The @ASOU_Official , in partnership with the Ministry of Health - Uganda , Makerere University Biomedical Engineering Unit, Innovations in Global Surgery (ICIGS) Conference 2027 (IGS), and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), is pleased to invite you to participate in the 5th International Congress on Innovations in Global Surgery (ICIGS), the 27th ASOU Annual Scientific Conference and the Surgical Landscape Exhibition - 5th Edition. The events will bring together multidisciplinary stakeholders to address global challenges and explore innovative technologies to enhance equitable access to high-quality surgical, obstetric, trauma, and anaesthesia (SOTA) care, under the theme: “Advancing Surgical Equity and Innovations” from March 22nd-25th, 2027, at Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda. The 5th ICIGS will showcase, highlight and address key issues including: accelerating quality surgical care; technological advancement in the quality of peri-operative care; technological infrastructure, sustainability and engagement with industry partners; community and Patient involvement in surgical care; integrating emergency, critical and operative care (ECO) within the health system; prioritising equitable Surgical, Obstetrics, Trauma and Anaesthesia (SOTA) care; growing future leaders in surgery; role of innovation in training and capacity building. You are also invited to showcase your work at the conference by submitting your abstract to jogs.one/icigs/ before 30th November 2026. We would be grateful if you could join us in person and look forward to your confirmation. To register please go to this link lnkd.in/dU5miiR5 We look forward to welcoming you and your participation.