Leading the Future of Sterile Services, Together

Thank you for attending, we look forward to seeing you again in 2027

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

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Free to Attend

No cost for NHS professionals

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7.5 CPD Points

Enhance your professional development

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Speakers

Learn from NHS & Decon leaders

Innovation

See the latest solutions in action

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Networking

Connect with senior decision-makers

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Free Lunch

Stay energised throughout the day

Conference Speakers

Beverley Parmenter

Decontamination, Quality and Resourcing Manager - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

John Prendergast

Principal Decontamination Engineer - NHS Wales

Charlotte Bloxham

Regional Manager - Endoscopy Decontamination & Therapeutics - PENTAX Medical

Rebecca Hartley

Sales Director - Partners for Endoscopy

Dr. Helen Griffiths

Advanced Clinical Endoscopist - Decontamination and VCJD advisor to the BSG and JAG Lead Nurse

Rob Warburton

Trust Decontamination Lead - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust & Director of Communication - Institute of Decontamination Sciences

Dr. Sanna Rimpiläinen

Head of Research and Skills - Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre

Soby Joseph

Sterile Services & Decontamination Manager - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Erik Lindner

Business Consultant - Nexus / IPS GmbH