The Infection Prevention Society’s Annual Conference, Infection Prevention 2024, is taking place at the ICC, Birmingham from the 23 -25 September.
This educational event features an innovative scientific programme led by international and national experts in infection prevention.
Infection prevention remains a top priority in health and social care and top experts will be presenting the latest research, guidance and best practice at Infection Prevention 2024. This year, the event features a three-day, inspiring scientific programme covering infection prevention in all aspects of care.
Lisa Butcher, IPS President, commented: "As always, the annual IPS conference promises to be a landmark occasion, uniting professionals, experts, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing the science and practice of infection prevention. This conference provides a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the exploration of innovative solutions to current challenges in infection control.
"IP 2024 will offer you the opportunity to explore the latest research and advancements, and will feature an impressive line-up of keynote speakers and experts, giving you the chance to learn from and interact with pioneers in the field, as well as gaining valuable insights into the latest developments and best practices. In the coming weeks, we will share more details about the conference programme, and how you can submit your abstracts to showcase your work.
"I encourage all members of the Infection Prevention Society, as well as colleagues who are passionate about advancing infection control, to mark their calendars and join us for what promises to be a transformative and enlightening event."
Delegates have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and IPC strategies through insightful sessions and workshops on combating healthcare-related infections — with an impressive 60 national and international expert speakers discussing the following key topics:
- Leadership
- Water
- Fundamentals of IPC
- Surgical site infection
- Estates & decontamination
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Sustainability
The keynote speakers at IP2024 include:
- Professor Jack Gilbert, who will open the conference with this year's Ayliffe Lecture, titled: "Precision Microbiome Medicine".
- Dr. Mark Garvey, who will deliver the Tina Bradley Lecture.
- Tracey Cooper, who deliver the Cottrell Lecture, titled: "Bouncing back - resilience in infection prevention and control".
Their specialised expertise and insights promise to make the sessions informative for all attendees. The cutting-edge scientific programme, featuring a myriad of sessions led by international experts in infection prevention, can be viewed at: https://ip2024conference.com/programme
Full details of how to register are available on the conference website: https://ip2024conference.com/
