AURA 2026
Advanced Ultrasound Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Conference
InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE
Two Days of Cutting-Edge Education, Hands-On Training & Networking
Join leading experts in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and pain management at one of the region's most anticipated academic conferences.
Emirati Society Of Anesthesiology
Supported byEmirati Society Of Anesthesiology
About AURA 2026
AURA 2026 is a premier international conference dedicated to advancing the field of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and pain medicine. This two-day intensive program brings together world-renowned faculty and healthcare professionals from across the globe. Originally scheduled for April 4-5, 2026, the conference will now be held on June 28-29, 2026.
For Professionals
- • Anaesthesiologists
- • Pain Physicians
- • Intensivists
- • Residents & Fellows
- • Acute Pain Teams
- • Perioperative Physicians
- • Allied Healthcare Professionals
What to Expect
- • Expert lectures and presentations
- • Hands-on scanning stations
- • Interactive case discussions
- • Latest techniques and innovations
- • Oral Poster Presentation
- • Networking opportunities
- • International faculty
Scientific Agenda
InterContinental Dubai Festival City | June 28-29, 2026
Delegate Registration
Welcome Speech
Dr. Sheelaj Sharma, Scientific Programme Chair
Ultrasound physics and injection techniques
Dr. Ravi Kare
Chest Wall Blocks / Role in Pain Relief after Breast Surgery & Fracture Ribs
Dr. Florian Paturi
Masterclass — Chest Wall Blocks
Spinal Sonography – I
Dr. Ravi Kare (UAE)
Masterclass — Lumbar Sonography
Coffee Break
ESP Block — Drug Dynamics and How it Works
Dr. Sheelaj Sharma (UAE)
Masterclass — ESP Block
HIP Surgery — Role of Regional Anaesthesia vs. LIA — Better Outcome
Dr. Amit Verma
Regional Anaesthesia in Obese Patients — Technical Challenges & Benefits
Dr. Harry Thompson (UAE)
Phrenic Nerve Sparing Blocks for Shoulder Analgesia
Dr. Sheelaj Sharma (UAE)
Masterclass — Suprascapular Nerve (Anterior & Posterior)
Coffee Break
Nerve Blocks for Knee Joints — Acute & Chronic Pain: Technical Challenges & Benefits
Dr. Shravan Kumar Tirunagari (UAE)
Palliative Care Approach to Cancer Pain
Dr. Neil Nijhawan (UAE)
Closing Remarks and Discussion
Conference Secretariat
Meet the experts leading this premier conference
Dr. Roopa Chatterjee
Consultant in Pain Medicine & Anaesthesia
North Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK
Dr. Sheelaj Sharma
Consultant Anaesthetist
United Arab Emirates
Distinguished Faculty
Distinguished experts bringing advanced training and clinical insights
Dr Masood Ahmed
Consultant Anaesthetist
Sheikh Shakbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Mohammed Al Harbi FRCPC
Associate Professor & Chairman of Anaesthesia Department
King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, KSA
Dr Shailendra Chaudhuri
Consultant Anaesthetist
UAE
Dr Ravi Kare
Consultant Anaesthetist and Chronic Pain
Healthpoint Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Pierre-Yves Lequeux
Consultant Anaesthetist
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Neil Nijhawan
Consultant/HOD - Pain & Palliative
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Florian Paturi
Consultant Anaesthetist
UAE
Dr Harry Thompson
Consultant Anaesthetist
Cleveland Hospital, UAE
Dr Shravan Kumar Tirunagari
Consultant Anaesthetist
UAE
Dr Surjya Upadhyay
Division Head of Anaesthesia and Critical Care
NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr Amit Verma
Consultant Anaesthesia
UAE
Dr Jatendar Wadhwani
Specialist Anaesthetist
King's College Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Welcome Message
Message from the Course Director
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to AURA – Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia Course (AURA 2026), to be held in the UAE.
AURA 2026 is a focused academic platform for clinicians committed to advancing excellence in regional anaesthesia and pain management. The programme emphasises evidence-based practice, patient safety, and practical clinical decision-making in contemporary pain care.
Participants will benefit from a carefully curated programme featuring live masterclasses, hands-on ultrasound scanning, and interactive workshops covering ultrasound-guided techniques, perioperative and postoperative pain management, and evolving approaches to regional anaesthesia.
The course brings together an experienced faculty of pain and anaesthesia specialists from the UAE and the UK, who will guide participants through both theoretical discussions and practical training.
We look forward to welcoming you to AURA 2026 for an engaging, immersive, and clinically relevant learning experience.
Ready to Join AURA 2026?
Register now and secure your spot at the premier ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia conference
Conference Schedule
Day 1
28 June 2026, Sunday
Lectures
Day 2
29 June 2026, Monday
Hands-on Training
Registration Fees
One Day
800 AED
Both Days
1,200 AED
Sponsors
We thank our sponsors for their support in making AURA 2026 possible
Venue
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Located along the banks of Dubai Creek, InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers a stunning waterfront setting for AURA 2026. The hotel features world-class conference facilities and is part of the vibrant Dubai Festival City complex.