Difficult Airway Society
Annual Scientific Meeting
Newport, Wales, UK
11th - 13th November 2026
Croeso, Welcome!
As the All Wales Airway Group, it is our absolute pleasure to host the DAS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. It has been a long time since 2012 when the DAS ASM last visited the Land of the Red Dragon, and we are looking forward to welcoming the meeting back.
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2026 presents a unique opportunity to mark 30 years since the
first DAS meeting was held under the leadership of the late
Dr Ralph Vaughan, a Consultant Anaesthetist in Cardiff.
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Alongside the legacy of individuals like Dr Vaughan, there is a
great heritage to be discovered in Wales.
It was the birthplace of the UKs National Health Service under
the leadership of Aneurin Bevan PC. It was the home of
pioneers in anaesthesia in the likes of Professor Bill Mapleson
and Professor William Mushin.
We invite you to join us to look together at where we have come from, to build on our shared heritage, and consider where we are hoping to go.
DAS Wales 2026 promises you a warm welcome, an exceptional scientific programme, and a local organising committee excited to showcase the best of Wales.
​Our broader ambitions for DAS Wales 2026 include:
• Building connection and a sense of community
• Being the first DAS meeting with gender parity across our invited speakers
• Consideration of what has been and what is to come in the delivery of safe airway
management
• Celebrating the 30 Years of DAS
Join us in November 2026, come to Wales and escape the everyday.
Dr Thomas Kitchen
Chair of Local Organising Committee,
DAS Wales 2026
DAS Wales 2026 is accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for up to 16 CPD credits.
Important Dates
Registration Open
6 Nov 2025
Abstract Notifications to Authors
1 September 2026
Abstract Submission Open
Jan 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline
9 September 2026
Abstract Deadline
7 Aug 2026
Cancellation
Deadline
11 September 2026
Dates subject to change
Note, all official emails about the conference will come from das2026@abbeyuk.com. We are aware of fraudulent messages being sent from alternative addresses claiming to be DAS 2026. Please do not click links or send payments in response to these, if in doubt, please get in touch.
Travel to DAS 2026
Join Us in November 11th -13th November 2026
The Difficult Airway Society Conference 2026 promises to be a landmark event in airway management, education, and innovation. ICC Wales is honoured to provide the stage for this prestigious gathering of healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders.
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​If you are travelling from overseas to attend you may require a visa. Please also be aware that non-Europeans may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.
Please make sure you have the correct documents before you travel and check the UK Government website.​​
Travel information & transport links
The nearest major station is Newport Train Station, just 4 miles from ICC Wales.
Travel times include:
London Paddington to Newport: ~1 hour 45 minutes via Great Western Railway
Bristol Temple Meads to Newport: ~35 minutes
Cardiff Central to Newport: ~15 minutes
Delegates attending a conference at ICC Wales can enjoy an exclusive rate when travelling by train with Great Western Railway to Newport*
Standard Return example (London Paddington - Newport)
From £54 per person
First Class Return example (London Paddington - Newport)
From £104 per person
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Please be aware that these train tickets will be valid only with a proof of attendance at a conference (the Final Confirmation email). Tickets can be booked up to 3 months in advance, subject to availability, one ticket at a time.
*Terms and conditions apply. Bookings are subject to availability. Prices shown are valid for travel between London Paddington and Newport only. The offer is available from most of GWR's station network and may also be purchased from stations in London and the South-East. The on-board conductor will request proof that the person travelling is attending a conference/event at ICC Wales. Delegate confirmation, badges and joining instructions will be accepted. Should the traveler not be able to provide these they will be charges the difference in fare. Offer is ongoing but may be withdrawn at any time.
From Newport Station:
Taxi: ~9 minutes (£17–£21)
Bus: Line 73 from Friars Walk 6 to Celtic Manor & ICC (~16–22 minutes)
Walking: ~1 hour (3.7 miles)
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For more travel information please visit our dedicated page: Travel to DAS Wales 2026