Annual Congress 2026

Tariff types	One Day	Both days
Consultant	€250.00	€505.00
NCHD/Trainee	€115.00	€220.00
Nurses	€115.00	€220.00
Medical Student	€60.00	€80.00
Retired Fellows	€65.00	€120.00

Workshop sessions: €120 per workshop
Refresher course series (Wednesday) €100
For CPD-SS registrations, please email events@coa.ie 

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Annual Congress will feature 8 diverse and engaging workshops, offering you the opportunity to tailor your experience over the course of the two-day event.

 

WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2026	THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2026	FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2026
14.00-17.30 Introductory USGRA 3.5 CPD points	8.30-12.00 Advanced USGRA 3.5 CPD points	8.30-11.30 Airways Workshop 3 CPD points
14.00-15.30 Reflective Practice 1.5 CPD points	11.00-13.00 Essentials of QI Workshop 2 CPD points	11.30-14.30 PoCUS Workshop 3 CPD Points
	14.00-16.30 TIVA Workshop 2.5 CPD Points
	15.00-17.30 Thoracic Workshop 2.5 CPD points

Workshop sessions: €120 per workshop
For CPD-SS registrations please email events@coa.ie 

We are pleased to announce that eposters submissions for Congress 2026 is now open.

This is an excellent opportunity to present your insights and share your learning experiences with the wider community.

Submissions are welcome from:

• Anaesthetists in Training
• Fellows of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (in good standing)
• Joint Faculty of Intensive Care members
• Members of the Intensive Care Multidisciplinary Team (including Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Pharmacists—Consultants and Non-Consultants)
• Medical Students and Scientists under supervision in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesiology

Submission Guidelines:

• Submissions are now open
• Please send all submissions through our form below.
• Please use the approved ePoster template exclusively.
• ePosters may cover the following topics:
  • Audit
  • Single case learning presentations
  • Series of clinical cases
  • Literature reviews
• Submission Deadline: Friday 3rd April

Note: Original research or larger quality improvement projects should be submitted for the Delaney Medal instead.
We look forward to reviewing your ePosters and showcasing your valuable contributions at Congress 2026!

The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland is delighted to invite applications for the prestigious Delaney Medal, commemorating the late Dr. Edmund Delaney.

Awarded by the Council of the College, this distinguished honour recognizes outstanding presentations on topics related to anaesthetic practice. The competition is open to trainees in anaesthesia for work conducted in Ireland.

This medal represents a unique opportunity for trainees to showcase their expertise, contribute to the advancement of anaesthetic practice, and gain recognition for their dedication and achievements.

Submission Details:

• Submissions opens Wednesday 4th February 2026
• Please send all submissions to: congressabstracts@coa.ie
• Deadline: please send all submissions by Friday 3rd April 2026
• Please review the submission guidelines and criteria carefully before applying.

We encourage all eligible trainees to participate and look forward to receiving your submissions.

A fun Charity 5k run organised by the CAT Committee. All proceeds will go to Pieta House.

Thursday 21st May 7.00 am, UCD sports track

Our Sustainability Pledge – CAI Annual Congress of Anaesthesia 2026

 

The climate emergency is widely recognised as the greatest global health challenge of our time. As healthcare professionals, anaesthesiologists have a unique responsibility — and opportunity — to lead by example in reducing environmental harm while delivering high-quality patient care.

Over recent years, the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (CAI) has actively worked to reduce the environmental impact of the Annual Congress. In 2026, we are continuing this commitment and strengthening our focus on sustainability across all aspects of the event.

 

What the College of Anaesthesiologists is doing

 

To minimise the environmental footprint of the Congress, we have implemented the following measures:

• Reducing paper use through a dedicated Congress app, providing full access to the programme, speaker information, and key updates
• Sustainable catering, with food sourced locally where possible
• Water refill stations to support the use of reusable bottles
• Use of crockery and reusable service ware in place of disposable items wherever possible
• Encouraging delegates to return their lanyards after the event so they can be reused at future congresses

 

Education and leadership in sustainability

 

Sustainability is reflected not only in how the Congress is delivered, but also in its scientific programme. This year’s Congress includes a dedicated session on sustainability in anaesthesia, exploring how environmentally responsible practices can be safely and realistically integrated into everyday clinical work.

 

Through this session, we aim to raise awareness, share practical and evidence-based approaches, and encourage leadership and innovation within the specialty.

 

How delegates can help

 

We encourage all attendees to support these initiatives by:

• Using public transport or carsharing where possible to travel to Congress. The UCD campus benefits from excellent public transport links, making sustainable travel an easy choice.
• Recycling waste responsibly using the clearly marked bins provided throughout the venue
• Returning lanyards at the end of the event for reuse

A collective effort

 

Sustainability is a shared responsibility. By making thoughtful choices — from how we travel, to what we eat, to how we engage with education — we can reduce our environmental impact while continuing to deliver an outstanding scientific meeting.

 

We thank our delegates for supporting these initiatives and helping us make the CAI Annual Congress a more sustainable event.

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As part of our sustainability pledge, we strongly encourage all delegates to travel by public transport, car share, cycle, or walk wherever possible.

If you do need to drive, please only use the designated white parking spaces. All other parking spaces are pay-and-display.

Thank you for supporting our commitment to sustainability.

To sponsor our Annual Congress 2026, email your interest to Juliana Gonzalez at events@coa.ie events@coa.ie