AOT Annual Conference 2026

The Association of Otolaryngologists in Training (AOT) is pleased to announce its Annual Conference 2026, taking place at the Hilton Bournemouth on Friday 5 June, with a pre-conference social on Thursday 4 June.   

As the largest trainee-led ENT conference in the UK, this flagship event brings together medical students, foundation doctors, core trainees, specialty registrars and fellows for a day of high-quality education, collaboration and forward-thinking discussion. The programme has been designed with a clear focus on both the future of ENT training and surgical practice and the practical realities of career progression within the specialty. 

Key sessions will include training updates from national leaders, alongside discussions addressing current challenges such as funding constraints and their impact on training opportunities. The conference will also feature interactive breakout sessions offering practical guidance on Core Surgical Training, ST3 applications, FRCS preparation and consultant appointments, as well as insights into careers across the breadth of ENT subspecialties.  

We are delighted to welcome a distinguished faculty, including Helen Cocks (ENT-UK President), Ashok Rokade (BRS President), Charlie Hall (SAC Chair) and Professor Shahed Quraishi (Founder of ENT Masterclass), with further speakers to be announced.  

Abstract submissions are now open for oral and poster presentations, with opportunities for trainees at all levels to present their work to a national audience. The submission deadline is 12 April 2026, with successful authors notified by 19 April 2026. 

The day will conclude with a black-tie conference dinner, complemented by a relaxed pre-conference social, providing excellent opportunities for networking and peer engagement. 

We warmly encourage trainees to submit their work and attend what promises to be an engaging and highly relevant AOT conference. 
 

Key Dates 

Pre-Conference Social: Thursday 4 June 2026 (11:00–19:00) 
Conference: Friday 5 June 2026 (09:00–17:00) 
Black-Tie Conference Dinner: Friday evening 

Abstract Submissions 
Submission deadline: Midnight, Sunday 12 April 2026 
Outcome notification: Sunday 19 April 2026 

🎟️ Tickets are limited and now on sale. 

Register and submit abstracts: 
Conference registration: https://tinyurl.com/4p9nwej6 
Abstract submission: https://tinyurl.com/3buz4da9