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The event enables suppliers to engage simultaneously with theatre, decontamination and procurement leads, reflecting how decisions are made in practice and supporting more informed dialogue on implementation and value.
Exhibition: innovation at the centre of the day The conference includes a dedicated exhibition showcasing technologies, systems and solutions supporting perioperative and decontamination services. With historically high exhibitor uptake and excellent venue layout for visibility, suppliers value NPAG’s ability to connect them directly with decisionmakers. Delegates benefit from hands-on opportunities to explore emerging tools, ask questions and understand how new products integrate with both theatre and decontamination workflows.
Who attends The event typically attracts 80-90 delegates from NHS and independent organisations, including: l Theatre Managers l Decontamination & Sterile Services Leads l Infection Prevention & Control Specialists l Procurement & Supply Chain Managers l Clinical Engineers l Systems and operational leads across perioperative care
Venue & logistics The Radisson Blu Hotel at Stansted Airport offers excellent accessibility and a layout
that naturally supports strong flow between exhibition areas, networking spaces and the main theatre. The venue’s configuration has consistently contributed to high satisfaction among delegates and exhibitors
Conclusion The NPAG Theatres & Decontamination Conference 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for NHS services. As surgical activity grows, technologies evolve and standards tighten, the relationship between theatres and decontamination is more critical than ever. By uniting both services in one national forum, the only event of its kind, NPAG provides a platform for learning, shared problem solving and practical action. This conference offers more than education: it delivers the cross- service collaboration essential to safe, efficient and future-ready surgical care. Delegate feedback is extremely positive – based on 90% positive learning ratings from survey respondents. As one attendee commented: “NPAG’s Theatres &
Decontamination Conference consistently supports my professional development, offering new learning and practical insights I can take straight back to my Trust.”
Registration and information Email:
info@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk Web:
https://www.npag.org.uk/theatres-and- decontamination-conference-2026
About NPAG
The National Performance Advisory Group (NPAG) supports NHS and public sector managers in the continuous improvement of their services through Best Value Groups, Conferences, Training Workshops and Networking. The organisation is a trading division of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, and reinvests its profits into frontline services to support NHS innovations and patient experiences.
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