The Scientific Committee of AWR Deep Impact: RED warmly invites surgeons, fellows, and postgraduate residents from around the world to contribute to the academic program of the conference, to be held in Mumbai, India, from 25–28 March 2027.
If you have an idea, innovation, research project, clinical experience, technical video, complication, or learning point that can advance the field of Hernia Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR), we encourage you to submit your work.
Deadline for Submission: 15 December 2026
(Subject to peer review and selective acceptance)
Abstracts not accepted for a named session will automatically be considered for Free Paper, E-Poster, or Free Video categories where appropriate.
Outstanding submissions from Free Paper and Video categories may also be upgraded to named presentations by the Scientific Committee.
Awards will be presented for the two best presentations in each of the following categories.
200–300 words
Presentation Time: 6 minutes.
Presentation Time: 3 minutes.
Maximum 6 slides
Presentation Time: 6 minutes.
Technical Specifications:
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and submitted through a private link.
Presentation Time: 5 minutes
1. The flagship competitive video session of DI RED.
2. World-class original work that challenges current dogma, or provides high-level clinical evidence capable of changing practice.
3. Only the top submissions selected by reviewers will be featured in the Oscar Session.
Presentation Time: 3 minutes
1. A focused presentation centred around a single transformative lesson, concept, innovation, or insight that has the potential to influence how surgeons operate, teach, or think.
2. One message. Maximum impact.
Presentation Time: 6 minutes
Presentations should include:
Imaging, photographs, and short videos are encouraged.
Presentation Time: 4 minutes
1. The innovation incubator of DI RED.
We invite submissions showcasing:
2. Presentations should clearly define the problem and demonstrate how the proposed innovation offers a superior solution.
Presentation Time: 5 minutes
1. Everything mesh.
Topics may include:
Presentation Time: 5 minutes
1. A dedicated named session for members of the AbWall Tribe.
2. Young surgeons and fellows are encouraged to present original research, technical insights, and clinical experiences in Herniology and AWR.
The presenter must be a registered Young AbWall Tribe member. (Criteria for ab wall tribers : age less than 45)
Presentation Time: 5 minutes
1. A special session dedicated to abdominal wall and hernia surgery in, by, and for women.
Areas of interest include:
Presentation Time: 5 minutes
(Oral, Video, or Hybrid Format)
1. A celebration of anatomy as the foundation of hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
Submissions may focus on:
For any questions regarding abstract submission or category selection, please contact:
Dr. Kanagavel - 94440 83330
Dr. Vikas Singhal - 88005 93611
When in doubt, ask.