Local hosts SIS2026
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to invite you to the EAES Symposium on Innovation in Surgery, happening in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal, this coming January 2026.
This symposium will bring together surgeons, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the exciting future of surgery. From cutting-edge techniques in robotics and flexible endoscopy to breakthrough software and hardware solutions, the programme is designed to inspire and spark collaboration. Expect hands-on courses, live demonstrations, thought-provoking lectures, and lively debates — all aimed at giving you fresh ideas and practical insights you can take back to your own practice.
Porto’s warm hospitality will provide the perfect backdrop for connecting with colleagues and shaping the future of surgical innovation together.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Porto for what promises to be a stimulating, collaborative, and memorable meeting.
Warm regards,
Hélder Ferreira & Jaime Vilaça
Registration
The registration for the Symposium on Innovation is Surgery is now open.
Programme
The programme of the Symposium on Innovation in Surgery consists of pre- and post hands-on courses on Thursday 22nd and Saturday 24th January 2026. The scientific programme will be held on Friday 23rd January 2026.
Location
The Symposium on Innovation in Surgery will be held at the Alfândega do Porto, Portugal.
The hands-on courses will be held at the Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute – University of Porto in Porto, Portugal and at University of Minho in Braga, Portugal.
Please note that EAES does not use external parties to assist with accommodation for this event.
See you in January 2026 in Porto, Portugal
