I welcome all of you to the ASGBI 2021 Virtual Congress. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 has brought and building on the success of our 2020 Centenary Paper webinars , ASGBI is proud to host its first Virtual Congress. We have an exciting 5 day program of events, with something for everyone.  From live broadcast events to pre-recorded education sessions; from new cutting edge research to topics relevant to professional life; lively discussions and new features such as symposia aimed at trainees, SAS surgeons, and established consultants, all available for a period of 6 months post Congress.  There has never been a better time to become an ASGBI member, taking advantage of significantly lower registration fees and gaining access to a wealth of additional membership benefits.  I very much look forward to welcoming you to what will be a unique, thought provoking, diverse and stimulating Congress.

BJS Lecture

Professor Julio Mayol, Spain

Professor

Des Winter

Ms Nikki

Henderson

Bland-Sutton Lecture Professor

Tim Pawlik, USA

Professor

Peter Brennan

Professor

Averil Mansfield

Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh - Professor

Ewan Harrison