About this Event
On Friday, 8th May 2026, in Birmingham, the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) will welcome ODPs, learners, educators, leaders, and allies from around the globe for a day that is as much about belonging as it is about learning. This is our first independent annual conference since re-establishing ourselves as a standalone professional body, a milestone shaped by the voices, resilience, and ambition of our community.
This year’s theme, People, Planet & Progress, reflects what matters most to us as a profession: the people we care for and work alongside, the responsibility we share for a sustainable future, and the progress we are determined to make together.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning Coffee & Pastries with Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Opening Remarks & Practical Information
Host: Michael Donnellon, President of the College of ODPs
Keynote Launch Address
Host: AHP NHSE
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Beyond the Plan: NHS 10-Year Plan - Opportunities and Realities for ODPs
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The ODP-Led AI Surge: Next-Level Theatre
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Connection Break, Refreshments & Industry Demos
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sustainability Without Compromise: Green ODPs That Deliver
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Annual General Meeting
Host: CODP Professional Council
🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch and Networking / Perioperative Innovation Sandbox - Industry & Academia
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Odyssey of an ODP: Workforce Reform, New Roles, and Career Futures
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Operation Synergy: Bridging Military and Civilian ODP Expertise
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Connection Break, Refreshments & Industry Demos
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Beyond the Manikin: Pioneering the Future of Simulated Learning
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Diversity, Equity, and Belonging: From Words to Action - Keynote closing round
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Join Us for Drinks
Host: Michael Donnellon, President of the College of ODPs
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sip & Socialise Time
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
B15 2RS, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 22.00 to GBP 85.00
