CUTTING EDGE LARYNGOLOGY
2026
Shaping the future of Laryngology
Cutting Edge Laryngology 2026 is the bi-annual flagship meeting of the British Laryngological Association, bringing together an international faculty of leading experts in laryngology.
This three-day conference will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine and will focus on the very latest advancements in voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.
The programme will span clinical practice, scientific research, and technological innovation, featuring keynote lectures, original research presentations, case discussions, and panel debates.
Designed for ENT surgeons, Speech and Language Therapists, Respiratory Physicians, Gastroenterologists, trainees, and allied health professionals, Cutting Edge Laryngology 2026 offers a unique opportunity for in-depth learning, cross-disciplinary debate, and international networking.
You are invited to Cutting Edge Laryngology 2026
Dear Colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to Cutting Edge Laryngology 2026, the British Laryngological Association’s flagship event. This bi-annual meeting is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of laryngology exploring novel therapies, technologies, and collaborative initiatives to advance patient care.
Over the course of the three days, we will bring together distinguished international speakers and emerging researchers to share insights, challenge paradigms, and foster partnerships. Whether your focus is on voice, airway, or swallowing disorders, our programme is designed to inspire, inform, and stimulate.
I hope you will join us for what promises to be a rich, enlightening, and collegial gathering.
With warm regards,
Nicholas Gibbins
BLA President 2025 – 2027
Why attend?
This is your chance to meet with like minded clinicians in the field of laryngology. Meet, learn, discuss, and stay up to date with the very latest advancements and research. Hear from the top experts working on the … well, cutting edge of our field.
Watch our video for a flavour of what it’s like to attend a BLA event.
Accredited by ENT UK (points to be announced)
Our Scientific Programme highlights the latest clinical, scientific and technological advances in the field of laryngology
Innovations: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry developments with Keynote Lectures, oral presentations and scientific posters
On demand access: enjoy exclusive access to all the lectures & posters after the conference at a time, place and location that suits you!
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Meet your speakers
Nick Gibbins
Declan Costello
Chadwan Al Yaghchi
Yakubu Karagama
Kate Heathcote
Jonathan Fishman
Natalie Watson
Sadie Khwaja
Taranjit Singh Tatla
Nick Hamilton
Justin Roe
Martin Birchall
Tori Burnay
Guri Sandhu
Aphrodite Iacovidou
Winnie Yeung
Matthew Cherko
Karen Kost
Shiying Hey
Shumon Dhar
Markus Hess
Anthony Rotman
Nikki Johnston
Peak Woo
Pietro Valdastri
Andrew Vahabzadeh-Hagh
Dr M. Hadi Sadati
Teemu Kinnari
Kiminori Sato
Karuna Dewan
Benjamin Cosway
Alberto Paderno
Claire Slinger
Paul C. Bryson, MD MBA
Gemma Cherry
Robbi Kupfer, MD
Access the talks from anywhere in the world
The BLA Conference presentations will be recorded and all content will be available to watch on-demand within 10 working days of the close of the Conference. You will be sent an email advising you that the site is LIVE to view.
The full conference will be available to view on the official BLA Talking Slides website EXCLUSIVELY to all registered delegates
Please check with Heather Pownall at enquiries@britishlaryngological.org to check the status of your current membership
To access all sessions from previous Cutting Edge Laryngology conferences and BLA study days/webinars FREE on line you must be a fully paid up member of the BLA for 2025 – 2026.
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