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Taking place on the 8 – 9 August at the University of Warwick, the AfPP Annual National Conference is one of the largest gatherings of perioperative professionals in the UK. The event brings together professionals from all areas of perioperative practice and promises a dynamic lineup of insightful keynote speakers, expert-led workshops, packed exhibitor areas, and interactive sessions designed to inspire, inform, and empower attendees.

Patient backlogs remain a significant challenge in the NHS, with over 7 million people still waiting for hospital treatment in England. Enhancing theatre productivity, embracing digital innovation, and streamlining perioperative pathways to reduce elective long waits and cancellations has never been more critical.

Amid ongoing workforce pressures and staff wellbeing concerns, effective leadership and fostering a resilient operating theatre workforce are central to improving retention and patient outcomes. Furthermore, as the NHS moves towards its Net Zero targets, operating departments must advance efforts to reduce waste, optimise energy efficiency, and lower carbon emissions  all while upholding the highest standards of surgical safety and care.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy’s Operating Theatres Show is gaining a reputation up and down the country as a must-attend event for surgeons, senior theatre practitioners and healthcare leaders across NHS Trusts, Foundation Trusts, and ICS services. Following the success of the first Northern-based show, The Operating Theatres Show is returning to Greater Manchester for the annual Northern-based programme in September 2025.

Join us at the Annual Operating Theatres Show 2025 to discover more about the future of operating theatres in the NHS. The event will explore the latest technology, efficiency improvements, and initiatives on how to work towards a greener future. You do not want to miss this opportunity to be a part of the transformation of operating theatres in the NHS.

This, the 16th annual conference, is a must-attend event for all in senior roles within Clinical Engineering. 

Don’t miss this world-leading Infection Prevention & Control Event!

Highlights Include:

• Inspiring scientific programme covering infection prevention and control in all aspects of care
• Conference themes:
  • Fundamentals of Care
  • IPC in Specialist Settings
  • IPC Risk in and from the Built Environment
  • Improving Quality through Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
  • Digital / AI Solutions
  • Sustainability
  • AMR
  • Organism/ site specific examples from practice
• National & international expert speakers
• Largest UK infection prevention exhibition
• Call for abstracts: Posters & oral presentations
• Networking opportunities
• Flexible registration packages
• Engaging social event

Full details and registration can be found online: https://ip2025conference.co.uk/

Key Dates

•              Abstract submissions close: 8 June 2025 (midnight)

•              Early bird registration closes: 5 August 2025 (midnight)

Theme: Mutate or Metamorphose

“Change,” as the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus wisely observed, “is the only constant in life.” In a world that seems to move faster with each passing year, the challenge of keeping pace can feel overwhelming. Yet, rather than resist change, we are invited to embrace it. The theme of this year’s study day reflects this journey: change can be unsettling and even uncomfortable, but it also holds the potential for transformation—emerging not as something to fear, but as something beautiful, like a butterfly from its chrysalis. Today, we explore how our approach to change can shape not only our personal growth but also the way we lead and support our teams through transition. Let this be a day of reflection, inspiration, and shared learning as we navigate the path of change together.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Registration is now open for the BAUN 2025 Annual Conference.

Celebrate 30 years of the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) this year at our conference in Edinburgh. Main conference takes place on the 17th and 18th of November 2025. In addition, our popular pre-conference workshops take place on Sunday 16th November. Across both days of the main conference there will be approximately 15 hours of formal education, for the purposes of CPD.

Important Deadline Dates

• Abstract submission closes: 18th August 2025
• Early bird registration closes: 23rd August 2025
• Award nominations close: 31st August 2025

Workshops – Sunday 16 November 2025

Join us for Pre-conference workshops for additional hands-on experience and updates which will be essential for your CPD portfolio and for revalidation.

This year's workshops are:

• Flexible Cystoscopy
• LATP Biopsy
• Essential Skills Workshop

The full programme for 17-18 November is available, keep an eye on the website for updates.

Awards

Nominate yourself or a colleague for an award this year.

Check out all the categories and criteria on the website.

Register to attend BAUN Annual Conference 2025 at: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/baun-2025/

Although we have changed our name from Conference to Congress this event will be of the same high standard and provides the opportunity for decontamination science staff and their industry colleagues to learn about the advances in both the decontamination process and the changes that are occurring to ensure that as a result of our role patient safety is improved.

The congress is suitable for all decontamination staff from technician to Decontamination Leads, endoscopy managers and nurses, microbiologists, infection prevention and control leads and nurses and decontamination engineers (AE(D))s and (CP (D))s.

The congress provides plenary sessions that will be delivered by industry experts across the range of decontamination issues including flexible endoscopy, allowing time for Q&A and the great panel debate where everyone will get involved. There is also the exhibition area which gives all delegates the opportunity to meet our leading industry companies in one place.

The 56^th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), Ultrasound 2025, will be held at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate between Tuesday, 9th December and Thursday, 11th December 2025.

The 2025 Scientific Organising Committee is delighted to bring you a programme with the theme of ‘Guiding Excellence – Nurturing the Next Generation’.

This 3-day conference will include lecture-based ultrasound education on: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Head and Neck, Professional Issues, Point of Care Ultrasound, Paediatrics, MSK, General Medicine, Medical Physics, Vascular ultrasound and more.

It will also include sessions that are hands-on practical training, including: MSK, Bowel, Doppler, Endometriosis, Head and Neck, Interventional, liver doppler and quality assurance.

There will be plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues, industry partners and expert professionals at the drinks reception and Winter Ball.

All crafted to educate, motivate, and empower delegates, there is something for everyone at Ultrasound 2025 – we look forward to welcoming you in December!