Inaugural Pan-African Conference on Surgery
Pre-conference
Feb 22 – 23
Pre-conference Workshops
Six pre-conference training workshops to choose from.
Secure a seat at one of the pre-conference expert-taught seminars and earn a certificate.
Conference
Feb 24 – 28
Main Conference
Multifaceted conference with a rich program.
Secure your seat at the value-packed main conference. Network and connect with experts and leaders.
Day by Day Themes
Saturday & Sunday
22-23 February
Pre-conference Expert-taught Seminars
Two days of hands-on training for operative team members (surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, intensivists, pediatricians and generalists) in the form of lectures, simulations and demonstrations.
Monday
24 February
Advancing Surgical Education Across Africa
Keynote addresses from global leaders, expert clinical and research presentations, moderated roundtables and panel sessions, poster sessions, multidisciplinary case discussions, exhibition booths by sponsors and organizations, and vendor fairs.
Tuesday
25 February
Surgical Innovation to Advance Access & Clinical Skill Development
Keynote addresses from global leaders, expert clinical and research presentations, moderated roundtables and panel sessions, poster sessions, multidisciplinary case discussions, exhibition booths by sponsors and organizations, and vendor fairs.
Wednesday
26 February
Creating Balanced Surgical Ecosystems: Leadership and Specialization
Keynote addresses from global leaders, expert clinical and research presentations, moderated roundtables and panel sessions, poster sessions, multidisciplinary case discussions, exhibition booths by sponsors and organizations, and vendor fairs.
Thursday
27 February
Integration of Research to Advance Academic and Clinical Practice
Keynote addresses from global leaders, expert clinical and research presentations, moderated roundtables and panel sessions, poster sessions, multidisciplinary case discussions, exhibition booths by sponsors and organizations, and vendor fairs.
Friday
28 February
Co-creating Robust Surgical Systems: Policy and Advocacy
Keynote addresses from global leaders, expert clinical and research presentations, moderated roundtables and panel sessions, poster sessions, multidisciplinary case discussions, exhibition booths by sponsors and organizations, and vendor fairs.
Why Rwanda?
Rwanda has been chosen to host the inaugural Pan-African Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Conference due to its exemplary commitment to advancing health care and its strategic role in fostering regional collaboration.
The country’s successful partnerships with global health organizations and its dedication to improving surgical infrastructure make it an ideal location for this landmark event.
Hosting the conference underscores Rwanda’s leadership in addressing surgical disparities and promoting sustainable solutions across Africa.
