The UK’s Leading Infection Prevention & Control Conference

Identify. Protect. Contain.

Where healthcare professionals meet the IPC challenge with action and innovation.

Conference Overview

The UK’s leading event for infection prevention, sepsis awareness, and IPC within mental health settings is back!

Join hundreds of healthcare professionals, from microbiologists to IPC leads, for two days of expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge research.

Earn 14 CPD points, connect with top industry voices, and discover the latest innovations in infection control. With free registration, access to educational content, and a chance to network over coffee, this is the IPC event of the year.

Three Tracks. Two Days.

Infection Prevention and Control

The backbone of patient safety. This track covers essential IPC strategies, antimicrobial resistance, outbreak management, and policy updates. Learn from leading experts how to strengthen infection prevention measures across healthcare settings, ensuring compliance and patient safety.

Let’s Talk Sepsis

Sepsis is a medical emergency—and time is everything. This track focuses on early detection, rapid intervention, and effective treatment strategies. Gain practical insights into sepsis screening, antibiotic stewardship, and post-sepsis care to help improve survival rates and patient outcomes.

IPC in Mental Health

Infection control in mental health environments comes with unique challenges—from managing patient behaviours to maintaining hygiene in non-clinical settings. This track explores practical IPC solutions tailored for mental health wards, community care, and secure units.

Some of our Speakers

Dr. Kieran Hand

AMR National Clinical Lead for Pharmacy & Prescribing - NHS England
(Confirmed)

Tony Avery

National Clinical Director for Prescribing - NHS England - GP and Professor of Primary Health Care - University of Nottingham
(Confirmed)

Rose Gallagher MBE

Professional Lead Sustainability – Royal College of Nursing
(Invited)

Dr. Jon Otter

Director of IPC & Consultant Clinical Scientist- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
(Confirmed)

Dr. Lisa Stevens

Head of Pathogen Diagnostics Assurance Group - Senior Scientific Advisor – UKHSA
(Confirmed)

Check Out Our Previous 2024 Edition