd - 24th October, 2026 | Medellin, Colombia

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

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Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 23–24 October 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 9, 10, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

23 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Track 02
    Innovations in Robotic Surgery
    Track 03
    Patient Safety in Surgical Practice
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Surgical Education and Training Paradigms
    Track 05
    Perioperative Care and Management
    Track 06
    Healthcare Innovation in Surgical Techniques
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

24 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    9 10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Clinical Outcomes in Surgical Procedures
    Track 08
    Ethics and Professionalism in Surgery
    Track 09
    Technology Integration in Surgical Education
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    16 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Global Perspectives on Surgical Practices
    Track 11
    Future Trends in Surgical Research
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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