The UK’s Leading Infection Prevention & Control Conference
28th – 29th April 2026 | National Conference Centre, Birmingham
What to Expect Across Two Insight-Packed Days
Over two days, IPC 2026 delivers expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and real-world case studies focused on the biggest challenges in infection prevention. From HCAIs and emerging threats to antimicrobial resistance and outbreak response, the agenda is built to inform, inspire, and support best practice across the NHS.
Who Should Attend?
IPC 2026 brings together professionals from across the UK and beyond, working at every level of infection prevention and control — from frontline nurses to national leaders.
If IPC is part of your role, this is your community.
Clinical Leadership
- Directors of IPC
- Deputy Directors of IPC
- Consultant Microbiologists
- Medical Consultants
- Matrons – IPC & Quality
- DIPC and Deputy DIPC roles
Specialist Nurses
- IPC Specialist Nurses
- Link Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Nurse Educators
- Paediatric IPC Nurses
Operational & Support
- Facilities & Estates Managers
- Cleaning & Decon Leads
- Infection Surveillance Analysts
- Quality & Risk Managers
- Health Protection Nurses
- IPC Training Coordinators
Public Health
- ICB IPC Leads
- Health Protection Consultants
- UKHSA Staff
- MoD IPC Teams
- Community IPC Leads
- International Delegates
Why Attend?
We understand the pressure you’re under — limited time, stretched budgets, evolving threats. IPC 2026 is built to deliver real value to frontline professionals and strategic leaders alike.
The Challenges You Face
- Not enough time for CPD or training
- Budgets too tight for external events
- Growing pressure from HCAIs and AMR
- Hard to keep up with new tech and solutions
- IPC can feel isolated from wider teams
- Lack of practical, frontline-led advice
Free to Attend
No cost for NHS professionals
7.5 CPD Points
Enhance your professional development
Speakers
Learn from NHS & IPC leaders
Innovation
See the latest solutions in action
Networking
Connect with senior decision-makers
Free Lunch
Stay energised throughout the day
Conference Speakers
Rose Gallagher
Professional Lead Sustainability – Royal College of Nursing
[Confirmed]
Douglas Booker
Lecturer in Air Quality - University of Leeds
[Proposed]
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard
Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology - School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science - University of Cardiff
[Proposed]
Dr. Joanna Harris
Head of Infection Prevention and Control – UK Health Security Agency
[Confirmed]
Catherine Harrison
Infection Prevention and Control Healthcare Scientist – NHS England
[Confirmed]
Cat Makinson Booth
HM Specialist Inspector - Microbiology and Biotechnology - Health and Safety Executive
[Proposed]
Dr. Mark Garvey
Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
[Proposed]
Dr. Noah El Sakka OBE
Vice President - Royal College of Pathologists
[Proposed]
Marie-Claire Hoyle
High Consequence Infectious Diseases Networks Coordinator – NHS England – Highly Specialised Services
[Confirmed]
Emyr Philips
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
[Proposed]
Prof. Mark Wilcox
National Specialty Advisor for Infection Prevention and Control & AMR Diagnostics - NHS England
[Confirmed]
Prof. Neil Gow
Professor – MRC Centre for Medical Mycology – University of Exeter
[Confirmed]
Conference Sponsors
