Come for the conference, stay for Wales! Join us at #DASWales26, 11–13 November at @ICCWales for three days of insights, inspiration and connections. It doesn’t stop there! From breathtaking landscapes and historic castles to vibrant cities, great food and a warm Welsh welcome, there’s plenty to discover beyond the conference. Make your conference trip an adventure! 📍 ICC Wales | 11–13 November 2026 Register now! das2026.co.uk @altgm @ravibhagrath @LondonSneh @AndyHiggsGAA @dr_imranahmad @elboghdadly @ProfEllenO @c_johnstone1980 @Midlandsairway @airwaywales @ScotAirwayGroup @Sajay70 @dasresidents @AS_Kochi @TraineesEAMS @Samhq1995

Faculty Spotlight #DASWales26 Dr Kate Prior When things go wrong, leadership matters. But where can we learn the lessons that make a difference when the pressure is on? Meet Dr Kate Prior, a former Royal Navy anaesthetist who now works across the NHS and British Horseracing. Drawing on her experience in the Royal Navy, Kate will explore “Leadership when things go wrong, learning from the Royal Navy” at #DASWales26 Expect insights into leadership, decision-making and learning from challenging situations — lessons that translate far beyond the military and into our everyday clinical practice. 📍 ICC Wales | 11–13 November das2026.co.uk @altgm @ravibhagrath @ProfEllenO @LondonSneh @gunjeet99 @c_johnstone1980 @elboghdadly @Sajay70 @airwaywales @AS_Kochi @Midlandsairway @ScotAirwayGroup

Faculty Spotlight #DASWales26 Dr Danielle Huckle From Mapleson to Vaughan — the story of airway management is full of innovation, history and Welsh connections. Dr Danielle Huckle is a Consultant Anaesthetist at University Hospital of Wales and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University. At #DASWales26, Danielle will take us on a journey through the evolution of airway management in her talk, “From Mapleson to Vaughan; the evolution of airway management and Wales”. Discover the people, ideas and developments that have helped shape our specialty — and celebrate the Welsh contribution to airway management 📍@ICCWales 🗓️11–13 November das2026.co.uk @altgm @ravibhagrath @ProfEllenO @airwaywales @gunjeet99 @LondonSneh @ScotAirwayGroup @Midlandsairway @AS_Kochi @c_johnstone1980 @dasresidents @Sajay70 @Airwayman1 @doctimcook @AndyHiggsGAA

Faculty Spotlight #DASWales26 Dr Anette Scholz A Consultant Anaesthetist at UHW Cardiff since 2006, she’s spent nearly 20 years volunteering with Mercy Ships, providing anaesthesia care to those in need. At #DASWales26, she’ll share insights on “Airway management on Mercy Ships”. das2026.co.uk

Heading to DAS Wales 2026? Save on your journey! Special Great Western Railway @GWRHelp fares are available when travelling to Newport for the DAS 2026! Join us at @ICCWales , 11–13 November, to shape the future of airway management. Register, plan your journey and find out more at das2026.co.uk/travel We look forward to welcoming you! #DAS2026

#DASWales26 is accredited by the @RCoANews for up to 16 CPD credits! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of airway management. We look forward to welcoming you to @ICCWales on 11-13th November! Register now! das2026.co.uk @altgm @ravibhagrath @ProfEllenO @gunjeet99 @dasresidents @DASRegistry @RCSICritCare @BJAJournals @Anaes_Residents @AnaesthesiaScot @Midlandsairway @AS_Kochi @airwaywales

Meet Dr Owen Thomas Consultant Anaesthetist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and one of the people helping to shape the workshops at #DASWales26. Taking place on 11 November, the workshops are designed to be practical, interactive and hands-on — giving you the chance to develop your airway skills alongside experts in the field. Don’t miss out. Book your workshop place now! das2026.co.uk @dasresidents @altgm @ravibhagrath @ProfEllenO @gunjeet99 @AndyHiggsGAA @airwaywales @Midlandsairway @AS_Kochi @ScotAirwayGroup

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 #DASWales26 Dr Annie Hunningher @AnnieHunn is a Consultant Anaesthetist with a passion for airway management, patient safety, training and improvement. Safety isn’t just about getting things right — it’s about building systems that make it easier to get things right, every time. As Group Safety Lead for @NHSBartsHealth , an IHI Improvement Coach and lead clinical author for the National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (NatSSIPs2), she brings a wealth of experience in turning safety principles into practice. Her expertise spans improvement science, patient safety and data analysis, and in 2026 she was awarded the @RCoANews Dudley Buxton Prize. At #DASWales26, she’ll be challenging us to think differently about safety in her talk, “Enhanced concepts of safety”. @ICCWales | 11–13 November das2026.co.uk

ONE MONTH TO GO! The countdown is on! Just one month to go until DAS Wales 2026! Join us at @ICCWales, 11–13 November. Haven’t registered yet? Now’s the time! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, share insights and be part of the DAS community. Register now and join us in Wales! das2026.co.uk #DASWales26 #OneMonthToGo

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 #DASWales26 Dr Barry McGuire Barry is a Consultant Anaesthetist in Dundee and will be joining the faculty at #DASWales26. His session, “An ethical dilemma in airway training – to consent or not?”, will explore the ethical challenges surrounding consent in airway training and the implications for both patients and trainees. Join us at ICC Wales, 11–13 November, for this and a packed programme exploring the challenges facing airway management. das2026.co.uk