VRiMS National Conference 2025: The Future Surgeon
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VRiMS National Conference 2025: The Future Surgeon

By VRiMS Surgical Society

Join us for the inaugural VRiMS conference exploring the newest technological advancements in surgery and education!

Date and time

Location

Imperial College London

Exhibition Road London SW7 2AZ United Kingdom

Speakers

Agenda

8:15 AM - 8:50 AM

Registration and Refreshments

Delegate check-in, coffee and light breakfast

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome Remarks

Ameen Mahmood, Clement Yong, and Professor Jag Dhanda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Healthcare 1.0 to Healthcare 3.0: From Scalpel to Silicon

Mr Ryan Kerstein

Keynote Speech 1

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Extended Reality and the Future of Surgical Training

Professor Jag Dhanda

Keynote Speech 2

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Sponsor Address by Premier Science

Mr Riaz Agha

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Oral Presentations (Top 4 Abstracts)

Format: 5-minute talk and 2-minute Q&A per speaker, judged by Mr Riaz Agha

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Morning Break 1

Coffee, sponsor stands, and poster judging

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

The Intelligent Operating Room: How AI and Data are Transforming Surgery

Miss Nadine Hachach-Haram

Keynote Speech 3

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Simulation and the Future of Surgery

Mr Advait Ghande

Keynote Speech 4

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

The Rise of Robotics in Surgery

Keynote Speech 5: Speaker TBC

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch and Poster Exhibitions

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshop Session 1: Frontiers of Immersive Surgery: VR, AR & the Metaverse

This unique session introduces new immersive technologies reshaping surgical education. Participants will explore: - Real-time, synchronised VR surgical training - Immersive anatomy teaching in the...

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Workshop Session 2: Precision at Hand: Microsurgery

Develop the fine motor skills essential for microsurgery in this practical, hands-on workshop. Participants will explore: - Fundamentals of microsurgical technique under magnification - Hands-on su...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Workshop Session 3: Depth in Focus: Laparoscopic Simulation

This session introduces the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery through simulation. Participants will explore: -Core skills in camera navigation and instrument handling -Hands-on practice with lap...

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Workshop Session 4: Strength in Structure: Orthopaedic Fixation Skills

This session introduces the fundamentals of orthopaedic fixation. Participants will explore: -Core principles of fracture fixation and stability -Hands-on practice with Stryker orthopaedic instrume...

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Awards and Closing Remarks

Awards for Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation

Good to know

Highlights

  • 9 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Science & Tech • Medicine

We welcome you to join us for the inaugural VRiMS conference, exploring 'The Future Surgeon'. Expect a day full of inspirational talks from the UK's leading innovators in surgery and hands-on experience during our exciting workshops! The conference has been awarded 6 CPD points by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.

Where: Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus

When: Saturday 18th October, 2025

Prices: Early bird - £20, Standard - £25

We also encourage delegates to submit their abstracts in order to participate in our Presentation Competition, with the themes 'Future of Surgery' and 'Surgical Innovation'. The top 4 abstracts will be invited to present their research orally, and the rest of the successful abstracts will be invited to present a poster.

https://forms.gle/aZdZBiZi4TNW4shVA

Awards will be given to the Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation.

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VRiMS Surgical Society

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