TRAUMA 2026


16th Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC®)

TRAUMA 2026

16th Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC®)

October 8-11, 2026

K.N. Udupa Auditorium, IMS, BHU, Varanasi

Conference Highlights

4

Days of Learning

1

Workshops

About TRAUMA 2026

The TRAUMA 2026 conference brings together leading medical professionals, trauma surgeons, and acute care specialists from across India and internationally to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in trauma and acute care management.

Expert Speakers

Learn from leading trauma surgeons and medical experts

Networking

Connect with professionals from across the country

Workshops

Hands-on training in cadaveric and non-cadaveric procedures

Certification

Earn continuing medical education credits

Organizing Committee

Meet the esteemed members leading TRAUMA 2026

Patron

Dr. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi

Vice-Chancellor

B.H.U

Organizing Chairman

Dr. S. K. Bhartiya

Organizing Chairman

Co-Patrons

DR. S.N. SANKHWAR

Director

Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU

DR. SANJAY GUPTA

Dean (Faculty of Medicine)

Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU

DR. MANOJ PANDEY

Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine

Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU

Committee Members

Dr. Shashi Prakash Mishra

Co-Chairman

Dr. Sumit Sharma

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Vivek Kumar Katiyar

Treasurer

Workshops

Hands-on training sessions on October 8, 2026

Cadaveric Workshop

Emergency Department (ED) Procedures:
  • Cricothyroidotomy
  • Intercostal Drain (ICD) Insertion
  • Emergency Thoracotomy
Advanced Procedures:
  • Thoracotomy
  • Rib and Clavicle Fixation
  • Peritoneal packing in resuscitative laparotomy



  • Maximum Participants: 15

  • Registration Fee: ₹7,500 + 18% GST

Non-Cadaveric Workshop

Surgical Critical Care Workshop (For Trauma Surgeons):
  • Ventilator Management
  • Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
  • ROTEM
  • POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Nursing Module
Wound Care Workshop:
  • Type Of Wounds
  • Dressing Techniques
  • VAC (Vaccum-Assisted Closure) Dressing
  • Maximum Participants: 30

  • Registration Fee: ₹3,000 + 18% GST

Registration Fees

Competitive pricing for national and international participants

Important Dates

  • Early Bird Registration: Upto 30 June 2026
  • Regular Registration: Upto 15 September 2026
  • Spot Registration: After 15 September 2026

National Registration

Category Early Bird (₹) Regular (₹) Spot (₹)
ISTAC Members ₹3,000 + 18% GST ₹4,500 + 18% GST ₹6,000 + 18% GST
Non-ISTAC Members ₹4,500 + 18% GST ₹6,000 + 18% GST ₹7,500 + 18% GST
Postgraduate / Residents ₹2,000 + 18% GST ₹3,500 + 18% GST ₹5,000 + 18% GST
Nurses / Paramedics ₹1,500 + 18% GST ₹2,500 + 18% GST ₹3,500 + 18% GST
Accompanying Person ₹2,000 + 18% GST (Flat Fee)

Note: No combo packages shall be available.

International Registration

Category Early Bird Regular
Faculty USD 125 USD 175
Residents USD 75 USD 125

Note:

  • Prices are exclusive of GST. 18% GST will be applicable extra.
  • Payments shall be made through the international payment gateway integrated into the website.

Accommodation

Convenient hotel options near the conference venue

Hotel Options

All accommodations are within walking distance or short ride from K.N. Udupa Auditorium

  • Luxury Options

    5-star hotels with premium amenities and conference packages

  • Mid-Range Hotels

    Comfortable 3-4 star properties with negotiated group rates

  • Budget-Friendly

    Economical options for participants seeking value

Special Rates

Negotiated group rates available for conference participants

Benefits Include:
  • Preferential room rates
  • Free airport transfers
  • Complimentary conference shuttle
  • Conference registration discounts

Note: Bookings should be made directly through the hotel using the event code provided at registration.

ISTAC Membership

Join the prestigious Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care

Associate Membership

Benefits Include:
  • Annual subscription to Members Magazine
  • Reduced conference registration fees
  • Access to online resources and guidelines
  • Networking opportunities with peers
  • CME credit opportunities

Annual Fee

₹3,500

+ 18% GST

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Life Time

Life Membership

All Benefits Plus:
  • Lifetime membership status
  • Lifetime access to ISTAC resources
  • Priority conference registration discounts
  • Recognition in ISTAC publications
  • Exclusive networking events

One-time Payment

₹5,000

+ 18% GST

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Detailed Fee Structure

Membership Type Duration Annual Fee GST Total Cost
Associate Member Annual (Renewable) ₹3,500 18% ₹4,140
Life Member Lifetime ₹5,000 18% ₹5,900

Note: All charges excluding GST. Additional benefits and terms apply. For more details, visit ISTAC official website.

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The Spiritual Heart

Varanasi: Where the Sacred Meets the Eternal

Kashi Vishwanath
01
Kashi Vishwanath

The Golden Temple of Lord Shiva — one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of India.

Ganga Aarti
02
Ganga Aarti

Evening fire ritual to the Ganges at Dashashwamedh Ghat — held every sunset.

Durga Mandir
03
Durga Mandir

The 18th-century vermilion-red Nagara temple beside its sacred kund.

Sarnath
04
Sarnath

The Dhamek Stupa where Buddha gave his first sermon, just 10 km away.

Heritage & Living Culture

Timeless Traditions Woven Through Centuries

Subah-e-Banaras
01
Subah-e-Banaras

Sunrise boat ride along the 88 ghats — the city's signature experience.

Banarasi Silk
02
Banarasi Silk

Five centuries of hand-woven gold zari brocade by master weavers.

Ramnagar Fort
03
Ramnagar Fort

The 18th-century sandstone palace of the Maharaja of Banaras.

IMS, BHU
04
IMS, BHU

The host of TRAUMA 2026 — India's largest residential university.

Get In Touch

Have questions? We're here to help!

Phone

+91-987-654-3210
10 AM - 6 PM IST

Address

Institute of Medical Sciences
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, UP 221005