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
John Prendergast
Principal Decontamination Engineer – NHS Wales
[Confirmed]
Dean Burand
Director of Governance & Vice Chair – IDSc
[Confirmed]
Lisa Farrell
Deep Tech Growth Programme Lead – Scottish Enterprise and Business Development Executive – The National Robotarium
[Invited]
Dr. Helen Griffiths
Advanced Clinical Endoscopist – Decontamination and VCJD advisor to the BSG and JAG Lead Nurse
[Confirmed]
Haris Shuaib
Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Clinical Scientific Computing – Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
[Invited]
Dr. Sanna Rimpilainen
Head of Research and Skills – Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre – University of Strathclyde & Talent Ambassador – Scottish Enterprise
[Confirmed]
Rob Warburton
Trust Decontamination Lead – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
[Confirmed]
Debbie Butler
Senior General Manager – Theatres, Anaesthetics and Decontamination – NHS Humber Health Partnerships – Hull University teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
[Confirmed]
Conference Sponsors
