Operating Theatres Conference
Event Name: Operating Theatres Conference
Dates: 5th February
Location: AJ Bell Stadium, Manchester
Register: The Operating Theatres Conference 2026 | SPD | University of Salford
The 11th Annual Operating Theatres Conference is a premier event uniting surgical and theatre professionals from across the UK. This one-day conference is designed to provide cutting-edge insight, practical solutions, and peer networking opportunities aimed at enhancing theatre performance, patient outcomes, and sustainability in health services.
Key themes:
- NHS Net Zero - exploring pathways for theatres to reduce carbon footprints and align with national sustainability goals
- Human factors & theatre performance - optimising teamwork, communication, and safety culture
- High Intensity Theatre (HIT) lists - strategies for delivering complex surgical caseloads efficiently
- 3D surgical planning - leveraging advanced visualization techniques in theatre workflows
- Infection control & pressure care - best practices to minimise risks and safeguard patients
- Staff wellbeing & resilience - supporting mental health, recovery from critical incidents, and sustained performance
- Major incident response - how theatres can adapt under pressure and scale for critical demand
Throughout the day, attendees will benefit from exhibition networking, and the option to continue conversations at the Gala Dinner in the evening, an ideal setting for building connections across the sector.
Visit Bender where our experts will be showcasing the Merivaara Operating table, surgical light and Bender COMTRAXX® CP9 Theatre Control Panel.