Join the Women in Surgery (WinS) Forum from 6pm on Tuesday 10 March for a celebratory evening of networking and coming together to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 .The evening will feature an exclusive viewing of Portraits of Women in Surgery, a special exhibition on at the Hunterian Museum.

We are mindful that this year International Women's Day falls during Ramadan. For those breaking their fast, we have arranged for refreshment, including fresh juice and dates, to be available upon arrival and have quiet spaces available for prayer. We would be delighted for you to join us at this celebration. 

Insight: Portraits of Women in Surgery

Are you interest in finding out more about women surgeons from different surgical specialties, career stages and locations across the UK? Join us to explore the personal motivations and experiences that shape surgical careers today. All the surgeons featured are members of the WinS Network. You will be able to have a look at photographs taken by staff from the different NHS trusts and organisations across the country, including many specialist clinical photographers from the medical photography departments of each hospital. 

Booking deposit

The deposit will be returned upon attendance. If your plans change and you cannot attend the reception, please let us know and your deposit will be return to you if you inform us by Friday 6 March 2026. For cancellations after 6 March we may ask for supporting documentation to issue a refund. For any questions or queries please email rcsevents@rcseng.ac.uk

Venue details

The event will take place in the Lumley Library, on the first floor of the College. Please see the address below.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE