# Event Details - **Event Name**: Birmingham Regional Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:45 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; advance your practice, earn CPD, build networks.About this EventThe AfPP Regional Conference in Birmingham on Saturday 25 April 2026 brings high-quality, accessible education directly to perioperative teams, offering evidence-based sessions aligned with national standards, specialist exhibitors, and opportunities to build connections with peers. Delegates can earn 5 CPD hours.In today’s healthcare landscape, the demands placed on perioperative teams are greater than ever - whether it’s adopting innovative surgical technologies, championing patient safety, or fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, your role is critical to delivering optimal outcomes for patients.This conference is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to continue excelling in your practice.Join us to advance your practice, earn CPD, and build lasting connections. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/58273bd0-f0d2-11f0-b0af-739c040bf308-rimg-w792-h740-dc2e2d31-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/584b65a0-f0d2-11f0-bb50-63c7d2db19a9-rimg-w1063-h740-dc020105-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/587079d0-f0d2-11f0-bb50-63c7d2db19a9-rimg-w987-h740-dc767a7e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5895b510-f0d2-11f0-bb50-63c7d2db19a9-rimg-w671-h740-dc171615-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/58b68380-f0d2-11f0-bc93-2b7e9f643002-rimg-w1200-h633-dc73665f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/58de2fc0-f0d2-11f0-bc93-2b7e9f643002-rimg-w776-h740-dc2d3033-gmir.jpg EXHIBITORS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/58ffe890-f0d2-11f0-b0af-739c040bf308-rimg-w740-h740-dc0060ad-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5918eed0-f0d2-11f0-b0af-739c040bf308-rimg-w1200-h198-dc000000-gmir.png Disclaimer: please note that all timings, topics, sessions and speakers are subject to change. We reserve the right at any point in time to alter the aforementioned.Agenda🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:20 AMRegistration, Tea/Coffee and Exhibition Viewing 🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:30 AMWelcome and Introduction Host: Event Chair🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:25 AMSession 1: Careers in Research - A Nursing PerspectiveHost: Dr Shellie RadfordInfo: This session explores career pathways in research from a nursing perspective. It will outline the range of roles available to nurses and allied healthcare professionals across the research landscape, with a particular focus on the differences between research delivery roles and research-focused careers. The session will highlight the skills required, opportunities for progression, and the unique contribution nurses and AHPs make to high-quality research. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how clinical experience can be applied within research settings and the potential career routes available. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand the range of research career pathways available and routes into research. 2. Distinguish between research delivery roles and research-focused careers. 3. Recognise the skills, training and opportunities that are available to make first steps to including research in your career. 🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:45 AMSpeed Education Session🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMTea/Coffee, Networking and Exhibition Viewing 🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:10 PMSession 2: Beware of absent end tidal carbon dioxideHost: Prof Cyprian Mendonca - Anaesthetist ProfessorInfo: This session explores the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) during sedation and anaesthesia. It covers what EtCO₂ is, how it is monitored, and lessons from critical incidents where misinterpretation led to harm. Key topics include waveform capnography for airway management, confirming tracheal tube placement, and preventing unrecognised oesophageal intubation. Strategies such as two-person checks, videolaryngoscopy, and fibreoptic confirmation are highlighted. Sustained EtCO₂ indicates ventilation; its absence demands immediate action. Team involvement and adherence to these practices are vital for patient safety. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.To understand the value of monitoring end tidal carbon dioxide during anaesthesia and sedation 2. To understand human factor elements involved in cases that led to unrecognised oesophageal intubations and death 3. To correctly recognise capnography trace on the monitor and raise concerns when in doubt🕑: 12:05 PM - 01:00 PMSession 3: FONA - Be PreparedHost: Rohit Mittal - Consultant Anaesthetist🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMLunch, Networking and Exhibition Viewing 🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMSession 4: Robotics - Developments, Implementation and Challenges🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMTea/Coffee, Short Refreshment Break 🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMSession 5: Improving regular equipment training within our NHS using QR codesHost: Carlos Yuen🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PMRe-cap & Reviewing, Closing Remarks, Questions and EvaluationsHost: Event Chair - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bickenhill/birmingham-regional-conference/100001977021651981 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, exhibitions, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbirmingham-regional-conference-tickets-1977021651981 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 26.84, max: 58.46, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bickenhill - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The National Conference Centre - **lat**: 52.44424420000001 - **long**: -1.7066342 - **full address**: The National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) (https://allevents.in/org/the-association-for-perioperative-practice-afpp/20580505) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d540942af6832289762a7571e5995909c200a60a57d86454f9f74ff6b755d066-rimg-w1200-h600-dc28295b-gmir.jpg?v=1768344670 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/24548b72166f7a5585aca9cfb79bc77028d3473fb2028c2b474c606010dad49c-rimg-w400-h400-dc142e47-gmir.jpg?v=1768344670 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:45 am (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 26.84 up to 58.46 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, conferences, exhibitions, workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Birmingham Regional Conference ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Birmingham Regional Conference", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d540942af6832289762a7571e5995909c200a60a57d86454f9f74ff6b755d066-rimg-w1200-h600-dc28295b-gmir.jpg?v=1768344670", "startDate": "2026-04-25T08:45:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-25T16:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bickenhill/birmingham-regional-conference/100001977021651981", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The National Conference Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Coventry Road", "postalCode": "B92 0EJ", "addressLocality": "Bickenhill", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.44424420000001", "longitude": "-1.7066342" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; advance your practice, earn CPD, build networks.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-13", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-25T16:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-13", "lowPrice": "26.84", "highPrice": "58.46", "price": "26.84", "url": "https://allevents.in/bickenhill/birmingham-regional-conference/100001977021651981" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/bickenhill/birmingham-regional-conference/100001977021651981", "price": "26.84", "name": "Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/bickenhill/birmingham-regional-conference/100001977021651981", "price": "58.46", "name": "Non Member" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-association-for-perioperative-practice-afpp/20580505" } ] } ] ```