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iSMIT
International Society for Medical Innovation and Technology

We are an international society, formed in 1989 under the name “Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy” (SMIT) by an innovative group of medical practitioners led by John Wickham. We were dedicated to the multidisciplinary advancement of minimally invasive therapy, which is intended to reduce the patient trauma after traditional surgical or radiological interventions.

Upcoming SMIT conferences

37th Annual iSMIT Conference
November 9-11, 2026 in Nürnberg, Germany

iSMIT President 2026:
Prof. Dr. Konrad Karcz

Conference President:
Prof. Dr. med. Denis Ehrl

Co Presidents:
Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Wilhelm

Prof. Dr. med. Andrew Gumbs

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Zbigniew Nawrat

38th Annual SMIT Conference
October 14-16, 2027 in Osaka, Japan

Conference President:
Kiyokazu Nakajima, MD, PhD, FACS

39th Annual SMIT Conference,
2028 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Conference President:
John J. van den Dobbelsteen, Prof. Dr.

40th Annual SMIT Conference,
2029 in Leeds, UK

Conference President:
Pietro Valdastri, PhD

Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2025

We are excited to announce that Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2025 (MISWeek 2025) will be held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, from September 10-13, 2025. This year, the event will take place at the Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Resort, Disney Springs® Resort Area, bringing together leading medical professionals from around the world. As the premier multispecialty conference for those […]

🌍 Looking Back at SMIT 2024 – Get Ready for SMIT 2025! 🚀

Here’s an impression from SMIT 2024 in Cáceres, Spain, where global experts in medical technology and innovationcame together to shape the future of surgery. 🔬✨ Now, we’re gearing up for an even bigger event:📅 SMIT 2025 – Re-Imagining the Future of Surgery📍 Washington, DC | October 10-11, 2025 Join us for the 36th Annual International Society for Medical Innovation and […]

🎙️ Podcast Announcement: Exclusive Interview with Kevin Cleary on SMIT 2025!

🚀 Get ready for an exciting episode as we sit down with Kevin Cleary to discuss the upcoming SMIT 2025 Conference in Washington, DC! 📅 October 10 – 11, 2025 📍 Washington, DC 🔬 Re-Imagining the Future of Surgery 🔗 36th Annual International Society for Medical Innovation and Technology Conference Join us as we explore cutting-edge innovations, the future of surgical technology, and […]