Programmes
Three days of high-quality medical education by the sea.
Programme Overview
MWE Poseidon brings together healthcare professionals for three days of focused learning, practical sessions and wellbeing activities in the historic setting of Nessebar. The programme is designed to be clinically relevant, professionally stimulating and personally rewarding.
Three-Day Schedule
Day 1
Wednesday 20 May 2027
Sunrise Zumba on the beach
Experiential Breathing
Breakfast
Session 1 — Pre-conference site tour and wellbeing workshops
Mel da Silva; Dr Svetlana Galitzine; Dr E J da Silva
Lunch and optional independent activities
Registration, refreshments and optional treatment registration
Session 2 — True perioperative care begins with carers
Chair: Dr Bernadette Ratnayake
Refreshments and treatment registration
Session 3 — Wellbeing of medics and patients
Chair: Dr E J da Silva
First networking dinner
Motivational talk: Mr Kirti Moholkar
Day 2
Thursday 21 May 2027
Sunrise Zumba on the beach
Experiential Breathing
Dr Tim Hughes
Breakfast
Session 4 — Morning wellbeing workshops
Session 5 — Understanding emotional repair
Chair: Dr Svetlana Galitzine
Refreshments
Session 6 — Sharing good practice
Chair: TBC
Lunch and wellness activities
Optional RA Masterclass
Dr Dan Dirzu
Session 7 — Pathways, guidelines and algorithms
Chair: Dr Tim Moll
Refreshments
Session 8 — Patient(s) I will never forget: Clinical Cases PBLD Competition
Chair: Dr Svetlana Galitzine
Second networking dinner
Motivational talk: Mr Tim Matcham
Day 3
Friday 22 May 2027
Sunrise Zumba on the beach
Experiential Breathing
Breakfast
Session 10 — Wellbeing workshops
Various
Session 11 — Acute and chronic pain challenges 1
Chair: TBC
Refreshments
Session 12 — Acute and chronic pain challenges 2
Chair: Dr Svetlana Galitzine
Close of MWE Spring 2027 programme
Schedule is indicative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the event.
Featured Speakers
Speaker profiles will be confirmed by the organising committee closer to the event.
Dr Svetlana Galitzine
Consultant Anaesthetist
Bringing clinical expertise and a strong commitment to improving the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.
Dr E J da Silva
Consultant in Perioperative Care & Anaesthesia
Sharing insights into perioperative care, patient safety and the wellbeing of medical professionals.
Prof Basak Ceyda Meco
ESAIC President-Elect, Ankara
Exploring advances in perioperative brain health and safer anaesthetic care.
Prof Vojislava Neskovic
Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Belgrade
Exploring communication, trust and transparency within operating theatre teams.
Prof Eleni Moka
Associate Professor of Anaesthesiology, Thessaloniki
Sharing specialist insights into pain management, regional anaesthesia and recovery.
Prof Richard Langford
Consultant Anaesthetist
Exploring developments in non-opioid analgesia and modern pain management.
Dr Louise Wilkinson
Consultant Radiologist
Sharing perspectives on clinician burnout and the responsible use of AI in healthcare.
Mr Kirti Moholkar
Orthopaedic Surgeon & Wellbeing Coach
Exploring professional fulfilment, resilience and overcoming burnout in medicine.
Mrs Mel da Silva
Specialist Clinical Educator
Sharing practical insights into preventing positional injuries and improving patient safety in operating theatres.
Dr Olesia Gusinskaia
Medical Professional
Introducing the Poseidon Medical Centre and its range of treatment modalities.
Dr Tim Hughes
Co-Founder, Breath Doctors
Exploring breathing techniques to support relaxation, resilience and personal wellbeing.
Angela Bence
Fascial Bodywork Facilitator
Exploring fascial bodywork and self-positioning techniques to support physical wellbeing.
Olga Bykova
Yoga & Breathwork Facilitator
Guiding participants through yoga, breathwork and relaxation practices.
Dr Andrey Varvinskiy
Medical Professional
Exploring occupational wellbeing, career transitions and preparation for retirement.
Mr Andrew Fenton
AFTAX
Sharing practical perspectives on financial wellbeing and planning for the future.
Dr Bernadette Ratnayake
Consultant in Perioperative Care & Anaesthesia
Contributing clinical expertise to discussions on supporting healthcare professionals and perioperative care.
Dr Alex Hughes
Consultant in Accident & Emergency
Exploring boundaries, time management and maintaining energy in demanding clinical environments.
Dr Aniko Rendek
Consultant Histopathologist & Functional Medicine Practitioner
Exploring nutrition, inflammation and their influence on perioperative recovery.
Mr Adrian Taylor
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Discussing second-victim syndrome and supporting clinical teams after difficult surgical outcomes.
Dr Bianca Tingle
Consultant Anaesthetist
Sharing insights into paediatric scoliosis analgesia and reducing procedural anxiety.
Dr Tim Moll
Consultant Anaesthetist
Contributing expertise to discussions on clinical pathways, guidelines and perioperative practice.
Dr Tom Chambers
Anaesthetic Registrar
Exploring perioperative sleep apnoea management and CPOC clinical guidelines.
Mr Tim Matcham
Motivational Speaker
Bringing an engaging motivational perspective to the conference's networking programme.
Dr Dan Dirzu
Specialist Anaesthesiologist
Exploring regional anaesthesia techniques and approaches to chronic pain management.
Dr Tzvetanka Ivanova-Stoilova
Consultant in Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine
Sharing specialist insights into complex regional pain syndrome and pain management.
Orlando Warner
Clinical Programme Contributor
Contributing to discussions surrounding complex hip surgery and multidisciplinary care.
Conference Resources
Download official conference documents below. Additional resources will be made available as the event approaches.
Full Conference Programme & Itinerary
The official 2027 programme with full schedule, session details and venue information.
Clinical Case Competition Guidelines
Abstract submission guidance and competition rules for the PBLD Clinical Cases Competition.
Conference Brochure
The official MWE Poseidon 2027 conference brochure. Available once approved.
Venue & Accommodation Guide
Full details of the Poseidon VIP Residence Club, room types, facilities and booking information.