28-29 September 2026 | Royal Armouries, Leeds
This two-day event at Infection Prevention 2026 will be held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, where leading experts, frontline practitioners, researchers and innovators come together to shape the future of infection prevention and control.
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.
Across six themed content streams, the conference offers a rich mix of:
From real-world IPC solutions and outbreak case studies to emerging technologies and compassionate care, the programme balances practical learning with strategic insight.
Whether you work in acute care, community settings, research, education, estates, or policy, Infection Prevention 2026 provides the knowledge, connections and inspiration to support your practice and influence change.
HIS members get a discounted rate: