Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland

What Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland does

The Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) is a professional membership organization and company limited by guarantee that serves as the statutory representative body for general surgeons across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1920, the association operates from its registered office at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London, supported by a small secretariat of 1-10 employees. ASGBI delivers value through a layered portfolio of membership benefits, educational programs, professional events, fellowships, awards, and clinical resources targeted at surgeons at every career stage — from trainees in the Moynihan Academy, to SAS doctors, newly appointed consultants (via the Early Careers Consultant Network), and senior consultants seeking leadership development through the Surgical Leaders In Management (SLiM) network.

Its core operational surface consists of the public website (asgbi.org.uk), a password-protected members portal (members.asgbi.org.uk), and a dedicated events portal (events.asgbi.org.uk), supported by third-party integrations including GoCardless, Stripe, and Opayo for payments; CrowdComms, Oxford Abstracts, and Jotform for event management; and Mailchimp for member communications. Products cluster around four revenue streams: annual membership subscriptions tiered by career stage; registration fees for the flagship International Surgical Congress and EGS Symposium; CPD/CME accreditation fees for third-party events; and Strategic Business Collaborator partnerships with J&J MedTech/Ethicon, Stryker, Baxter, and EIDO Healthcare. ASGBI maintains a regional representative network across the UK and Ireland, and extends its international footprint through partnerships with SAGES (US), WSES, and other global surgical societies.

Name

Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland

Legal name

Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Ltd

Website

https://asgbi.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASGBI is a UK and Ireland professional membership association, founded 1920, representing general surgeons through career-stage subscriptions, an annual International Surgical Congress, fellowships, CPD accreditation, and partnerships with Royal Colleges and medtech sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

Keywords

• Surgical professional membership
• Medical professional education
• Surgical conferences events
• CPD accreditation services
• General surgery association

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ASGBI generates primary revenue through annual and monthly membership subscriptions. Members pay fees at rates corresponding to career stage (trainee, consultant, SAS doctor, nurse/allied health professional). The membership contract is described as an annual rolling agreement with direct debit as the preferred payment method. Membership fees fund the association's activities, events, educational programs, and awards.
2. Congress and Event Fees: ASGBI charges registration fees for its flagship International Surgical Congress, EGS Symposium, educational courses, webinars, and other professional events. Early bird discounts are offered to incentivize advance registration. Fees are charged to both members and non-member attendees.
3. CPD Accreditation Fees: ASGBI offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD/CME) accreditation and educational endorsement services for third-party events, for which fees are charged.
4. Strategic Business Collaborator Partnerships: ASGBI acknowledges strategic business collaborators (including Johnson & Johnson MedTech/Ethicon, Stryker, Baxter, and EIDO Healthcare) whose partnerships provide financial and logistical support for association activities, congresses, and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ASGBI is a non-profit professional membership organization providing professional representation, education, training, and career advancement services for general surgeons across the UK and Ireland. Its core offerings include individual membership subscriptions, an annual International Surgical Congress, EGS Symposium, CPD accreditation services, educational webinars and courses, podcasts, and access to professional and patient information resources. The association is funded through membership fees, event registration, CPD accreditation charges, and strategic business collaborations with medical technology partners.

Product overview

ASGBI operates as a professional membership organization offering a comprehensive suite of products and services for general surgeons across the UK and Ireland. The core portfolio centers on the annual ASGBI International Surgical Congress (flagship event) and EGS Symposium, complemented by an extensive educational programme including CPD-accredited events, podcasts, and professional information resources. The organization supports career development through fellowships (Moynihan Travelling Fellowship, Averil Mansfield Travelling Fellowship), awards, and interest groups including the Moynihan Academy (trainees), Early Careers Consultant Network (ECCN), and Surgical Leaders In Management (SLi). Additional services include patient information documents (licensed from EIDO Healthcare), and ASGBI membership benefits encompassing career advancement, networking, and professional collaboration opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASGBI Membership Annual rolling membership subscription for individual surgeons, surgical trainees, SAS doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals working within the surgical field in the UK and Ireland (and internationally with special rates). Membership provides access to education, CPD accreditation, fellowships, awards, networking, and professional representation.
• ASGBI International Surgical Congress Flagship annual conference offering comprehensive training opportunities covering the most important topics in general surgery and its related subspecialties. Features symposia, workshops, masterclasses, prize sessions, and networking for surgeons across the UK and Ireland, available in-person and online.
• EGS Symposium One-day Emergency General Surgery programme available to attend in-person and online, providing leadership, strategic direction, and expert guidance in the development and delivery of Emergency General Surgery.
• ASGBI Educational Programme Educational offering including webinars, courses, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, designed to reflect the evolving needs of the surgical community. Includes the Four Seasons webinar series and FRCS preparation courses.
• CPD Accreditation Service Service for applying for CPD/CME accreditation or educational endorsement for events, supporting continued professional development for surgeons. Available to third-party event organizers, with fees charged for accreditation services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 765 abstract submissions for 2026 Congress (record-breaking)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johnson & Johnson MedTech / EthiconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohnson & Johnson MedTech (Ethicon) is acknowledged as a Strategic Business Collaborator of ASGBI. Their valued partnership is described as essential to the advancement of ASGBI's work, including support for congress activities and educational programs.
• Stryker (Endoscopy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStryker is listed as a Strategic Business Collaborator of ASGBI, providing support for association activities and the annual congress.
• BaxtercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaxter is listed as a Strategic Business Collaborator of ASGBI, supporting the association's work.
• EIDO HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIDO Healthcare is an ASGBI Strategic Business Collaborator that produces patient information documents (over 400) designed to support discussions around consent for surgical procedures. These documents are licensed to ASGBI and available through the patient information section of the website.
• SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI has a productive and collaborative relationship with SAGES, including joint symposiums, workshops, and congress participation. ASGBI President Christian Macutkiewicz attended the SAGES Congress in Tampa, and SAGES faculty will participate in ASGBI's Brighton Congress. ASGBI and SAGES co-hosted a Sustainability Symposium.
• WSES (World Society of Emergency Surgery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI establishes dedicated collaboration teams to consult with international partners including WSES as part of its strategy to elevate ASGBI as an international society.
• BHS (British Hernia Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI partnered with the British Hernia Society for the 2026 Congress, including a major hernia update session at the Brighton congress.
• BJS Academy / Oxford University PresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI has a partnership with BJS Academy to broaden ASGBI's reach and develop joint educational resources including modules, webinars, and content on emerging techniques. ASGBI Congress abstracts are published in BJS (Oxford University Press). BJS subscribers access content through ASGBI.
• Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI's headquarters is located at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. ASGBI partners with RCS England for events including the Future of Surgery Festival. RCS England Presidents participate in ASGBI events. ASGBI's strategic vision includes strengthening partnerships with Royal Colleges through formal joint projects and co-sponsored educational workshops.
• Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI collaborates with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, including participation in the Surgical Forum and joint events. The College's Presidents participate in ASGBI congress activities.
• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Surgical Forum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI participates in the Surgical Forum at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, with representation on sustainability and other surgical topics.
• ASiT (Association of Surgeons in Training)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI maintains a collaborative relationship with ASiT, co-awarding the ASGBI/ASiT Prize and Emergency General Surgery and Trauma Poster Prize at ASiT conferences. ASGBI leadership participates in ASiT congresses.
• General Surgery SAC, NHSE, JCSTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASGBI collaborates with the General Surgery Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC), NHS England (NHSE), and the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) to develop specific curriculum content, resources, and to advance training standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES): International society focused on emergency general surgery, an area where ASGBI has dedicated committees and the Averil Mansfield Fellowship. ASGBI explicitly partners with WSES as part of its international strategy.
• Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT): UK and Ireland-wide surgical trainee organisation that co-awards prizes with ASGBI and operates complementary trainee-focused events. Closely allied but distinct constituency (trainees vs. the full membership spectrum ASGBI serves).
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES): Leading US-based surgical society focused on gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery with comparable congress, fellowship, and education programmes. ASGBI has a documented collaboration including co-hosted Sustainability Symposium and cross-society faculty participation.

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland: Statutory body for surgeons in Ireland covering all specialties, with a strong educational portfolio and international footprint. Comparable to ASGBI as a national surgical authority but broader in scope across surgical disciplines.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England: The UK statutory body for surgeons across all specialties, headquartered where ASGBI's offices are located. It offers fellowship examinations, training accreditation, and professional representation that overlaps with ASGBI's remit but spans all surgical specialties rather than focusing on general surgery.
• American College of Surgeons: The largest US surgical professional organisation offering fellowship, education, and advocacy across all surgical specialties. Comparable to ASGBI in mission and structure but operating at significantly larger scale in a different geography.
• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: One of four Royal Colleges of Surgeons in the UK and Ireland with a UK-wide and international remit across all surgical specialties. ASGBI has a documented collaborative relationship with this body including joint events and Surgical Forum participation.
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: Statutory surgical body for Australia and New Zealand with international reach and a comparable multi-specialty remit. Useful benchmark for how ASGBI could expand its international membership footprint.

Regional players

• Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI): UK and Ireland subspecialty society for colorectal surgery with comparable congress and CPD programmes. Represents the subspecialty fragmentation that ASGBI coordinates through its Council.
• British Hernia Society (BHS): UK subspecialty surgical society focused on hernia repair. ASGBI partnered with BHS for the 2026 Brighton Congress, demonstrating the kind of subspecialty collaboration and potential overlap that defines the membership ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asgbi
• Facebookfacebook.com/assocofsurg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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