Leading the Future of Sterile Services, Together
Wednesday 29th April 2026 | National Conference Centre, Birmingham
Uniting Professionals, Advancing Practice
Now in its latest edition, the Decontamination & Sterilisation Conference 2026 brings together frontline experts, NHS leaders and innovators shaping the future of sterile services. With a focus on real-world practice, regulatory insight and emerging technology, the programme offers practical takeaways for teams working across decontamination, infection control, and clinical science.
A Room Full of Decision-Makers
DAS 2026 brings together professionals from across the UK and beyond, working at every level of Decontamination & Sterilisation — from frontline staff to national leaders.
Sterile Services
- Sterile Services Managers
- Sterile Services Technicians
- Decontamination Leads
- Endoscopy Decontamination
Clinical & Scientific
Clinical Scientists
Biomedical Scientists
IPC Specialists
Microbiology Specialists
Leadership & Quality
Quality Assurance Managers (SSU)
Training & Development Managers (SSU)
Heads of Sterile Services / Decontamination
Innovation & Structure
Digital Transformation Leads (SSU)
Equipment Maintenance Engineers
Facilities & Estates Managers (Decontamination)
Why Attend?
We understand the pressure you’re under — limited time, stretched budgets, evolving threats. DAS 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
- SSD’s 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 & Decon leaders
Innovation
See the latest solutions in action
Networking
Connect with senior decision-makers
Free Lunch
Stay energised throughout the day
Conference Speakers
Dr. Tom Clutton-Brock
Clinical Director - Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC) - University of Birmingham
[Proposed]
Dr. Helen Griffiths
Advanced Clinical Endoscopist - Decontamination and VCJD advisor to the BSG and JAG Lead Nurse
[Proposed]
Prof. Liam Grover
Head of Biomaterials Research - Healthcare Technologies Institute
[Proposed]
Dr. Sulisti Holmes
Head of Decontamination and Incident Reporting Investigation Centre - NHS Scotland Assure
[Invited]
Dr. Michael Weinbren
Specialist Advisor in Microbiology - New Hospitals Programme - NHS England
[Proposed]
Prof. Rob Short
Director of the Material Science Institute - Lancaster University
[Proposed]
Haris Shuaib
Consultant Clinical Scientist - Head of Clinical Scientific Computing - Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
[Proposed]
Tim Reilly
Deputy Head of Data Science - University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
[Proposed]
Gemma Thomas
Director of Strategic Programme Delivery - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
[Proposed]
Dr. Kate Grailey
Director of People and OD - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
[Proposed]
Conference Sponsors
