Join Us for RISE 2025

Research | Innovation | Surgery | Education
September 5–7, 2025

Elevate your surgical career, expand your knowledge, and connect with global visionaries at RISE 2025 — a premier symposium led by Harvard Medical School faculty, held at the dynamic intersection of Research, Innovation, Surgery, and Education.

Over three days, surgeons, educators, innovators, and researchers will gather to share groundbreaking advancements, explore state-of-the-art surgical techniques, and discuss the latest updates in surgical training and education.

Whether you’re an academic surgeon, clinical leader, early-career investigator, or surgical educator, RISE 2025 offers an unparalleled platform to learn, collaborate, and lead.

What to Expect at RISE 2025
Unmatched Learning. Global Expertise. Real-World Impact.

  • Interactive Sessions & Live Q&A
    Engage with leading experts in GI, HPB, Colorectal, Bariatric, and Hernia surgery to gain practical, up-to-the-minute insights into evolving techniques and best practices.
  • Focused Education Tracks
    Advance your impact as an educator with targeted sessions on mentorship, teaching strategies, curriculum development, and leadership in academia.
  • Research & Innovation Forums
    Learn how to secure competitive grant funding, master publishing, and translate ideas into innovations that improve patient care.
  • High-Impact Networking
    Forge lasting collaborations with renowned faculty, peers, and leaders through curated networking events designed to spark meaningful exchange.

Key Themes at RISE 2025

  • Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Explore next-generation tools, technologies, and techniques that are redefining surgical possibilities.
  • Excellence in Surgical Education & Training
    Refine your teaching and leadership through insights from pioneers in simulation, curriculum design, and academic mentorship.
  • Breakthroughs in GI, HPB, Bariatric, Colorectal & Hernia Surgery
    Dive deep into specialty-specific advancements that are shaping the global surgical landscape.
  • Advancing Research, Grants & Publishing
    Unlock strategies for academic success—from securing research grants to building a high-impact publication portfolio

Why Attend RISE 2025?

  • Be inspired by world-renowned speakers from leading institutions.
    Discover the latest innovations in surgical technology and clinical practice.
  • Build a global network of collaborators and mentors.
  • Gain practical tools to accelerate your career, advance your academic mission, and elevate patient care.
  • Leave empowered to lead the future of surgery.

Join us in Istanbul for a landmark event where surgical excellence and global collaboration come to life.

RISE 2025 Chairs

Ali Tavakkoli, MD 

Bilgi Baca, MD

Omar Yusef Kudsi, MD, MBA