In this keynote, Ali Esmaeili, a Plastic Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital, will examine how habits and culture influence the future of surgery. Drawing on his global experience in change management, he will address how entrenched habits impact staff well-being, retention, and patient outcomes.

Ali will emphasise the effectiveness of small, consistent actions using the Kaizen method of 1% improvement to drive cultural shifts. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster collaboration and innovation, creating a healthier, more sustainable workplace for surgical teams.