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]
Ruth Dando
Head of Nursing Theatres – Critical Care and Anaesthetics – Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust
[Confirmed]
Prof. Neil Gow
Professor – MRC Centre for Medical Mycology – University of Exeter
[Confirmed]
Dr. Kavita Sethi
Consultant Microbiologist - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
[Confirmed]
David Renard
Sustainable Medical Practices Advisor - édecins Sans Frontières - Doctors Without Borders
[Confirmed]
Prof. Mark Wilcox
National Clinical Director for Infection Prevention and Control & AMR Diagnostics - NHS England
[Confirmed]
Dr. Tom Hellyer
Clinical Senior Lecturer - Honorary Consultant - Critical Care Medicine - Newcastle University
[Confirmed]
Tracey Doolan
Infection prevention and Control Nurse - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
[Confirmed]
Ashley Flores
Director of Infection Prevention & Control - King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
[Confirmed]
Claire Davies
Clinical Therapy Manager (RN) – B. Braun Medical
[Confirmed]
Marie-Claire Hoyle
High Consequence Infectious Diseases Networks Coordinator – NHS England – Highly Specialised Services
[Confirmed]
Hilary Humphreys
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Microbiology & Senior Clinical Educator - Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
[Confirmed]
Jennifer Collins
Lecturer - School of Health & life Sciences - University of the West of Scotland
[Confirmed]
Phil Hazeldine
Clinical Therapy Manager (RN) – B. Braun Medical
[Confirmed]
Maj Murphy
Senior Nursing Officer – 16 Medical Regimen
[Confirmed]
Dr. Charlotte Jones
Primary Care Clinical Lead for IPC, Reducing HCAI and Antimicrobial Stewardship - Uplands Surgery
[Confirmed]
Susan Bowler
Antimicrobial Stewardship Team – Infection - Nottingham University NHS Trust
[Confirmed]
Dr. Emma Baldock
Consultant Microbiologist – Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
[Confirmed]
Prof. Iain Buchan
W.H. Duncan Professor of Public Health Systems, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Innovation - University of Liverpool
[Confirmed]
Prof. Trish Greenhalgh
Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences – University of Oxford
[Confirmed]
Nick Burns-Cox
Consultant Surgeon – Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
[Confirmed]
Conference Sponsors
