# LLMs-Full.txt - Full Content for Project Pages # Generated on: 2026-03-25T10:39:43.417Z # Total pages: 1 --- ## URL: https://baps2026.oa-event.com/home ### Title: Home ### Page ID: 8881072 ### Content: # 72nd BAPS Congress ## Welcome to our 72nd Congress ###### See this year's speakers ###### See key conference dates ###### Conference Sponsors ## [Speakers](#Speakers) ### **Abebe Bekele** ### **Arnaud Bonnard**  ### **Marie-Klaire Farrugia** ### **Shawn St Peter** ## Key dates ##### Event ### Conference Program ### Registration ### Our Insiders Guide to Manchester ## Our Sponsors BAPS had its inaugural scientific meeting in London in 1953. Since then, the meeting has become an annual event and has been held in many locations both in the UK and overseas (you can see a full list here). Over time we have endeavoured to make the annual meeting important both for the scientific content and the social aspects, offering paediatric surgeons from around the world networking opportunities to meet and discuss work. Dean, School of Medicine, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity, Professor of Surgery, Secretary General of COSECSA, Editor‑in‑Chief of the *East and Central Africa Journal of Surgery.* Arnaud Bonnard is currently a Professor in Paediatric Surgery at the Robert Debré Children University Hospital and Chief of the Paediatric Surgery department in Paris. Marie-Klaire Farrugia MD MD(Res) FRCSEd(Paed.Surg) is a Consultant Fetal and Paediatric Urologist at the Chelsea and Westminster (C&W) and Imperial College Hospitals; and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London. Senior Vice President and Chair, Department of Surgery at Children’s Mercy, and the Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program at Children's Mercy, where he is also the Director of the Center for Prospective Trials. 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[https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas](https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas) To be eligible for a letter of invitation you need to: If you are not a current member of BAPS, please also send a copy of your CV and if you are a trainee, you will need to provide a supporting letter from your supervising Paediatric Surgery Consultant. Please send the required information to congress@baps.org.uk. Please include your full job title and work address when requesting the letter. 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While you’re here for the conference, we hope you get a chance to explore the city too. It’s one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative places. From its industrial roots to its brilliant food, music and cultural scene, Manchester is compact, easy to get around and full of character. Whether you’re after great coffee, independent shops, world-class museums or a laid-back night out, there’s plenty to enjoy. Let us be your tour guides – here are some of our favourite places to eat, drink, explore and dance. There’s a Google map at the bottom of the page with our recommendations. **Grab a coffee:** Federal – iced oat matcha & Turkish eggs. The perfect start to any day. **Hanging out:** Sculpt in Haus – boutique Pilates studio. Don’t miss a class while you’re in town. **Dinner:** Erst – industrial-chic, small plates, natural wine. **Later on:** Stevenson Square – Manchester’s “Ibiza-style strip.” Start in the bars, then head to Stage & Radio for next-year’s movers and shakers. **Lunch:** Siam Smiles – try the eye-watering hot papaya salad if you dare. **Hanging out:** Castlefield Viaduct – a Victorian steel viaduct turned sky garden. 330m of greenery for an afternoon stroll. **Dinner:** Madre – Excellent Mexican Tapas in the Village **Later on: Bar games:** Flight Club, Sixes, Junkyard Golf, Lane 7, The Curling Club **Lunch:** Northern Soul – grilled cheese heaven. Get the house pickles. Hanging out: Castlefield – canals, mills, a Roman fort, and great canal-side bars. **Dinner:** Dishoom – in the former Freemasons’ Hall. Irani-café- inspired dishes, always excellent. **Later on:** The Oast House. Big outdoor courtyard and live music most nights. **Coffee:** Fort – legendary flat white, breakfast till 11:45, and an incredible key lime pie. **Hanging out:** Manchester Cathedral – essential visit; guided tours available. **Dinner:** The Sparrows – Swabian spätzle and the best dumplings in town. **Later on**: Craft beer fan? You’re spoilt for choice:, The Gas Lamp, Cloudwater, Northern Monk, Seven Bro7hers, Vocation & Co, Balance Brewing, Track, Sure Shot…… **Lunch:** ManCoCo – Manchester’s speakeasy coffee shop. Grab an Americano and a sourdough sarnie. **Hanging out:** People’s History Museum – radical stories of democracy and people power. **Dinner:** Climat – lofty restaurant with great views. Ask to peek at the wine cellar. **Later on:** Manchester’s live music scene is huge: The Blues Kitchen, Academy, Apollo, Co-op Live, AO Arena, Band on the Wall. **Lunch:** 200 Degrees – house blend, impressive latte art, and close to… **Dinner:** Rudy’s – Manchester’s best pizza (3 venues in town). Book a table or expect a queue; it’s worth it. **Later on:** Mojo’s – the best night out in the city. 25 years and still going strong! Expect a late finish. **Lunch**: Mackie Mayor – relaxed food hall with independent vendors and communal seating. **Hanging out:** One of the great libraries of the world, the neo-Gothic John Rylands Library houses rare books and manuscripts. Nearby, the Portico Library is a hidden gem, while Manchester Central Library is an icon in St Peter’s Square. **Dinner:** New Century Hall – 5 independent food traders in a 1963 dance hall. From fried chicken to sushi and ramen, there’s something for everyone. **Later on:** Fancy a world class view? Try 20 Stories or Cloud 23 **Lunch:** This & That – 3 curries + a mountain of rice for £6. No complaints. **Hanging out:** Manchester Film & TV Map walking tour – see where the blockbusters were filmed. **Dinner:** Little Aladdin – six daily curries, huge portions, 100% vegan. **Later on:** Looking for a play or concert? The Bridgewater Hall, Royal Exchange, Home and The Lowry are all close by **Lunch:** Bundobust – Gujurat-inspired vegetarian/vegan street food + quality craft beer = perfect **Hanging out:** Northern Quarter – street art, vinyl shops, indie stores, great coffee, elite people-watching. **Dinner:** Edinburgh Castle – historic Victorian pub, great food upstairs, whisky and cosy vibes downstairs. **Later on:** Albert Schloss – big, brassy, loud, uninhibited fun. **Hanging out:** The Marble Arch – Manchester’s best proper pub and home to Marble Brewery. Settle in. **Dinner:** The Firehouse – casual, the charred chicken is essential. Live performers on weekends bring the sparkle. **Later on:** Diecast – huge, converted factory full of games, bars, and a nightclub. Something for everyone. **Lunch:** Seoul Kimchi. Life affirming Korean comfort food. Just round the corner from the conference venue! **Hanging out:** Man City & Man United stadiums – quick tram rides away. Tours available. Also swing by the National Football Museum. **Dinner:** Fancy curry? Try the world famous ‘curry mile,’ Wilmslow Road, Rusholme. 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A Professor of General and Thoracic Surgery, he previously served as CEO of Black Lion Teaching Hospital and Dean of Medicine at Addis Ababa University. He holds faculty positions at UGHE, Addis Ababa University, the University of Rwanda, and Duke University. With more than 22 years of experience in medical and surgical education, he has been a visiting professor and external examiner worldwide. He is a fellow of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and the American College of Surgeons’ Academy of Master Surgical Educators. Professor Bekele is Secretary General of COSECSA, Editor‑in‑Chief of the *East and Central Africa Journal of Surgery*, and serves on editorial boards including *JAMA Health Forum* and *BMC Medical Education*. He has published over 120 articles and book chapters and received multiple regional and international awards, including the 2024 CUGH Distinguished Leadership Award. He advises national and global bodies including Ethiopia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the WHO Council on Learning and Capacity Building in Health Emergencies, the Global Surgery Foundation, and the African Forum for Research and Education in Health. His work focuses on global safe surgery, equitable access to surgical care, and advancing surgical education across Africa. Arnaud Bonnard is currently a Professor in Paediatric Surgery at the Robert Debré Children University Hospital and Chief of the Paediatric Surgery department in Paris, France. His main interests are minimally invasive surgery, neonatal surgery and thoracic surgery with a special focus on congenital malformations. He’s involved in many teaching courses on behalf the EUPSA educational office board and other society such as ESPES and the French Paediatric Surgery Society. He has been involved in the EUPSA society as treasurer for 6 years. He is the course director of IRCAD Minimally invasive and robotic pediatric surgery program and he is also the program director for the paediatric surgery residency in Paris. As a professor, he’s still doing basic research on a mouse model of NEC testing the effect of CO2 insufflation on the intestinal lesion and on cerebral induced lesions. Marie-Klaire Farrugia MD MD(Res) FRCSEd(Paed.Surg) is a Consultant Fetal and Paediatric Urologist at the Chelsea and Westminster (C&W) and Imperial College Hospitals; and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London. Miss Farrugia’s clinical and research expertise includes antenatally-diagnosed urinary tract conditions, in particular fetal bladder outlet obstruction and in-utero intervention outcomes; vesico-ureteric reflux and obstructive megaureter. She is a keen minimally-invasive surgeon and is amongst the first paediatric robotic surgeons in the UK. The robotic urology program in C&W was set up in 2014 following a remarkable charity initiative, the “Pluto Appeal” that contributed to the Trust’s first Da Vinci: the program has since expanded to include other specialties and the purchase of 2 further robotic platforms. Miss Farrugia is now involved in training the next generation of robotic surgeons and is part of Faculty on the European Promaster course in robotic-assisted surgery and ESPES minimally-invasive surgery courses. Miss Farrugia is the Fetal and Perinatal section editor of the Journal of Pediatric Urology; Treasurer-elect of the European Society for Pediatric Urology; member of the European Reference Network/ eUROGEN obstructive megaureter guidelines panel; and the paediatric representative on the GIRFT Robotic-assisted surgery pathways panel. She has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, invited reviews, educational modules and book chapters and has delivered invited talks world-wide. Her favourite locations outside paediatric theatres will usually include a Crossfit Box or a sailing boat. Shawn D. St. Peter, MD, joined the Children’s Mercy Department of Surgery in 2006 and now serves as Senior Vice President, Chair of the Department, Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, and Director of the Center for Prospective Trials. He also holds the Thomas Holder and Keith Ashcraft Endowed Chair of Surgical Research. Dr. St. Peter earned a Zoology degree from the University of Idaho and his medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, including a research year at Oxford University, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Mercy. He has held numerous national and local leadership roles and currently serves on committees for APSA, IPEG, AAP, and ACS. His honors include six Golden Apple Mercy Mentor Awards. A prolific researcher, Dr. St. Peter has co-authored more than 400 original publications, multiple reviews and chapters, and two textbooks. He is frequently invited to speak nationally and internationally. His work focuses on comparative effectiveness trials, reducing the impact of surgical care on children, and lowering healthcare costs for pediatric surgical conditions. Compliant with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice - [Home](/) - [Programme](/programme) - [Location](/location-72ndbaps-manchester) - [Register](https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/75894?preview=false) - [Home](/) - [Programme](/programme) - [Location](/location-72ndbaps-manchester) - [Register](https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/75894?preview=false)