Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners

Get ready for our Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners - a must-attend event for all ODP professionals!

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

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