The International Hokkaido Trauma Conference is a series of lectures, workshops and panel discussions to update clinicians on the current and changing practice of trauma medicine.

The scientific program caters to an audience from a wide range of backgrounds in trauma care, including anaesthetists, surgeons, intensive care specialists, emergency medicine specialists, radiologists, paramedics, nursing staff and general practitioners.

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Dates

The eighteenth International Hokkaido Trauma Conference is scheduled for 10 to 15 January 2027.

Location

The conference is held in Rusutsu, Japan at the world-acclaimed Rusutsu Ski Resort.

Rusutsu Ski Resort is a fully serviced resort with a large selection of restaurants, shopping malls, entertainment complexes, spas, and a swimming pool.

Program and speakers

The scientific program will consist of lectures and project-based learning sessions that cover the latest evidence across a broad range of trauma-related topics.

The final program will be confirmed in October 2026.

In the meantime, we are excited to confirm presentations from the following visiting speakers:

Mr Simon Chambers
Presenting on: Major Limb Reconstruction
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, United Kingdom
A/Prof Christopher Tignanelli
Presenting on: Artificial Intelligence in Trauma
Associate Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean for Data Science | University of Minnesota, United States
Dr Justin Richards
Presenting on: Mass Transfusion & Early Phase Resuscitation in Trauma
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology | R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, United States
Mr Chris Jordan
Presenting on: Pelvic Trauma
Head of Orthopaedics and Consultant Trauma Surgeon | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Mr Alistair Irwin
Presenting on: Spinal Trauma
Consultant Spinal Surgeon | Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Dr Laura J Moore
Presenting on: Neck Trauma
Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Critical Care | UTHealth Houston / Red Duke Trauma Institute, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas, United States
Dr Megan L Brenner
Presenting on: Modern Advances in Trauma Care
Professor of Surgery | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Ronald Reagan Medical Center, California, United States
Prof Kate Leslie AO
Presenting on: Major Limb Reconstruction
Head of Research, Anaesthesia and Pain Management | The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia

Program directors

  • Prof Daryl Williams, Chief Anaesthetist, Co-Director Surgical Services, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, the Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Dr Tim Webb, Visiting Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, the Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • A/Prof Brad Hockey, Staff Specialist, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, the Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Dr Ben Kave, Deputy Director, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, the Royal Melbourne Hospital

Costs

  • AUD $2,420 Early Bird registration before 30 September 2026
  • AUD $2,750 from 30 September 2026
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Due to limited availability of flights and accommodation, delegates must have confirmed and paid their registration for the conference before Ski Japan will confirm flight or accommodation packages.

Travel, transfers and accommodation

Hokkaido is the North Island of Japan. The Rusutsu Resort is 79 kilometres west of Sapporo (New Chitose Airport), close to Niseko and the extinct volcano of Mount Yotei.

Ski Japan is the official agency for the conference.

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Rusutsu Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan
Rusutsu Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan

Registrations are limited

Registrations are limited to 400 delegates – in previous years, places have filled by late July to August.

We recommend that you register for the conference and book flights and accommodation early.

Personal insurance and liability

Participants shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for personal injury and loss or injury to property, including baggage, during the conference.

We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy at the time of booking your registration, travel and tours. The organisers will in no way be responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

The RMH reserves the right to cancel planned courses and symposia, even at short notice. In the event of cancellation by the RMH, all course fees will be refunded. This precludes any other claims.

In the event of war, strikes, riots and acts of God or conditions beyond the control of the RMH, the RMH accepts no responsibility for loss of moneys incurred by conference delegates.

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Last updated 19 March 2026