Scalpel & Scope Global Summit 2026

Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons Welfare Association

Advancing global surgical excellence through innovation, education, research & international collaboration.

250+

Global Delegates

15+

International Faculty

Days of Immersion

100+

Workshop Participants

01 — About The Summit

A global stage for the future of surgery.

The Scalpel & Scope Global Summit is ELSWA’s flagship international congress — uniting surgeons, researchers, faculty and healthcare leaders from across the world. Three days of hands-on training, advanced masterclasses, peer-reviewed science and cross-border collaboration, culminating in the ELSWA Global Visionary Awards.

Global collaboration

Surgical innovation

Original research

Faculty development

Medical education

Elite networking

02 — Summit Highlights

Everything a world-class congress should be.

3 Immersive Days

Workshops, masterclasses and a global scientific conference.

International Faculty

Leading surgeons and researchers from four continents.

Hands-on Workshops

Simulation labs, live surgery and cadaveric training.

Scientific Sessions

Peer-reviewed research, keynotes and panel debates.

Global Awards

The ELSWA Global Visionary Awards gala evening.

Elite Networking

Curated forums connecting industry and academia.

Robotic Surgery

Next-generation robotic platforms, live and hands-on.

Research Presentations

Original science from institutions worldwide.

Medical Innovation

Devices and digital tools shaping tomorrow's care.

03 — Training Journey

Three days, one journey.

Hands-on Workshop

Advanced Surgical Training

Scientific Conference

ELSWA Global Visionary Awards

Gala Dinner

04 — Detailed Program

A meticulously curated agenda.

01 15 September 2026

Day 01

Foundations & Hands-on

01 Basic Laparoscopy

02 Simulation Lab

03 Diagnostic Endoscopy

04 Intracorporeal Suturing

05 Camera Navigation

06 Supervised Hands-on Practice

02 16 September 2026

Day 02

Advanced & Robotic

01 Advanced Laparoscopy

02 Robotic Surgery Systems

03 Faculty Masterclass

04 Advanced Endoscopy

05 Live Surgery Broadcast

06 Structured Skills Assessment

03 17 September 2026

Day 03

Science & Celebration

01 International Conference

02 Research Presentations

03 Keynote Sessions

04 AI in Surgery Symposium

05 Global Visionary Awards

06 Networking & Gala Dinner

05 — Scientific Tracks

Ten disciplines. One frontier.

01

General Surgery

02

Minimal Access Surgery

03

Robotic Surgery

04

Artificial Intelligence

05

GI Surgery

06

Hernia Surgery

07

Surgical Oncology

08

Digital Healthcare

09

Research

10

Medical Education

06 — Hands-on Workshops

Choose your level of immersion.

Skills Intensive

Workshop Only

Day 1 & Day 2 hands-on labs

Scientific

Conference Only

Day 3 international conference

Complete Experience

Full Access

All 3 days + Awards & Gala

Global Guests

International Delegate

All access + concierge

07 — International Presence

A growing global community.

25+

Countries Represented

250+

Global Delegates

15+

International Faculty

08 — Registration Packages

Secure your seat at the summit.

Early-bird rates available until 30 Aug 2026. All passes include delegate credentials and access to networking forums.

Workshop Pass

$390

per delegate

Conference Pass

$290

per delegate

Full Access Pass

$690

per delegate

International Delegate

$790

per delegate

09 — The Venue

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A five-star grand conference hotel in the heart of the city — world-class auditoriums, on-site accommodation and seamless international connectivity.

Grand Ballroom & Conference Halls

On-site Delegate Accommodation

20 minutes from KLIA International Airport

Central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

10 — September 15–17, 2026 · Malaysia

Join the future of global surgery.

Become part of an international surgical movement shaping the future of healthcare through education, innovation and collaboration.