This year’s programme is packed with high-profile keynote lectures, including the Cottrell Lecture, Tina Bradley Lecture, and Ayliffe Lecture, alongside a forward-looking plenary exploring pandemic preparedness and lessons from COVID-19. Delegates will hear from nationally and internationally recognised speakers covering topics such as antimicrobial stewardship, CDI pathogenesis, decontamination science, water safety, AI and digital transformation in IPC, behavioural science, and safe healthcare environments.