1. By the end of the conference, participants will be able to critically evaluate and understand the implications of new surgical research being presented, further enriching their own practice and patient care. 2. Attendees will learn to engage effectively in breakout sessions, honing their communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills with other professionals from the surgical field. 3. Participants will be inspired by key speeches by major thought leaders in surgery; this will provide them with fresh perspectives in their area of interest and influence their professional decisions in future. 4. Through participating in the pre-conference workshops, attendees will enhance their practical surgical skills and technical knowledge, helping them to improve their competence and confidence in their surgical abilities. 5. Delegates will gain valuable insight on surgical career development from the experts in the field, equipping them with information and strategies to advance in their professional journey.