Wednesday 28 October 2026
ECG Retreat 08:30-16:30hrs
ECG Networking 16:30-17.30hrs
The IHPBA Early Career Group Retreat at the IHPBA World Congress offers a dedicated space for Early Career Group members to connect, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships within the global HPB community.
Designed to complement the scientific programme, the retreat provides interactive discussions, insights, and valuable networking opportunities in an informal and supportive setting.
Provisional Programme Topics
- Can Artificial Intelligence Help my HPB Surgery Career?
- How to Leverage Knowledge Exchange in Early Career.
- How to Participate in Research Collaborations?
- Keynote Lecture – My Most Important Tips and Tricks in the Era of AI Surgery
- Research Workshop *
- Arts & Craft – Anatomy Drawing for the OR
- Surgical Drawing Workshop – Give it a try! Hands-on experience with proctors
Why attend the ECG Retreat?
- Engage with peers from across the world
- Share experiences and challenges in early career practice and research
- Gain practical perspectives on career development within HPB
- Expand your international network in a relaxed environment
Registration
Registration Fee: USD $75.00 Places are limited and registration is required.
IHPBA defines ECG as members aged 45 or under, however this retreat is open to anyone who considers themselves as early career.
* Research Workshop: Call for Research Proposals for the ECG Retreat
The IHPBA Early Career Group (ECG) Leadership Council invites all current IHPBA members who are early career surgeons (any member aged 45 years old and under) and individuals who are currently in training for the HPB Speciality to submit research proposals at any stage of project development for inclusion in the ECG Research Workshop taking place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at the IHPBA World Congress, Singapore |
About the ECG Research Workshop: |
The ECG Workshop aims to provide a supportive and interactive platform where early career IHPBA members can receive constructive feedback from experienced researchers and faculty on their research ideas or projects. The aim is to help participants refine, strengthen, and advance their proposals. Submissions for research projects in the areas of clinical trials, epidemiology, health services research, or medical education are invited. |
To be eligible, projects must be led by a current IHPBA member who is an early career surgeon or fellow member. All submissions will be reviewed by a dedicated selection committee, and selected projects will be invited for oral presentation and discussion during the ECG Research Workshop. |
📅 Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026 |
📝 Submission: https://form.jotform.com/253362913791058 |
💬 For inquiries or more information, you can use this WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G5Hjxjk0RJLFMnFJsVjX86 |
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Please note, that this activity is not part of the abstract presentation and scientific sessions for 2026 IHPBA World Congress. Selected projects will not be part of the World Congress abstract publication or program. Projects may be submitted to both the ECG Research Workshop and the IHPBA 2026 World Congress independently. |
