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to the venue, the rooms will be set up with a range of activities to cater for everyone’s preferences.
l Tickets are free for all conference attendees, and the evening includes a welcome drink from 7.00pm followed by ‘bandeoke’, shuffle boards and a quiz until late.
l Please select your ticket when you register for the conference. Please note that these are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Conference dinner & awards This year’s Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 24 September at the BCEC located in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre, a 15-minute walk from the Conference Centre. l The evening provides an opportunity for the conference attendees to enjoy quality food and entertainment, while networking with like-minded professionals and industry partners.
l Tickets are £50 per person, and the evening includes a welcome reception at 7.00pm followed by a three-course dinner and DJ.
l The dress code is “Black tie”, but if you don’t have a tux or a long dress any smart outfit is perfectly acceptable.
Find out more at: https://ip2024conference. com/social-events
Delegate feedback Last year, the event proved to be extremely popular and provided a valuable opportunity for delegates, which was reflected in the positive
feedback: l 93% of delegates rated the sessions as Good / Excellent
l 93% of delegates rated their overall conference experience as Good / Excellent
l 92% of delegates rated the posters as Good / Excellent
l 90% of delegates rated the programme as Good / Excellent
Some of the comments received included: “Such thought-provoking sessions, which were not only informative, but incredibly well delivered”; “Good mix of topics, quality of speakers and lengths of time”; “Brilliant programme with a range of speakers, topics, and activities”; “All of the sessions were well delivered and well presented.” Building on this positive feedback, this year’s event promises to raise the bar
even higher. Full details of how to register are available on the conference website: https://
ip2024conference.com/
Exhibition and sponsorship The IPS annual conference also showcases the latest innovations and services aimed at combating healthcare-associated infection, with an exhibition featuring around 70 companies. Attendees enjoy exclusive exhibition hours each day to learn about new science, technologies, advances, and products that provide solutions to infection prevention challenges and strengthen infection prevention programmes. Find out who is exhibiting at this year’s event at: https://ip2024conference. com/exhibitors Some of the exciting innovations and services on show at IP2024 are highlighted in the following exhibition preview.
The venue
The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, England, is a top-tier conference venue owned and operated by the NEC Group. Adjacent to Centenary Square, it integrates Symphony Hall and overlooks Birmingham’s picturesque canals. Located near the lively Westside area and Brindleyplace, the ICC is in close proximity to the NEC Group-managed Arena Birmingham to the west. This strategically located venue, coupled
About the Infection Prevention Society
The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) represents 2,300 members working in the field of infection prevention and control, and plays a key role in helping to protect the public.
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Its vision is to be a leading influence on IPC practice at a local, national and international level by 2024. For more information visit:
www.ips.uk.net
with unparalleled transport connectivity, ensures that your journey to the ICC is efficient and comfortable. Situated within a four-hour drive time for 90% of the UK, this central location provides the flexibility for visitors to choose between traveling home post-event or staying overnight in Birmingham for added convenience.
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