# Event Details - **Event Name**: Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready for our Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners - a must-attend event for all ODP professionals!About this EventOn 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 AMMorning Coffee & Pastries with Registration🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMOpening Remarks & Practical Information Host: Michael Donnellon, President of the College of ODPsKeynote Launch Address Host: AHP NHSE🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:30 AMBeyond the Plan: NHS 10-Year Plan - Opportunities and Realities for ODPs🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMThe ODP-Led AI Surge: Next-Level Theatre 🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMConnection Break, Refreshments & Industry Demos🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMSustainability Without Compromise: Green ODPs That Deliver 🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMAnnual General MeetingHost: CODP Professional Council 🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PMLunch and Networking / Perioperative Innovation Sandbox - Industry & Academia 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMOdyssey of an ODP: Workforce Reform, New Roles, and Career Futures 🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PMOperation Synergy: Bridging Military and Civilian ODP Expertise 🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PMConnection Break, Refreshments & Industry Demos🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PMBeyond the Manikin: Pioneering the Future of Simulated Learning 🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PMDiversity, Equity, and Belonging: From Words to Action - Keynote closing round🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Remarks & Join Us for Drinks Host: Michael Donnellon, President of the College of ODPs🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMSip & Socialise Time - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/annual-conference-of-the-college-of-operating-department-practitioners/100001665512997209 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, meetups, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22, max: 85, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: B15 2RS - **lat**: 52.4552629 - **long**: -1.9277012 - **full address**: B15 2RS, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ca161783efa443796a638c170d153149482551f61087bcb815460d4535f2b639-rimg-w1200-h900-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1760614754 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners being held? - **A:** Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at B15 2RS, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners? - **A:** Ticket prices for Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners range from GBP 22 to GBP 85 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCODP Members AdmissionGBP 22AvailableCODP Learner Members AdmissionGBP 22AvailableCODP Associate Members AdmissionGBP 52AvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 85Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners? - **A:** Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners is organized by College of Operating Department Practitioners. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Annual Conference of the College of Operating Department Practitioners is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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