RISE-UK 2026 is a two-day national conference focused on the future of surgery, surgical robotics, digital innovation, AI, simulation and real-world adoption of next-generation surgical technologies. The event brings together surgeons, trainees, hospital leaders, theatre teams, procurement and transformation leads, industry partners, academics, innovators and policymakers to explore how robotics and emerging technologies can be implemented safely, responsibly and at scale across the NHS and wider healthcare system. It is aimed at surgeons and surgical trainees across specialties, NHS executives and managers, theatre and perioperative teams, innovation and transformation leads, procurement teams, medical technology companies, educators, researchers and anyone involved in shaping the future of surgical care.