Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2026

• Start Date & Time: Friday 18th September 2026 at 8:15am
• Location: The Studios, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EP

Event Details

Overview 

Join us on Friday 18 September 2026 for Aortic Dissection UK & Ireland 2026 Annual Patient Day, our flagship annual event held alongside Global Aortic Dissection Awareness Day and hosted by the UK-AS (UK Aortic Society) and their chair Michael Sabetai.

This free event brings together survivors, patients, families, healthcare professionals and charity supporters from across the region for a day of education, awareness, support and community. 

Whether your experience is recent or many years ago, you'll find an opportunity to learn more about aortic disease, hear from people who have walked a similar path, and meet members of the medical community dedicated to improving outcomes for patients. 

What Will Be Covered? 

The programme will explore the complete patient journey, including: 

• Understanding the aorta and aortic dissection
• Recognising symptoms and obtaining diagnosis
• Emergency treatment and surgery
• Living with aortic disease
• Long-term follow-up and aftercare
• Patient experiences and survivor stories
• New technologies and treatment approaches
• Practical issues including driving, benefits and recovery
• Improving services for future patients 

Additional speaker and session announcements will be made closer to the event. 

Who Should Attend? 

• Patients.  Individuals living with thoracic aortic disease, including aortic dissection and inherited aortic conditions.
• Family Members and Supporters. Partners, relatives, carers and supporters are warmly welcome.
• Bereaved Families. We recognise the devastating impact of aortic dissection and warmly welcome bereaved family members who wish to attend.
• Healthcare Professionals. Clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals and others involved in the care of aortic patients.
• Researchers. Researchers with a professional interest in thoracic aortic disease. 

Why Attend? 

For many attendees, the highlight of the day is not only the programme itself but the opportunity to meet others who truly understand the experience of aortic disease. 

The event creates a welcoming environment where patients and families can share experiences, exchange knowledge, build friendships and strengthen the community that supports one another throughout the year. 

Tickets 

Attendance is free of charge thanks to the support of our volunteers and event sponsors.   We do suggest a voluntary donation to help cover costs, this is done entirely on an opt-in basis. To make a donation in addition to securing your ticket, simply select the "Voluntary Donation" additional ticket type when making your selection.

Advance booking is essential and places are limited. 

Please only book for yourself and, where applicable, one family member or supporter. Further information regarding eligibility and attendance arrangements can be found below. 

When and where? 

This year’s event takes place on Friday 18th September 2026 at The Studios, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EP.   Located in the heart of Birmingham, a two minute walk from Birmingham New Street railway station. 

Parking is available at Birmingham Snow Hill Station car park (B3 2BJ) and Birmingham New Street station car park (B2 4ND) both around 5 minutes walk. 

Disabled parking is available on Waterloo Street.  Birmingham City Council requires a orange or blue badge to be displayed.
 

More Information Coming Soon 

This is our initial event announcement including an overview of the day's programme. Detailed speaker line-up, session information and further event updates will be released over the coming months.   Follow us on social media for update.

We look forward to welcoming you to Aortic Dissection Awareness Annual Patient Event 2026.