The Infection Prevention Society, Central Sterilising Club, Association for Perioperative Practice, The College of Operating Department Practitioners and Solventum will be hosting the OneTogether UK Expert Conference 2026, dedicated to reducing the risk of surgical site infections, on the 12 March 2026 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham.
OneTogether is a partnership between the leading professional organisations IPS, CSC, Solventum, AfPP and CODP with an enhanced interest in the prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs). The mission is to promote and support the spread and adoption of best practice to prevent SSIs across the surgical patient pathway. By connecting interested professionals in surgery, infection prevention and key industry partners for the healthcare community, the ambition is to improve overall patient care.
OneTogether aims to:
- Raise the profile of surgical site infection
- Share a suite of resources to support quality improvement in surgical care, based on current guidance
- Engage healthcare professionals and institutions to make a difference at every level to reduce SSI and improve patient outcomes
- Share best practice across all specialties
- Leverage the strength and reach of professional associations, industry partners and online platforms to educate and engage
The OneTogether UK Expert Conference features a diverse and informative one-day programme, featuring top experts in the field of SSI. Sessions include:
- Fundamentals of Care in Theatre - Lindsay Keeley, Patient Safety & Quality Lead, The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)
- From checklist implementation to modern challenges in infection prevention and control - Julie Storr, Global Health Consultant, Director S3 Global
- C.Section SSIs Study - Michael Margo
- To Glove or not to Glove? - Jennie Wilson, Professor, University of West London
- QI and Behaviour Change - Graham Martin, Director of Research, THIS Institute, Cambridge University
- Kings Global Healthcare Partnership DRC SSI team (One Together 2025 award winners) SSI reduction in DRC using One Together - Adrian Jones
- Theatre Ventilation Update - Hilary Humphries
- The Bath Collaboration (One Together 2025 award winners) SSI reduction in C.Section - Rachel Greenwood
The OneTogether UK Expert Conference also hosts a number of industry leading companies in the field of infection prevention and control at the comprehensive company exhibition. Attendees of this year’s event can enjoy access to the exhibition during dedicated breaks to learn more about the latest science, technologies, advancements, and products that provide solutions to SSI challenges.
To find out more, visit: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/onetogether2026/
