Date: 4- 6 December 2024
Venue: International Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1HQ
Event information
The BAPRAS Congress 2023 marked our largest annual conference yet, and the event this year is shaping up to surpass previous ones!
Taking place on 4 - 6 December 2024 at ICC Wales, we are delighted to be collaborating with plastic surgery associations and societies from across the world to bring you a programme filled with insightful talks delivered by international experts.
New additions to the programme include a Military Plastic Surgery session and a session focused on JPRAS.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission has now closed.
Registration
Once again, we are pleased to offer significant discounts for BAPRAS members
Not a BAPRAS member? Click here for information on how to join, or contact membership@bapras.org.uk
Registration rates
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Standard Rates
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Three days
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One day
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Member- Full/Overseas/Interspecialty
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£263
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£105
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Member- Trainee/Associate
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£188
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£75
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Member- Junior/ Student & Foundation/ Affiliate/ Honorary/ Senior/ Researcher
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£138
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£55
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Non-member- Consultant
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£775
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£310
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Non-member- Trainee/Other
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£500
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£200
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Non-member- Junior (no NTN)
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£325
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£130
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Social Events
We hope you will join us at the following social events:
Wednesday 4 December
Deanery Challenge
Following our inaugural Deanery Challenge event, which took place in Newcastle last year, teams of trainees will be invited to return to battle it out on stage at the close of the first day of the congress for a fun plastic surgery knowledge related quiz.
Join us to see if Mersey Deanery will retain their crown!
Thursday 5 December
Association Dinner
Join us on Thursday evening at the Celtic Manor resort for our annual congress dinner- dinner, drinks, dancing and an opportunity to catch up with colleagues from around the country.
Tickets for this event are limited, and are likely to sell out fast!
The price is £70 per ticket (including 3 course meal, half bottle of wine, reception drinks (non-alcoholic alternatives available), after-dinner entertainment.
Dress code: lounge suits
Associated events:
Tuesday, 3 December
BAPRAS Cadaveric Day, at The University of Bristol - School of Anatomy
Taking place at the University of Bristol, this year’s cadaveric day will focus on lower limb surgery.
Tuesday, 3 December
PLASTA Annual Congress- ICC Wales
Aimed at trainees of all grades from medical students upwards, PLASTA’s popular annual congress is taking place the day before BAPRAS congress commences.
Thursday, 5 December
Women in Plastic Surgery - UK Breakfast Symposium - ICC Wales
Join us for the inaugural Women in Plastic Surgery UK (WPS-UK) breakfast symposium.
An opportunity for female plastic surgeons to network, engage and motivate each other at BAPRAS this year. Enjoy breakfast with colleagues and participate in our symposium focusing on motivations for leadership!
Register via the online registration form
Friday, 6 December
Nurses Education Day - ICC Wales
Plastic surgery nurse colleagues are encouraged to join us for any day of congress, but in particular for our popular nurses education day. Hear presentations from nurse colleagues around the country and stay up to date with the latest issues in plastic surgery nursing.
Registration is free for BAPRAS nurse members, and £50 for non-members.
Click here to find out more about becoming a member
Venue, Travel and Accommodation
Getting to the venue
The ICC Wales is easily accessible from the M4, Cardiff airport and Newport train station.
Click here for more information on traveling by road, rail and air: https://www.iccwales.com/getting-here/
Travelling by train?
Conference attendees receive discounted rail travel on Great North Western Railway- https://www.iccwales.com/getting-here/train/.
Tickets can be booked up to three months in advance, subject to availability.
The ICC is a 15 minute taxi ride from Newport station.
Delegate accommodation
We have secured a block booking of rooms at the following hotels:
- Celtic Manor Resort (a short walk from the ICC). Room rates from £190.00 per night (single occupancy, bed and breakfast)
- Ty Newport (a five minute taxi ride to the ICC). Room rates from £140.00 per night (single occupancy, bed and breakfast)
Bedrooms can be booked by clicking here: www.celtic-manor.com
- Booking Code Type: block ID
- Booking Code: BAP021224
Rooms will be available using this code until 4 November.
Please note, rates may differ on other booking sites such as booking.com
Alternatively, there are a range of other hotels nearby:
Premier Inn Newport Wales (room rates from £39)- 4 minute drive/18 minute walk
Holiday Inn Newport (room rates from £85)- 5 minute drive/10 minute walk
Sponsorship and trade
Interested in being a sponsor or exhibiting at BAPRAS Congress 2024?
To find out more about the opportunities still available for this year's event please visit the link below.
View the trade brochure
We are pleased to confirm the following sponsors and exhibitors:
Headline Sponsors:
KLS Martin, Mercian, Severn, Motiva, Zeiss, J&J Medtech, Stryker, Regeneron
Education Partners:
Motiva, Baxter, PRASIS, Tela Bio, J&J Medtech, Raise Healthcare, Polynovo, Solventum
Gold Sponsors:
Spectral MD UK
Silver Sponsors:
IGEA Medical, GC Aesthetics Hospital Innovations, Brennan and Co NI
Exhibitors:
Advantech Surgical, BFIRST, Braun, Lipoelastic. Elsevier, Eurosurgical, Joint Operations, Medical Protection Society, Pinpoint, PLASTA, Premium Medical Protection, R&D Surgical, Sychem Surgical, Triangle, Q Surgical, Victor Surgical, Raise Healthcare