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BACO International 2026


1 - 3 July 2026 | The Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow


About BACO International

The British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO) is ENT UK's historic flagship conference which brings together the core Ear, Nose and Throat specialties, including Otology, Head & Neck, Paediatrics, Laryngology, Rhinology, and Facial Plastics, as well as embracing many other related key topics and themes.

BACO aims to inspire excellence and transform lives, by providing education of the highest-quality to  Ear, Nose and Throat and Allied Health professionals, as well as GPs, across all levels of experience and medical grades.

With an increasingly global outlook, BACO today is a major international meeting, with worldwide participation and a world-class programme of academic content, covering the full breadth of our specialty.

As well as providing a fantastic educational programme, BACO International 2026 will host a variety of networking opportunities, including the infamous BACO Party, which will take place at the iconic Òran Mór in Glasgow.

     

Registration

Registration open until Tuesday 30 June 2026. Book today to avoid missing out.

REGISTER HERE


Instructional Session Applications

Applications now closed.


Oral and Poster Abstract Applications

Applications now closed.


SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at BACO 2026?

REGISTRATION

Registration for BACO 2026 will open in due course

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Keep up-to-date with confirmed speakers!


BACO International 2026 Sponsors

Thank you to our

Platinum Sponsors:

                                                                                  

Gold Sponsors:

                                                                                                        

Silver Sponsors:

                                                                                                         

 Bronze Sponsors:

                                              
         
                                                                                                 

Please note: Any pharmaceutical/devices companies sponsoring this event have sponsored in the form of sponsored exhibition stands and/or sponsored symposia. They have had no input into the content or speaker selection of the meeting’s programme, other than where they have purchased a sponsored symposium clearly marked on the agenda.


Thanks to our Digital Partner, RCS Future of Surgery Festival 2026

                                                                                     



Highlights and Awards from BACO 2023

BACO International 2023 took place between the 15-17 February, at The ICC, Birmingham, UK. You can view highlights of the  2023 conference below, including information on our keynote speakers, programme, and sponsors and exhibitors.

We are excited to announce that BACO International 2023 won the following awards at the
Association Excellence Awards 2023! 

“An ambitious comeback after Covid with 9 streams and 180 sessions across 3 days which clearly paid off. Well done!”
“Successful and lively return of long-standing conference post-Covid”
"A great event delivered under very difficult circumstances. Well done team BACO!”
The Association Excellence Awards, 2023


BACO 2023 Session Recordings

BACO 2023 Delegate Access to ALL Session Recordings

Did you know, all BACO 2023 delegates can access all of the session recordings online for no additional charge?
Visit our FAQ page HERE for information on how and where to access these via your member's area.


ENT UK Member Access to Plenary Lecture Recordings

All ENT UK members now have access to the following BACO 2023 Plenary Lectures:

1. Prof. Mahmood Bhutta: 'Surgery and health supplies: Harming our planet and harming worker rights'.

2. Dr Rachel Clarke: 'Death, Lies and Videotape - Doctors in the Media'.

Click here to view these lectures.


 

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