Leading Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination Conference

Shielding Healthcare Through
Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination

The UK's premier summit dedicated to infection prevention, sterilization and decontamination excellence — built by practitioners, for practitioners.

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9–10 September 2026
London, UK
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Event Overview

BioShield 2026 Summit

BioShield 2026 is a premier two-day international forum dedicated to advancing best practices, innovation, and strategic leadership in infection control, sterilization, and decontamination within healthcare settings. Conceptualised and produced by Convolign Business Consulting — a global B2B conference organiser delivering high-impact healthcare forums across Europe. Learn more about the summit →

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

Tackling the £1B+ annual NHS burden of HAIs through evidence-based prevention programmes, surveillance tools, and real-world case studies from leading UK Trusts.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Integrating IPC and antimicrobial stewardship strategies to combat the growing threat of drug-resistant organisms across acute and community care settings.

CSSD & Sterile Services Excellence

Deep-dive into CSSD/SSD operations, endoscope reprocessing, low-temperature sterilization, traceability, and sustainability in decontamination workflows.

Technology & Digital Innovation

Exploring automation, AI-powered surveillance, digital traceability systems, and next-generation disinfection technologies reshaping infection prevention.

Environmental Hygiene & Built Environment

The role of air, water, surfaces, and facility design in infection transmission — and how smart environmental strategies reduce clinical risk.

Sustainability in Sterilization

Balancing safety, cost, and the NHS Net Zero agenda — practical frameworks for reducing the environmental footprint of decontamination operations.

Who Should Attend

The right people in the room

BioShield 2026 brings together the senior professionals who lead infection prevention and sterile services strategy across the UK and Europe.

IPC Leads & Practitioners

Infection Prevention & Control nurses, doctors, and department heads from NHS and private healthcare

CSSD / SSD Managers

Decontamination and sterile services leaders responsible for CSSD operations, compliance, and quality

Microbiologists & Specialists

Clinical microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, and diagnostic lab leaders

Theatre & Endoscopy Managers

Clinical services managers overseeing surgical, endoscopy, and perioperative decontamination workflows

Biomedical & Decon Engineers

Engineers responsible for decontamination equipment, maintenance, and built environment safety

Quality, Risk & Patient Safety

Hospital quality directors, risk managers, and patient safety leads with IPC accountability

Hospital Administrators

Healthcare executives and directors responsible for IPC strategy, investment, and governance

Solution Providers

Medical device, sterilization, and disinfection companies seeking to connect with procurement decision-makers

Regulators & Academics

Policymakers, UKHSA representatives, academic researchers, and NHS England advisors

Why Attend

Five reasons to be in the room

01

Only UK summit combining IPC & CSSD

The only event dedicated to both infection prevention and sterile services — no dilution, no noise.

02

Practitioner-led, evidence-based content

Every session curated by clinical experts. Vendor-neutral. Agenda-first. Real-world applicability guaranteed.

03

Network with 120+ senior peers

Connect with IPC Leads, CSSD Managers, and NHS Directors shaping infection control strategy.

04

Stay ahead of regulatory change

HTM standards, NHS Net Zero, EU MDR — expert-led regulatory sessions keep you ahead of the curve.

05

Earn CPD & take action immediately

Accredited CPD sessions and case studies you can implement the week you return to your organisation.

Expert Speaker Panel

Speakers for BioShield 2026

BioShield 2026 is bringing together 25+ world-class speakers from infection prevention, sterile services, clinical microbiology, and healthcare leadership.

Dina Budacan

Dina Budacan

CSSD Operational Manager & Decontamination Lead

UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic
Trevor Duffy

Trevor Duffy

Decontamination Lead & CSSD Manager

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Ursula Morby

Ursula Morby

Group Decontamination Lead

University Hospital Limerick, HSE Mid-West.
Jack Walters

Jack Walters

Director of Governance

Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Gerard Colleran

Gerard Colleran

Senior Lecturer

Technological University Dublin
Joost Hopman

Joost Hopman

Chair of Department Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control

UMCG
Chinua Onyebuchi

Chinua Onyebuchi

Specialty doctor

NHS England

Speaker programme curated by Convolign Business Consulting · Enquire about speaking opportunities →

Conference Programme

Agenda at a Glance

Two intensive days — Day 1 focused on infection prevention and control, Day 2 on sterilization, decontamination, and reprocessing excellence.

Infection Prevention, Control & Risk Mitigation in Healthcare
08:15
Registration & Networking Welcome coffee and delegate registration
08:55
Opening Remarks by the Chairperson
09:00
Keynote: Reimagining Infection Prevention in Modern Healthcare Systems Evolving IPC challenges · Aligning IPC with patient safety and quality outcomes
09:30
Strengthening Hospital-Wide Infection Prevention Programmes Governance, accountability, and culture · Measuring impact and outcomes
10:00
Surveillance, Data & Early Detection of Healthcare-Associated Infections Digital surveillance tools · Translating data into action
10:30
Morning Refreshments & Networking Break
11:15
Environmental Hygiene & the Built Environment Role of air, water, and surfaces in infection transmission · Designing safer clinical spaces
11:45
Managing Outbreaks in Acute and Specialised Care Settings Lessons learned from recent outbreaks · Preparedness and rapid response strategies
12:15
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Its Intersection with Infection Control AMR trends and risks · Integrating stewardship and IPC efforts
12:45
Networking Lunch
13:45
Infection Prevention in High-Risk Areas: ICU, OR & Endoscopy Risk points and mitigation strategies across critical clinical environments
14:15
Human Factors, Training & Workforce Competency in IPC Education models and continuous improvement frameworks
14:45
Technology-Enabled Infection Prevention Automation, monitoring, and digital tools transforming IPC practice
15:15
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break
16:00
Panel Discussion: Building Resilient Infection Control Programmes Leadership perspectives and future readiness
16:30
Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Sterilization, Decontamination & Reprocessing Excellence
08:15
Registration & Networking
08:55
Opening Remarks by the Chairperson
09:00
Keynote: The Future of Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Emerging risks and innovations · Regulatory and operational perspectives
09:30
Optimising CSSD/SSD Operations for Safety and Efficiency Workflow design and performance metrics
10:00
Endoscope Reprocessing: Challenges, Risks & Best Practices Preventing contamination and outbreaks
10:30
Morning Refreshments & Networking Break
11:15
Low-Temperature Sterilization & Advanced Disinfection Technologies Applications, limitations, and clinical validation
11:45
Traceability, Validation & Quality Assurance in Reprocessing Ensuring compliance and audit readiness
12:15
Engineering, Maintenance & the Role of the Built Environment Supporting safe and effective decontamination
12:45
Networking Lunch
13:45
Risk Management When Things Go Wrong Incident management and root cause analysis
14:15
Sustainability in Sterilization & Decontamination Balancing safety, cost, and environmental impact
14:45
Chairperson's Closing Remarks & End of Conference
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Market Opportunity

The Global IPC & CSSD Market

The infection prevention and sterile services landscape represents one of the fastest-growing segments in UK and global healthcare.

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UK Hospital Sterilization Market

Annual market size, growing with NHS capital investment in CSSD infrastructure and HTM compliance upgrades

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HAI Cases Per Year in Europe

Healthcare-associated infections affect millions annually, costing European health systems billions in treatment costs

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Global IPC Market (2025)

Growing at 8.2% CAGR, driven by regulatory compliance requirements, AMR awareness, and post-pandemic IPC investment

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Global Sterilization Market

Growing at 6.5% CAGR as hospitals modernise CSSD departments and adopt advanced low-temperature sterilization technologies

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EU CSSD Capital Investment

Planned capital expenditure across European hospital systems on decontamination infrastructure and digitisation

Top 10

WHO Global Threat: AMR

Antimicrobial resistance listed as a top 10 global public health threat — driving urgent IPC and stewardship investment

Co-Located Event

Attend alongside FutureDx Summit 2026

CO-LOCATED  ·  SAME VENUE  ·  SAME DATES

FutureDx Summit 2026

FutureDx Summit 2026 is a premier international conference focused on infectious diseases and molecular diagnostics — running alongside BioShield 2026 at the same London venue. BioShield delegates can access select FutureDx sessions, expanding exposure to diagnostics innovation, AMR detection technologies, and public health strategy.

Date 9–10 September 2026
Location London, UK
Focus Infectious Disease Diagnostics
Organiser Convolign Business Consulting

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Venue

London, UK

Central London · Full details shared on registration

BioShield 2026 takes place at a premier central London venue — accessible by underground, rail, and all major London airports. Preferred hotel rates at nearby accommodation provided to all registered delegates and sponsors.

9–10 September 2026 Registration from 08:15
Central London Tube, rail & airport access
Hotel Rates Shared on registration
Format In-person · 2 days
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