External events

20 January 2026 - BIA Dilemmas Day on Critical Care infections

BIA Dilemmas Day on Critical Care infections

20 January 2026 | Manchester Conference Centre, UK

Join BIA on Tuesday 20 January at Manchester Conference Centre. The theme this year is critical care infections. Join BIA for a fantastic day of opportunities to discuss cases and hear lectures given by a range of experts within the field of critical care infections, as well as a chance to network and contribute to debate.

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A range of topics will be covered at the event including:

  • Metagenomics
  • Optimal dosing of antimicrobials in ITU
  • Water safe ICU
  • Climate change

A full programme will be available shortly here: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/2026biadilemmasday/programme

If you have any questions, please call the events team on 01506 292 042 or email events@fitwise.co.uk

25 February 2026 - IPS Sustainability SIG Webinar – Green surgery: reusable theatre hats and infection control

IPS Sustainability SIG Webinar – Green surgery: reusable theatre hats and infection control

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25 February 2026 |  Online

This webinar is free to attend for members of IPS, BIA and HIS.

Join us for a practical, evidence-led session on how reusable theatre hats and other circular-economy approaches can support greener, safer surgical practice.

The Green Surgery report outlines proven ways to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare without compromising patient safety. One key opportunity lies in reducing unnecessary single-use items in theatres. Despite longstanding concerns around infection risks, emerging evidence shows that reusable items – when implemented correctly – are both safe and environmentally beneficial.

With a focus on reusable theatre hats, this webinar brings together expert speakers to explore the evidence, address common concerns and provide practical tools for embedding sustainable practice within surgical settings.

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19-20 May 2026 - BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day

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BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day

19-20 May 2026 | BCEC, Birmingham

This two-day event will be held at the BCEC, Birmingham and is aimed at specialists and consultants in infection, as well as trainees, including microbiology, virology, clinical infectious diseases, public health, antimicrobial pharmacists, biomedical scientists and infection prevention and control practitioners.

HIS members are eligible to register at the member rate

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Topics include:

  • Lyme Disease
  • Neonatal Infections
  • Therapeutics in TB
  • Tropical Infections