Every year, as summer approaches, IHU Strasbourg transforms into a true laboratory of ideas. The corridors fill with accents from around the world, open notebooks, and sketches of prototypes… It is in this vibrant atmosphere that the SDS Summer School will return from June 8 to 12, 2026 — one of the most anticipated international events in Surgical Data Science and digital surgery.
And today, it’s official: pre-registration for the 5th edition is now open.
An immersion at the heart of data-augmented surgery
The SDS Summer School is more than just a training course; it’s an invitation to rethink surgery. For five days, participants dive into the foundations of data science applied to surgery, exploring surgical AI, operative data analysis, computer vision, and operating room workflows.
The goal: to understand how data can become a surgeon’s ally — a guiding thread that illuminates decisions and enhances patient care.
Led by experts from IHU Strasbourg and the CAMMA team of the iCube laboratory at the University of Strasbourg, this summer school brings together students, clinicians, engineers, and researchers from around the globe. Everyone arrives with questions, insights, and aspirations — and leaves with a solid foundation, enriched through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and real-world experience.
A hands-on learning experience close to research
The 5th edition will include:
- Core courses on AI, robotics, and surgical data
- Hands-on workshops with real datasets from cutting-edge research
- Interactive sessions led by renowned Surgical Data Science researchers and clinicians
- Team mini-projects to turn concepts into working prototypes
The SDS Summer School is designed for those who want to play an active role in shaping the future of augmented surgery and intelligent interventional technologies.
Key dates to remember
- 12/01/2025 — Official opening of pre-registration
- 03/01/2026 — Application deadline
- 03/18/2026 — Selection committee decision
- 04/01/2026 — Deadline to confirm participation and pay registration fees
Learn more: www.edu4sds.org
Pre-registration: edu4sds.eve-evolving-education.eu
CAMMA research group : camma.u-strasbg.fr
Why is this summer school so appealing?
Because in just five days, it offers a clear vision of what surgery will look like in the decades to come. Because it brings together talents from diverse disciplines who discover a shared language: the language of data.
And because it takes place at IHU Strasbourg, a place where translational research, innovation, and advanced education naturally converge.
The SDS Summer School 2026 is ready to write a new chapter in digital surgery.
Now it’s up to you to decide whether you want to be part of it.
